Humanitarian Photographer and Documentary Storyteller at Slum2School Africa

Job Description

• The Humanitarian Photographer and Documentary Storyteller Manager plays a critical role as the chief architect of visual narratives, leveraging the power of photography, videography, and multimedia content to effectively communicate the impact of the organization's educational initiatives.
• This multifaceted position is instrumental in shaping and sharing the stories of resilience, transformation, and hope within communities living in slums.
• The ideal candidate is a high-energy, proactive go-getter who loves the challenge and is comfortable working in a multi-cultural corporate environment and supporting the organization's story development processes across distributed teams.

Key Areas of Accountability

• As the Humanitarian Photographer and Documentary Storyteller Manager, you will be responsible for effectively conveying the organization's mission, impact, and activities through compelling and engaging narratives.
• Employ a keen eye and creative vision to capture emotive and powerful photographs that authentically depict the experiences and aspirations of children in slums.
• Document pivotal moments during educational sessions, community gatherings, and transformative events.
• Utilize advanced photo editing techniques to enhance and refine visual content, ensuring a consistent and impactful storytelling style.
• Maintain an organized and accessible photo library for easy retrieval and utilization in various communication materials.
• Conceptualize and produce short films that effectively convey the impact of Slum2School's initiatives, highlighting success stories and the journey of our beneficiaries.
• Develop visually compelling multimedia content, including infographics, slideshows, and presentations, to support fundraising campaigns, donor engagement, and awareness initiatives.
• Drive engagement and awareness through the creation and management of captivating content across multiple social media platforms.
• Monitor social media trends, analytics, and audience feedback to continually refine the organization's content strategy.
• Collaborate closely with program managers, educators, volunteers, and community members to gather authentic stories and insights for impactful storytelling.
• Organize collaborative storytelling sessions to ensure diverse perspectives are represented.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with media outlets to secure coverage and increase awareness of Slum2School's initiatives.
• Create post-event visual narratives for internal and external distribution to commemorate achievements and milestones.
• Ensure consistency in visual branding across all communication materials, maintaining alignment with Slum2School's brand guidelines.
• Thrive in situations that require quick thinking and creative problem-solving to capture spontaneous moments.
• Effectively manage photography and videography equipment, ensuring all tools are well-maintained and in optimal working condition.
• Collaborate with the administration to procure necessary resources for visual storytelling projects within budget constraints.

Team Leadership:

• Managing the day-to-day activities of the team.
• Collaborate with colleagues from different departments to brainstorm new communication ideas.
• Collaborate with the media team to develop contents that effectively promote our campaigns, events, and initiatives across various channels, including social media, email marketing, and website.
• Participate in meetings with the events and campaigns team to understand the themes and objectives of upcoming projects.
• Ensure that contents align with the organization's branding guidelines and contribute to maintaining a consistent and recognizable brand identity.
• Communicate challenges, assistant needs, or logistical issues to the relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Actively seek feedback, listen attentively, and incorporate stakeholder input into decision-making processes.

Key Performance Indicators

• Number of impactful photographs captured.
• Timeliness in producing and editing multimedia content for major events and campaigns.
• Quantity and quality of authentic stories collected from community members, measured through interviews, testimonials, and participatory approaches.
• Timeliness and completeness of post-event visual narratives created for internal and external distribution.
• Impact of stories in public perception and engagement due to the content.
• Number of innovative storytelling strategies.
• Maintenance and optimal working condition of photography and videography equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Photography, Multimedia, Communications, or in a related field is required. A higher Degree such as a Master's Arts or a relevant specialization is an added advantage.
• 5+ years of professional experience driving content creation initiatives at a managerial or supervisory level.
• Membership of a recognized professional body is an added advantage.
• Proven record of public relations or social media engagement in a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
• Proven experience in photography, videography and storytelling, with a strong portfolio.
• Proven experience in storytelling for compelling message delivery.
• Proficiency in photo and video editing software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing.
• Experience with Canva, Adobe, Google Suite, and WordPress is a plus.

Skill and Competence:

• Proficiency in social media management and digital communication tools.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to generate innovative ideas to promote the organization's mission.
• Passion for social change and commitment to Slum2School Africa's mission.
• Ability to tailor communication to different audiences, including donors, volunteers, partners, and the general public.
• Strong storytelling skills to connect emotionally with supporters and stakeholders.
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills to build and maintain relationships with media outlets, influencers, and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; highly organized with concern for detail and a commitment to rigor.
• Strong time management skills and the ability to manage tasks, and projects simultaneously.
• Professionalism, empathy, and the ability to work as part of a team, maintain a sense of humor, and interact with a diverse array of people from all walks of life.