Human Appeal is a non-profit organization working across the globe to strengthen humanity’s fight against poverty, social injustice, and natural disaster. Through the provision of immediate relief and the establishment of self-sustaining development programmes, we aim to invest in real, effective solutions.
Vacancy No: 0017
Section/Unit:
Communications Department
Supervisor:
Global Head of Comms Support
No. of Post:
1
Duty Station:
Khartoum - Omdurman
Duration:
12 Months will extend according to appraisal
Closing Date:
18 May 2026
Background:
Photographer Sudan
Who We Are
Human Appeal is a global non-profit humanitarian and development organisation. We deliver life-saving emergency assistance such as food, medical aid, and disaster relief. At the same time, we run sustainable, community-led programmes in healthcare, education, and livelihoods to build resilience and self-reliance. Our experienced local teams work in vulnerable, hard-to-reach areas. Guided by a vision of a just, caring, and sustainable world, our mission is to save lives, alleviate poverty, and empower communities in line with the core humanitarian principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence.
Position Overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a Photographer position within the Media & Communications Department based at Sudan Office.
With the support and under the supervision of the head of global comms Manager, Photographer He / She is responsible for providing strong communications content to the response/national office, in line with the needs and priorities of the office. The position will involve the production of key communications resources for donor and public engagement; position the ministry of HA in-country and international media if and when directed by the Media communication Technical Manager; support external communications on a range of development and advocacy issues; support the operations of social media platforms and engagement; assist in the development of capacity amongst staff on creating communication content; and support internal/employee communications processes which support and advance the strategic goals of the Response/National Office and its core ministry functions.
Content production: To produce, manage, and share a wide range of quality communications content through regular visits to the field. This will include well-written human-interest case studies with high-resolution photos and engaging video stories and footage.
Service delivery: To provide a fast, efficient and quality all-round media and communications service to Human Appeal country as well as global headquarters, in line with the reporting and content requirements provided whilst adhering to the relevant policies and guidelines including best practice ethical standards for the NGO sector.
Communications strategy: To develop and deliver a local communications strategy in line with Human Appeal’s global vision and brand in order to support our programmes, marketing, campaigns and advocacy work.
Media and PR: To proactively build Human Appeal Sudan’s positive media and PR profile, increasing visibility and credibility amongst key stakeholders through engaging journalists, pitching stories, writing blogs, managing local social media channels, hosting live/remote events and other initiatives.
Duties and responsibilities:
Media content production and management
To be responsible for gathering, editing and sharing high quality multimedia content from Human Appeal Sudan’s key field locations in order to meet the needs of global stakeholders in a timely manner and according to pre-agreed deadlines and specifications.
To arrange and visit field locations, often in remote and difficult areas at short notice, in order to collect media material including identifying people to interview, gaining consent, carrying out detailed recorded interviews, taking photos and recording appropriate video footage.
To proactively propose and produce media content to communicate the humanitarian, development and advocacy challenges in the region and the impact of Human Appeal’s work.
To manage all Human Appeal Sudan media content including editing, sorting, labelling, translating, updating and sharing on the appropriate platforms - including Human Appeal’s photo and video database - in an accurate and efficient way.
To develop and maintain a library of media resource materials and products, enabling provision of content on demand.
To design and publish communications products, including banners and videos, in accordance with Human Appeal’s brand guidelines.
Communications service delivery
To provide a fast and efficient all-round media and communications service to colleagues in Human Appeal Sudan and at headquarters.
To manage one’s own time and schedule to ensure all content deadlines are met and allow contingency for unexpected requests and emergencies.
To research, prepare fact-check and produce professional media and communications materials for different audiences, ensuring all necessary approvals and timely dissemination.
To produce regular reports and media summaries, as well as support the production of Human Appeal’s reports, including donor feedback reports, the Annual Report and the reporting requirements of institutional partners.
To provide content ideas and stories to local and global colleagues, and support them with accompanying media materials as required.
To manage Human Appeal Sudan’s local communication needs, including producing newsletters, reports, briefings and presentations.
To ensure a work log of activities has been filled out, enhancing transparency and accountability of work conducted.
Strategic communications
Develop and implement a communications strategy for Human Appeal Sudan in line with the organisation’s global strategy.
Support the development of project communications plans and provide advice for programme staff.
Ensure adherence to Human Appeal ethical policies including safeguarding, consent, dignity, data protection and inclusion across all Human Appeal Sudan communications and practices.
