Aridland Development Programme Photographer Jobs in Uganda

Aridland Development Programme Photographer Jobs in Uganda


  • Aridland Development Programme (ADP) is a Community based Christian Organization founded in 2004 and acquired the status of an NGO in April 2008.

  • ADP is registered to cover the whole of Uganda, but due to the current level of funding, it has currently consolidated interventions in the districts of Karamoja region in its community development programmes.

  • Aridland Development programme with support funding from USAID is currently implementing USAID flagship of resilience project “Integrated Community Agriculture and Nutrition Activities (ICAN) in Kaabong in the sub counties of Loyoro, Sidok and Lolelia with the sole purpose of enhancing the resilience of the vulnerable households, stabilizing their access to and consumption of a diverse and nutritious diet, and increasing social capital by reinforcing relationships between local governance systems and the communities they serve.

  • Aridland Development Programme (ADP) now seeks to hire and engage a professional photographer on a short term basis for a period of six (6) months to support implementation of USAID ICAN activities in Kaabong.

    Duties and Responsibilities

  • Taking photos and video clips at field level and different ICAN events: This include taking quality photos as requested. The requested should describe the kind of pictures needed. If possible the requester must give the example of pictures from the internet. The pictures include group meetings, dialogues, field activities, interventions in action.

  • Editing photos on request, creating album

  • Captioning photos

  • Producing and editing short video stories on request

  • Administering consent forms with support from SBCC leads

  • Mentoring/ training staff in photography

  • Covering for photographers in other regions when necessary

    Minimum Requirements/Skills

  • Professional certificate in photography and
    minimum of 1-year experience in taking photos for reputable organizations.

  • Photography/ able to take action pictures

  • Ability to use photo editing software such as Photo-shop and other related soft wares

  • Understanding the concept of consent, ethics and respecting dignity of subjects

  • Basic writing skills and ability to give captivating captions

  • Creativity, an eye for detail

  • Basic understanding of NGOs/USAID work

  • A flair for stories

  • Flexibility and ability to always be on call

  • Skills in capacity building

  • Ability to speak fluently in Ngakarimojong is a must

    How to Apply

  • Interested applicants should submit a Cover letter indicating your payment terms, CV, Academic documents, National ID, previous or current work contracts- combined as one PDF. Please email your applications to adparidland@yahoo.com with a reference’’ Photographer Aridland Development Programme- ICAN’’ Or hand delivered applications addressed to The Finance and Administration Manager, Aridland Development Programme,
    P. O. Box 12, Abim. Or to any of our field offices in Kotido or Kaabong

  • Please note that only shortlisted candidates who meets the requirements will be contacted.

  • Aridland Development Programme is an equal opportunity employer and female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

  • The deadline for submission of applications is November, 10th 2020.

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