Artistic Photographer

Job Overview

UN Women is seeking an Artistic Photographer for a consultant contract in Tirana, Albania. This role involves capturing compelling visual content to support UN Women’s mission of gender equality and women’s empowerment globally.

Company Overview

UN Women is the United Nations agency for women’s rights, gender equality and women’s empowerment. A global champion ForAllWomenAndGirls, UN Women was established to accelerate progress on meeting their needs worldwide. UN Women supports UN Member States as they set global standards for achieving gender equality, and works with governments and civil society to design laws, policies, programmes and services needed to implement these standards. It stands behind women’s equal participation in all aspects of life, focusing on five priority areas: increasing women’s leadership and participation; ending violence against women; engaging women in all aspects of peace and security processes; enhancing women’s economic empowerment; and making gender equality central to national development planning and budgeting. UN Women also coordinates and promotes the UN system’s work in advancing gender equality.

Quick Details

• Salary Range: Market Competitive
• Job Type: Contract
• Qualifications: None / Open to all applicants
• Experience: No Experience / Fresh

Key Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality artistic photographs for various UN Women initiatives.
• Develop creative concepts for visual storytelling on gender equality themes.
• Ensure all photographic work aligns with UN Women’s brand and messaging.
• Manage photography equipment and post-production processes efficiently.
• Collaborate with communications teams to fulfill visual content needs.
• Adhere to ethical guidelines and principles when photographing beneficiaries.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an artistic photographer, preferably in a development context.
• Strong portfolio showcasing artistic vision and technical proficiency.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent understanding of visual storytelling and communication for social impact.
• Proficiency with professional photography equipment and editing software.
• Commitment to UN Women’s mission and values regarding gender equality.

Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute to global gender equality and women’s empowerment initiatives.
• Work with a prestigious United Nations agency.
• Flexible consultant contract (retainer) with diverse project engagements.
• Expand your portfolio with impactful, international development photography.
• Collaborate with a diverse and dedicated global team.
• Gain exposure to international development and human rights work.