| Contract type |
Internship |
| Date of issue |
8 July 2009 |
Expiry date |
20 August 2009 |
Organizational Unit/Div/Dept |
Design Unit - Communications Division (EC) - External Affairs Department (EAD) |
Duty Station |
Rome |
| Duration of contract |
3-6 months |
Main tasks and responsibilities of the position:
- Integrate new photography into existing web-based library.
- Develop an archiving and captioning system for digital photography collection.
- Implement an efficient and effective digital work flow system for processing and archiving digital photographs and captions.
- Input to the development of relevant photographic essays.
- Other duties as required qualifications.
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.
- Sound knowledge of Universal Photographic Digital Imaging Guidelines (UPDIG).
- Good writing skills in English.
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.
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.
