Photographer | SSA-5 | Manila, Philippines (For Filipino nationals only)
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WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply.
WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles. Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis. We are committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Photographer
Grade: SSA-5
Type of contract: Special Service Agreement (SSA)
Duration: 80 days for a period of 11 months
Duty Station: Manila, Philippines
Vacancy Number: 739362
Date of Publication: 03 April 2023
Deadline of Application: 19 April 2023 (11:59 PM)
This vacancy announcement is for Nationals from CO (Philippines).
Terms and Conditions:
- Approximate daily rate: around PHP 1,400++
- Medical insurance coverage that can be extended to eligible dependents
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The position will be for an initial period of 11 months, in a “when actually employed basis”. The photographer will be directly reporting to the Communications Officer under the overall guidance of the Head of Communications, Partnerships and Reports Unit. The photographer is expected to work an average of a few days a month. The request of working days per month may change depending on the schedule of activities or field mission.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (not all-inclusive)
- Take photographs and videos of assigned WFP events, activities, field missions, case studies, to be used for awareness raising, advocacy, fundraising and media purposes – keeping in mind culture, gender and other diverse sensitivities as per WFP guidelines.
- Write full captions, ensuring complete and accurate details of case studies.
- Ensure that the people photographed are aware of where the photo will be used, and that the consent form is signed.
- Ensure fast turn-around of materials, including a selection of at least 25 choice photos after every assignment, with low resolution copies to be provided whenever needed for immediate social media posting.
- The photographer is encouraged to capture interesting or unique images within the scope of the field mission.
- Able to travel to field missions as needed, particularly in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region
- Other related tasks as assigned by the team
MANDATORY INCLUSIONS AND RESTRICTIONS
- All footages will be owned by WFP and will be available to use by WFP and its partners.
- All images, raw and processed, will be turned over to WFP.
- WFP is happy to share copyright with the photographer. The photographer may use the materials for the purpose of self-promotion, portfolio, exhibition, or book, provided that in each case, it is clearly stated that such materials were produced on assignment with WFP, and that the intellectual property rights are vested in WFP.
- All images may be published in the media, provided that WFP will be included in the credit in the following format: WFP/Photographer’s name.
- All photos must be accompanied by a consent form from the subject.
STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Photography, Multimedia Arts, or any other related fields
- Any Bachelor’s Degree with certificates or diploma in photography/ photojournalism
Experience:
- At least five years of experience in professional photography
- Experience working in publications is an advantage
- Experience with video production is an advantage
Others:
- Ownership of a professional camera and other relevant equipment
- Proficiency in, and access to, photo editing software
- Able to follow strict editorial guidelines
- Able to travel for field work
- Understanding of local context and developments in the project area (knowledge of local language is an advantage, but not required)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the communication requirements of a humanitarian organization and/or agencies involved with developmental and humanitarian work
Language: Good written and communication skills in English
All WFP Employees are expected to demonstrate the competencies and standards of behaviour aligned with our core values and defined in the WFP LEADERSHIP FRAMEWORK, namely:
• Leading by example with integrity,
• Driving results and delivering on commitments,
• Fostering inclusive and collaborative teamwork,
• Applying strategic thinking,
• Building and maintaining sustainable partnerships.
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered, interested candidates are invited to apply via (https://www.wfp.org/careers/job-openings). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
WFP will not request payment at any stage of the recruitment process including at the offer stage. Any requests for payment should be refused and reported to local law enforcement authorities for appropriate action.
Request for Disability related Reasonable Accommodations:
It is important to WFP to create an accessible and inclusive workplace for everyone. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection and hiring process, please direct your request and inquiries to the Diversity and Inclusion team on: [email protected], cc’ing [email protected]. A member of the reasonable accommodation team will contact you to confidentially discuss your needs.
This email is only to be used for any disability related accessibility requirements, and not for sending the application itself. Due to volume of applications, any applications or CVs sent through this email address will not be considered as a formal application and will not receive a reply from WFP.
ABOUT WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme is the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. The mission of WFP is to help the world achieve Zero Hunger in our lifetimes. Every day, WFP works worldwide to ensure that no child goes to bed hungry and that the poorest and most vulnerable, particularly women and children, can access the nutritious food they need.
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WFP is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce. WFP has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, abuse of authority or discrimination. All selected candidates will, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
No appointment under any kind of contract will be offered to members of the UN Advisory Committee on Administrative and Budgetary Questions (ACABQ), International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), FAO Finance Committee, WFP External Auditor, WFP Audit Committee, Joint Inspection Unit (JIU) and other similar bodies within the United Nations system with oversight responsibilities over WFP, both during their service and within three years of ceasing that service.
