Background
UN Women in Albania is seeking to hire a professional photographer for 10 months, March 2016 – December 2016 up to 45 working days, travel maight be requred as well. Photos will be used to engage the different audiences we are trying to reach, from civil society to governments, from policy-makers to delegates, journalists, women and girls, men and boys.
Requirements
- University degree preferable;
- Professional qualification on photography and digital imaging is an advantage;
- At least 5 years of professional experience working for news agencies, media, international organizations and other institutions;
- Professional photography portfolio that demonstrates expert-level knowledge of digital photography, including lighting, composition, color
quality, and aesthetics across an array of client environments, including editorial and catalog ;
- Experience in making photos on social issues and working with renowned development organizations. Equipped with up-to-date hi-tech
digital cameras and lenses;
- Experience with similar/related assignments ;
- Excellent communication and writing skills in English .
- Very good computer skills and knowledge of main photo editing software’s.
Responsibilities
- At the request of the UN Women Country Office, photo document project activities, mostly campaigns and awareness raising activities
ensuring that a photo collection provides a comprehensive visual report of the photo opportunity.
- Photo collection of beneficiaries or women conveying important messages. Photos should show empowered women and girls in simple, bold,
optimistic images. People will be identified by UN Women programmes.
- An optimized edit of 15-20 of the best photos from each assignment. In addition, the full take of all the original images should be delivered to
the Country Office recorded on a CD following the assignment.
- Ensure the high quality of the photo materials suitable for printing, publishing and web / design purposes.
- Work in close co-operation with and report to the UN Women Media and Communications Specialist and National Programme Officer
- Abide with the UN Women copyright rules and regulations. Refrain from providing any photo materials taking under the UN Women
assignment to any media outlet, publishing agency, organization or personality.
Deadline: 19 February 2016
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