Job ID
48875
Job Title
Photographer
To work for
Finn Church Aid (FCA)
Country
Syria
City
Aleppo
Field of Work
Design/Typography - Humanitarian/Disasters
Job Type
Part Time
Military service
Finished or Exempted (For male)
Minimum Education Level
Intermediate Institute
Responsibilities
• Capture high-quality usable images of project activities, for example: (Classroom sessions, Teacher training, Infrastructure projects, Community engagement, and Student interactions)
• Photograph formal events such as launches, ceremonies, and field visits by stakeholders and the project team.
• Ensure a variety of shots (wide, medium, close-up) to provide a comprehensive visual narrative.
• Obtain written consent using FCA’s consent form for any close-up shots of individual beneficiaries.
• Film short videos (3–5 minutes) highlighting key aspects of the project, including subtitles, necessary graphics, FCA, and donor logos.
• Producing success stories that highlight the impact of the project on individual beneficiaries or communities.
• Conduct brief interviews with beneficiaries, staff, and stakeholders.
• Produce final versions of videos suitable for various platforms (e.g., social media, presentations, websites).
• Conduct regular visits to project activities.
• Collaborate closely with FCA’s project team to understand key messages and objectives.
• Provide regular updates on progress.
• Adhere to FCA’s Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Ensure all photos and videos meet FCA’s quality standards and are satisfactory.
• Photograph formal events such as launches, ceremonies, and field visits by stakeholders and the project team.
• Ensure a variety of shots (wide, medium, close-up) to provide a comprehensive visual narrative.
• Obtain written consent using FCA’s consent form for any close-up shots of individual beneficiaries.
• Film short videos (3–5 minutes) highlighting key aspects of the project, including subtitles, necessary graphics, FCA, and donor logos.
• Producing success stories that highlight the impact of the project on individual beneficiaries or communities.
• Conduct brief interviews with beneficiaries, staff, and stakeholders.
• Produce final versions of videos suitable for various platforms (e.g., social media, presentations, websites).
• Conduct regular visits to project activities.
• Collaborate closely with FCA’s project team to understand key messages and objectives.
• Provide regular updates on progress.
• Adhere to FCA’s Code of Conduct and Child Safeguarding Policy.
• Ensure all photos and videos meet FCA’s quality standards and are satisfactory.
Qualifications
Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)
• 5+ years of experience in professional photography, ideally in humanitarian settings.
• Strong storytelling and composition skills.
• Good skills in video editing tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of humanitarian principles.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Availability of references from previous entities or organizations
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
• · University or technical institute degree in Photography, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Communications, or any related discipline, or a demonstrable portfolio with years of relevant professional or volunteer photography experience.
• Training courses in fields relevant to humanitarian response and aid.
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
• Fluent in Arabic- written and spoken is essential.
• Good written English skills.
• 5+ years of experience in professional photography, ideally in humanitarian settings.
• Strong storytelling and composition skills.
• Good skills in video editing tools.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good understanding of humanitarian principles.
• Excellent communication skills and cultural sensitivity.
• Availability of references from previous entities or organizations
Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)
• · University or technical institute degree in Photography, Fine Arts, Media Studies, Communications, or any related discipline, or a demonstrable portfolio with years of relevant professional or volunteer photography experience.
• Training courses in fields relevant to humanitarian response and aid.
Languages: (indicate fluency level)
• Fluent in Arabic- written and spoken is essential.
• Good written English skills.
Salary and Benefits
As per FCA salary scale
Contract will be Service contract for 3 months renewable according to the budget availability and performance.
Announcement will be closed on 14 June 2026.
Any applications after this date will not be considered.
Contract will be Service contract for 3 months renewable according to the budget availability and performance.
Announcement will be closed on 14 June 2026.
Any applications after this date will not be considered.
About us
Finn Church Aid (FCA) is largest development co-operation organisation and the second biggest organisation in Finland working in humanitarian aid. FCA is a founding member of the international aid alliance of churches, ACT Alliance. We seek positive change by supporting the most vulnerable people in fragile contexts. We specialize in supporting local communities’ right to peace, livelihoods and quality education. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.
FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
FCA has a Safeguarding policy and zero tolerance against child abuse and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), and participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants; previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).
FCA has zero tolerance concerning aid diversion and illegal actions and may screen applicants against international lists to ensure due diligence and compliance with Anti-money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism requirements.
FCA has a Safeguarding policy and zero tolerance against child abuse and sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH), and participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants; previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
FCA is certified against the Core Humanitarian Standard on Quality and Accountability (CHS).
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Jun 07, 2026
Expiry Date
Jul 07, 2026
Photo
Required
CV Language
English
Additional questions for applicants
Q1: Finn Church Aid (FCA) has zero tolerance on Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (SEAH), and routinely checks job candidates; backgrounds for allegations of misconduct and past and/or current investigations. In addition to other vetting and screening practices, FCA asks candidates to fill in this self-declaration form and return to the HR. Please answer the following questions: 1. Have you ever committed misconduct related to sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment1?
Q2: Have you ever been or are currently the subject of a misconduct investigation related to alleged sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment?
Q3: Have you ever been subject to disciplinary proceedings/measures?
Q4: Have you left a previous job pending an investigation and/or refused to cooperate with such an investigation?
Q2: Have you ever been or are currently the subject of a misconduct investigation related to alleged sexual exploitation, abuse or harassment?
Q3: Have you ever been subject to disciplinary proceedings/measures?
Q4: Have you left a previous job pending an investigation and/or refused to cooperate with such an investigation?