Photography Consultants Wanted for SUNCASA Project in Ethiopia, Rwanda & South Africa (Apply by December 5, 2025)
Climate Storytelling • Community
Empowerment • Photojournalism • Paid Consultancy
INTRO
Are you a passionate photographer or
photojournalist who believes in the power of images to transform communities,
influence policy, and tell powerful climate stories? The SUNCASA Project
is hiring Photography Consultants in Dire Dawa, Kigali, and
Johannesburg to train community members in participatory photography and
climate storytelling. This is a high-impact, paid consultancy (15 days
over 3 months). Women, youth, and experienced community-based photographers
are strongly encouraged to apply.
Photography Consultants – SUNCASA Climate Adaptation
Project
Locations: Dire Dawa (Ethiopia), Kigali (Rwanda), Johannesburg (South
Africa)
Type: Consultancy (On-site, Country-Based)
Duration: 15 Days over 3 Months
Deadline: December 5, 2025
Implemented by: IISD & WRI
Focus: Climate Adaptation • Gender Inclusion • Nature-based Solutions •
Storytelling
About SUNCASA (Scaling Urban NbS for Climate
Adaptation in Sub-Saharan Africa)
SUNCASA is a 3-year,
multi-country climate resilience project designed to build greener, safer,
and more inclusive cities through nature-based solutions (NbS) — such
as:
- Urban greening
- Reforestation & afforestation
- Vegetated buffer zones
- Climate-resilient landscapes
Implemented by the International
Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the World Resources
Institute (WRI), the project focuses strongly on:
ü Gender equality
ü Social inclusion
ü Biodiversity protection
ü Empowering marginalized and underrepresented communities
About the Community Angles Initiative
This unique initiative uses participatory
photography to help women, youth, and underrepresented communities tell
their own climate stories — through their own lenses.
Participants will:
- Capture real climate challenges
- Document their daily realities
- Build advocacy skills
- Present their work in a high-level exhibition
attended by decision-makers, private sector, civil society, and the media
This is more than a workshop — it’s
an opportunity to shift narratives and shape policy.
Role Overview: Photography Consultant
This consultancy requires a highly
skilled photographer or photojournalist who is passionate about community
storytelling, climate documentation, and capacity building. You will:
- Train participants in photography skills
- Guide them through visual storytelling
- Lead a photo field trip
- Support editing and curation
- Help organize a final exhibition
Key Responsibilities (Maximized Clarity & Detail)
Component
1: Preparation & Customization
- Attend virtual Training-of-Trainers (Participatory
Photography approach)
- Customize modules to participants’ skill levels
- Align training with GESI and climate resilience
principles
Deliverable
1:
A strong Inception Report
with methodology, training outline, learning materials, and module plan.
Component
2: Workshop Delivery (3 Days)
- Deliver a fully immersive, hands-on workshop
- Teach: framing, lighting, composition, storytelling,
ethical practice, consent
- Provide coaching, real-time corrections, daily feedback
loops
- Lead a field photography expedition
Deliverable
2:
Complete training agenda,
facilitation plan, workshop tools, and timeline.
Component
3: Editing & Follow-Up Session
- Conduct a half-day technical editing session
- Use copyright-free software
- Help participants build a strong selection of 7–10
powerful images
Deliverable
3:
Finalized photographs ready for large-format
printing for the upcoming exhibition.
Component
4: Exhibition & Dialogue Event
- Assist with event planning
- Support participants during presentations
- Liaise with media and communications partners
- Ensure impactful visual storytelling at the exhibition
Deliverable
4:
A successful and well-curated public
exhibition & dialogue event.
Component
5: Evaluation & Final Reporting
- Conduct qualitative assessment
- Compile participant feedback
- Analyze impact and challenges
- Provide recommendations to enhance future cycles
Deliverable
5:
A comprehensive Final Report
(due within 30 days of the exhibition).
Required Qualifications (Maximized for Clarity &
Recruiter Appeal)
✔ Proven experience in photojournalism, climate
photography, or development photography
✔ Strong background in training, workshops, coaching, or
visual literacy education
✔ Familiarity with point-and-shoot cameras
✔ Knowledge of:
- Climate change adaptation
- Nature-based Solutions (NbS)
- Gender equality and social inclusion (GESI)
✔ Experience working with vulnerable, rural, or
underrepresented groups
Language
Requirements (Critical for Eligibility)
- Rwanda:
English + Kinyarwanda (French is an advantage)
- Ethiopia:
English + Amharic (Afaan Oromo is an advantage)
- South Africa:
English (Zulu is an added value)
Work
Authorization
Applicants must already reside
in the respective country.
No visas or work permits will be processed.
Application Requirements
To apply, submit the following (in
English):
- Cover letter + Resume
(max 2 pages)
- Daily rate in USD,
with rate proof (e.g., previous contract of 20+ days)
- Online photography portfolio or album (required)
Application Deadline: December 5, 2025
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