UNICEF National Individual Consultant – Photographer - Tamale - Jobs in Ghana

UNICEF National Individual Consultant – Photographer - Tamale - Jobs in Ghana

UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children.

To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

Photography plays a crucial role in UNICEF's work. UNICEF Ghana uses powerful images to support as well as complement its visibility efforts, these photos are used in publications, annual reports, and donor reports, and on social media platforms.

The photos are also shared with other UNICEF offices around the world.

Required is the service of a local photographer to support the programmatic and advocacy work of UNICEF in the five northern regions of Ghana.

Responsibilities

  • Consultant to produce and deliver high-resolution photographs to illustrate UNICEF's impact Northern Regions.
  • The objective of the consultancy is to provide photographic evidence of UNICEF field activities in the five northern regions.
  • Consultant is required to undertake at least 6 field visits in the year with UNICEF staff in the northern regions to document the impact of UNICEF's programmatic work in the areas of water, sanitation and hygiene; health and nutrition, education, child protection and policy and evidence.
  • Consultant would work according to brief outlined by specific programme or communication specialist
    / officer and would support high-profile field visits.
  • The experience in managing high level dignitaries and officials is a bonus.
  • The task requires accuracy, patience, ability to travel and work alongside others in difficult terrain and unpredictable circumstances.

    Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in communication photography or related field of study
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in taking high-quality photographs
  • Experience of documenting photographs in northern regions of Ghana an advantage.
  • Experience of documenting high-profile officials and demonstrating experience in diplomacy, and discretion an advantage, as well as ability to take excellent photographs and work calmly in sometimes unpredictable circumstances.
  • Experience of working with UN agencies
    Fluent in English and in Dagbanli, Dagaare and / or Guruni "local languages" in northern Ghana.
  • Ability to communicate with children, people in rural communities and local authorities an advantage

    How to Apply
  • Interested candidates should apply on-line to the link provided and indicate their professional fees in Ghana Cedis per day.
  • In addition to the CV/Resume, candidates should attach sample photos and a two-page note on a similar work done in the past (this is a very important requirement).
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 29th June 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; UNICEF National Individual Consultant – Photographer - Tamale - Jobs in Ghana

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