| Contract type | Internship |
| Date of issue | 4 March 2010 |
Expiry date |
1 April 2010 |
Organizational Unit/Div/Dept |
Design Unit - Communications Division (EC) |
Duty Station |
Rome |
| Duration of contract | 3-6 months |
Main tasks and responsibilities of the position:
- Integrate new photography into existing web-based library
- Contribute to archiving and captioning for digital photography collection and graphic communication materials
- Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of digital work flow system for processing and archiving digital photographs and captions, and graphic communication materials
- Input to the development of relevant photographic essays
- Other duties as required
Education:
Post-secondary graduate or student engaged in a course of study leading to a formal qualification in an approved university programme at the undergraduate or postgraduate level.
Competencies:
- Planner and organizer
- Decision maker
- Team worker
- Performer
- Innovator
Experience:
- Advanced knowledge and use of Adobe Photoshop CS4 and experience in using other photo imaging and service software.
- Advanced skills and experience in implementing digital workflow and archiving practises.
- Excellent writing skills in English
- Sound and up-to-date knowledge in development issues
Languages:
- Fluency in English.
- Working knowledge of a second UN official language desirable.
Additional information:
The duration of an internship is limited to maximum six months. Interns are paid a lump sum amount of USD600 per month and must cover all expenses for travel and hold a medical insurance coverage. Full details on the terms of employment and eligibility are set out in the IFAD website.
IFAD can recruit only among its member states. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applications from women candidates are particularly encouraged. Applications for this assignment must be sent to: photolibrary@ifad.org Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