Ensure the visibility and correct use of Human Appeal branding and logo across all programme activities and publicity, including managing the requirements of donors and institutional partners.
Encourage, develop and provide guidance to field staff to adhere to contribute to the media activities of Human Appeal and adhere to communications policies.
Stay up to date with the latest thinking on how to improve effectiveness of media and communication approaches and impact.
Develop communications-related tools and templates as required.
Maintain and protect Human Appeal’s communication tools and assets including camera equipment.
Media, publicity and PR
To work closely with the communications team at headquarters to develop Human Appeal’s messaging to public media audiences.
To raise awareness of humanitarian, development and advocacy issues in Human Appeal’s areas of work, whilst maximising publicity of the impact of our programmes.
To liaise regularly with international teams (Communications, Fundraising, Marketing and Programmes) on campaigns such as Ramadan, Qurbani, Winter and others to ensure maximum visibility.
To host livestreams, webinars and digital events including live coverage of our programmes activity.
To organise advocacy and PR campaigns, events and other initiatives in alignment with the global communications priorities of Human Appeal.
To prepare messages, speeches, blogs and other media content for the Country Director, Head of Mission, senior staff and other colleagues including sector specialists.
To build strong relationships with local media, regularly pitching stories and content ideas.
To develop press releases, reactive lines, questions and answers and to organise press conferences, media briefings and visits of journalists and VIPs to programme locations.
To manage Human Appeal’s in-country communications including social media platforms where appropriate and with appropriate sign-offs.
To proactively and/or reactively deal with all media inquiries and escalate issues to appropriate senior staff where required.
To monitor and to evaluate news and media coverage generated to draw lessons to improve coverage.
To develop and maintain a database of local, regional and international media correspondents.
Any other communications-related task as required or directed.
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NB:Employee duties are not limited only to the above-mentioned responsibilities; they may perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:
Candidate essential criteria
Education
Minimum Bachelor degree in Journalism, Communications Degree or a related field
Experience
Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the media environment, either as a photographer, journalist, or as a media officer in a development, campaigns or humanitarian organization.
A degree in a relevant communications subject, media production, Communications or related filed
Excellent communication skills in written and verbal in the country local language.
Compliance with best practice policies on aid work and communications especially in relation to behavior in the field and interacting with vulnerable people.
Ability to work with digital equipment, filming and editing skills for short audio and video packages.
Experience of producing quality media materials including writing human interest stories, production of videos and excellent photography skills.
Demonstrable understanding of issues related to aid and international development in the humanitarian context.
Ability to manage own workload with minimal supervision and produce high quality communication materials within tight deadlines.
Ability to adjust to changing situations and travel at short notice while maintaining focus on delivery and follow-through.
Flexibility to work out of hours when required especially as busy times such as during emergencies or Human Appeal’s annual Ramadan, and Eid period.
Ability to remain resilient when faced with tragic situations and stories.
Strong English writing skills, preferably with a history of writing for the media.
Experience in conducting interviews with strong awareness of how to engage sensitively with people experiencing suffering and trauma.
Strong digital skills in hosting livestreams, video conferencing and using social media (websites/Twitter/blogs/Facebook etc.)
Good interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain relationships.
Ability to work creatively, effectively and in an innovative manner.
Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality in relation to work, privacy and data.
Willingness to travel in-country and out-country when required.
Computer Skills
Computer literate and proficient in MS Office Suite
Knowledge in project and program management software and tools.
Excellent skills on computer operation, especially on Microsoft Excel
Proficiency of downloading and uploading media content and using clouds
Candidate desirable criteria
Design and other production skills would be an advantage.
Language
Excellent written and spoken Arabic, Ability to communicate in Arabic to English at least an Intermediate level. Additional languages are a bonus
How to apply
We are keen to appoint the right person for this position as soon as possible and will be considering applications as they are received. To maximise your opportunity, please submit your CV by clicking the link provided to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and hearing from you.
If you have any questions about the position, please do contact Human Appeal on
FO.PnC-TalentAcquisition@humanappeal.org.uk
Please note that we will only be contacting the shortlisted candidates. Applying candidates must have the legal authorisation or right to work in the designated work location/duty station.
Disclaimer: Human Appeal is committed to diversity, social inclusion, and gender equality/balance, and strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. The organisation maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (SEA/SH), with all staff required to comply with Preventing Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment (PSEA/SH) standards and safe recruitment procedures.
