slichim Global
An informative interface for The Jewish Agency's Emissaries worldwide
Overview
Role: Product Manager & UX Specialist
Timeline: 2025 (in progress)
Collaboration: Jewish Agency for Israel
Type: Internal tool for organizational use
Context & goal
Jewish Agency emissaries (“Shlichim”) deployed worldwide lacked a centralized, mobile-friendly tool to access essential resources, speaker contacts, and peer connections. Existing platforms were fragmented and not optimized for on-the-go use.
Goal: Create a lightweight, mobile-first app that functions as a global directory and knowledge hub, helping shlichim quickly find information, stay updated, and strengthen community connections.
Process & contributions
Research: Conducted stakeholder interviews with shlichim, program managers, and regional directors
Pain points identified:
Difficulty finding relevant contacts by region/topic
Lack of centralized, mobile-optimized resources
Missed opportunities for peer support and shared learning
Benchmarking: explored NGO knowledge-sharing apps & internal directory tools
Personas:
Shaliach (needs quick access to materials & peer support)
Admin (needs visibility & manage entries)
The solution
The solution
Designed information architecture: Directory → Resources → Updates → Community
Created user flows for key tasks: finding a speaker, accessing country info, receiving notifications
Lo-fi wireframes → tested with 8 shlichim → iterated for clarity and speed
Built hi-fi mockups emphasizing clean, mobile-first UI and dark-mode accessibility
Mobile app providing:
Directory: search & filter by region, expertise, and availability
Knowledge hub: curated resources (policies, training docs, cultural guides)
Notifications: updates from HQ, reminders, urgent alerts
Community features: birthdays, shared events, optional peer stories
High fidelity screens