Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for the Haitian people, particularly children.



Vision: Our vision for Haiti: Joyful children, healthy families, thriving communities, and the resources to make it so.



Brief Organizational Summary: Hope for Haiti (HFH) is an innovative and creative international development organization that has been working in Haiti for over 34 years. The organization partners with private donors to create community-based sustainable change through a grassroots and strategic holistic approach. Hope for Haiti is an action-oriented and fast-paced organization that believes in partnership solutions to poverty alleviation. Hope for Haiti’s vision for the future is one of the strategic growth in creating healthy, sustainable communities. Hope for Haiti has a distinguished and well-established Board of Directors that provides the organization with strong governance, oversight, and strategic direction. Building upon the organization’s proven track record of success, Hope for Haiti stays true to its mission and founding principles while offering a dynamic and supportive work environment. For more information about Hope for Haiti, please visit www.hopeforhaiti.com.

Role Purpose: The Staff Photographer (SP) will complete photographic/video assignments to produce quality photographs/videos for use in media publication and/or the organization's promotional materials (digital and print), internal communications, or for other purposes. Your photographs/videos should tell stories that will capture the essence of our programming.

Major Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Programs and Mar/Comms teams to identify photographic needs and priorities
Capture high-quality photographs of project beneficiaries, landscapes, local events, and other relevant subjects that represent HFH’s impact
Work with the Mar/Comms team to develop visual narratives for website, social media, presentations, and other promotional materials
Select, edit, and deliver high-quality images that align with the organization's branding
Produce, edit and deliver short promotional videos for social media and donors
Maintains a database of archived images and videos
Other tasks as assigned by the Chief Program Officer.

3-5 years of professional photography experience required, preferably in a non-profit or rural development context;
Experience in photojournalism
Strong technical skills in photography, including knowledge of camera settings, composition, and lighting
Experience piloting a drone
Ability to shoot video footage and edit videos
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite and/or Canva
Good communicator with strong organizational, time management, and analytical skills
Excellent interpersonal, cultural, and diplomatic skills;
Experience working with vulnerable groups; able to demonstrate conflict sensitivity, compassion, and discretion;
Experience with multi-sectoral and integrated programming;
Strong computer skills: must be competent in the use of Windows MS Office, Google Workspace, Asana or other project management software.
Fluency in French and Haitian Creole is required; intermediate in English, spoken and written is required.


PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS THAT ALIGN WITH CORE VALUES

Resiliency

Ability to respond appropriately and sensitively to cultural differences as they arise among the organization’s service population.
Flexible, adaptable, patient, and accepting of the fact that Hope for Haiti and its activities are constantly evolving in line with its resources and goals.
Ability to adapt to and make level-headed decisions in stressful situations.
The ability to traverse distances over 5 kilometers and elevate at least 30 lbs over the shoulders.
Empower

Ability to conduct and participate in staff meetings and strategic planning professionally and to represent Hope for Haiti’s mission to team members and colleagues
Accountable

Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize assigned tasks.
Personal commitment to the mission and vision of Hope for Haiti and
a desire to help the most vulnerable population

Maintains the highest level of confidentiality with sensitive information
Collaboration

Ability to effectively work with a team
Ability to resolve interpersonal conflict while preserving a team-oriented outlook
Hope

A shared belief that there is always a pathway to improvement despite the challenges that lie ahead.
Positive outlook and ability to work through difficult situations knowing that it’s possible to achieve desired outcomes.

This is a full-time, National position based in Les Cayes, Haiti. This position is NOT accompanied, and the organization provides no relocation, logistics, or housing packages. Compensation is based on Hope for Haiti’s Compensation Scale.

Hope for Haiti is currently accepting applications till May 23, 2023. Interested candidates should apply through the link on our website and submit a link to your portfolio of photographs as well as videos that were shot and edited by you.

2023-05-23