Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Consultancy (3 months, with possibility of extension)
Reports to: Strategic Communications Specialist
Date: July 2025
Deadline to Apply: 7th August 2025
- Background
The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) is a leading Nigerian non-profit organization committed to driving positive social and behavioral change through strategic communication.
To support the visibility of the Agency’s initiatives and strengthen its public image, CCSI is seeking to engage a Consultant Photographer based in Abuja. The consultant will work closely with the Strategic Communication Specialist and provide support to the NPHCDA’s PR department in showcasing the Agency’s work and promoting its brand.
The Consultant Photographer will be responsible for capturing and curating high-quality visual content that illustrates the impact of the Agency’s projects and contributes to broader communication and advocacy goals.
- Objective of the Assignment
To deliver professional, high-quality photographic documentation of the agency, its leadership, and key activities, capturing compelling human-interest stories, field interventions, advocacy initiatives, and institutional engagements.
- Scope of Work / Key Responsibilities
- Event and Field Documentation
- Capture high-quality photographs at events, field visits, and advocacy activities.
- Document key moments, personalities, stakeholders, and real-life beneficiaries.
- Human-Centered Storytelling
- Support the development of visual stories by capturing images that align with narrative themes, advocacy goals, and campaign messages.
- Work with the communication team to identify subjects and secure consent for human-interest documentation.
- Content Management
- Submit professionally edited images (in both RAW and JPEG formats) for each assignment, complete with relevant captions and metadata (date, location, subject).
- Maintain a well-organized digital photo archive, categorized by theme and event.
- Coordination and Planning
- Coordinate coverage plans with the communications unit to ensure alignment with milestones and priorities.
- Participate in briefing and debriefing sessions for assignments.
- Ethical Standards
- Adhere strictly to ethical standards in photography, including obtaining proper consent, respecting cultural norms, and portraying subjects with dignity.
- Ensure all visual content aligns with agency’s image use policies.
- Deliverables
- High-resolution edited photographs per assignment/event
- Captions and metadata for each image submitted
- Monthly highlights package of top visuals for reporting and storytelling
- A well-organized digital photo archive accessible to the agency.
- Required Qualifications and Experience
- At least 5 years of professional experience in development, documentary, or health-related photography
- Proven portfolio showcasing relevant work in health, advocacy, or humanitarian settings
- Video editing skills
- Proficiency in photo editing tools (e.g., Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop)
- Strong visual storytelling skills and attention to detail
- Experience working with NGOs, development partners, or government agencies is an asset
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and travel when required
- Location and Working Conditions
- The consultant will be based full-time at the agency in Abuja.
- Occasional travel to project implementation sites may be required and will be supported in line with project guidelines.
- About CCSI
The Centre for Communication and Social Impact (CCSI) is a leading Social and Behavior Change (SBC) organization with expertise in utilizing evidence from research to implement effective strategies that address barriers preventing designated audiences from adopting recommended behaviors. Registered in 2001 as a Non-Governmental and Not for Profit Organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission of Nigeria, CCSI continues to work towards being the center of excellence in strategic communications in Africa. Driven by values of integrity, passion, care, innovation, and excellence, CCSI focuses on the central role of strategic communication to impact behaviors, build brands, and provide technical leadership in health and social development.
CCSI is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applications from under-represented and intersectional groups including persons with disabilities. We are seeking people from different backgrounds, cultures, age, experience and identities, to provide a wide range of experience, ideas, views, and insights into the strategy, policies, culture and ambitions of CCSI
As an organization, we are committed to ensuring the safety of those involved in our work. Our first priority is protecting everyone who comes in direct or indirect contact with our organization. We have a zero-tolerance approach to abuse and exploitation by any of our staff, representatives, or partners. We commit to ensuring that those who work with CCSI or on our behalf can work in an environment that is free from harm.
- How to Apply
To apply, please click on the following link: https://ccsimpact.org/job/photographer/
