Photographer for Ikando

Ikando helps organisations across Africa to access free development solutions, so enabling them to progress and achieve their ultimate aims. We provide consultancy services, skilled volunteers and a contact network to our partner organisations. These combined services allow the nonprofit partner organisations to manage their affairs better, access different skill sets through the placement of volunteers and link up with other organisations who are of benefit to them.

The volunteer
Ikando is looking for a photographer to document in photos our partner organisations, their projects and the work our volunteers are currently doing for them. These photos will be used in our publications, on our websites and in our marketing materials.
The volunteer must show a keen interest in development issues. The ideal volunteer will be flexible enough to deal with the variety of organisations Ikando works with and have extremely good communication skills, as English is not always the first language of the people with whom you will be working.

The volunteer will be required to bring their own digital equipment and to have it fully insured.

The Brief:
The photographer will be required to arrange meetings with our partner organizations to take photos of the organization, its staff, Ghana’s bustling city life, its natural beauty and most importantly the work our volunteers are doing.
Photos must:
• Be in colour
• Be uplifting, dynamic and positive
• Show happy, busy volunteers.
• Categorised and organised correctly.
• .jpg extension
We would hope to have a minimum of 100 photos at the end of the volunteer’s placement. They must be formatted, organised and burnt onto disk before departure.

The rights to the photos will belong equally to both Ikando and the photographer. No other party will be permitted to use them.
Most of the Ikando partner organisations can be found in and around Accra, however there will be some outside the capital which the volunteer will also get the opportunity to visit.

The Application Process

Step 1: The Application Form - To apply for one of our positions please complete our online application form. To save us and more importantly our already overstretched partner organisations time, please only complete this form if you are serious about applying.

Step 2: The Additional Info Form - As soon as we receive approval for your placement from the partner organisation we will send you an additional form to complete. This form requests information on your emergency contact details, your health background and other important information. Please email this form back to us as soon as possible.

Step3: Secure your Placement - Once we receive your additional information form back we will invoice you for your placement. Your deposit will be due within a week of the date of the invoice. If you are applying less than 60 days before the start of your placement, you will be invoiced for the whole amount. Please be aware that your placement is not secured until you have received confirmation from us of receipt of either the deposit or full payment. Once you have secured your placement you can start booking flights. We recommend you purchase insurance as soon as you secure your placement.

Step 4: Speak to your In-Country Coordinator - We will email you a week before your remainder is due. As soon as we receive your remainder we will introduce you to your In-Country Coordinator who will help you prepare for your trip and will ensure that an Ikando member of staff is at the airport to meet you.

Documentation Requirements:

• A completed application form - required for application.
• A personal or professional reference given by an employer, teacher, lawyer or doctor. This reference must include detail of the context in which the referee knows you and stating that he/she knows of no reason why you should not volunteer. The referee should also provide their contact details in order that Ikando can contact them prior to your departure to confirm the reference given. This reference should be emailed by the referee to info [at] ikando.org. References cannot be family memebers
• A copy by email to info [at] ikando.org of your travel (including medical) insurance certificates.
• Information on your travel arrangements (flight number, airline, arrival and departure time and dates). We always recommend volunteers who book online to email us their booking.
• A copy of the photo page of your passport to be emailed to info [at] ikando.org.

All Documentation must be sent to us at least two weeks before arrival.

The Orientation

We will provide you with a stress-free and in-depth introduction to Ghana by picking you up from the airport and giving you an orientation that helps to settle you into the country as quickly as possible. The Orientation will include showing you the places of interest in Accra, getting your money changed, informing you where you can do your shopping, and much, much more.

We have staff on-call 24/7, so if there is ever anything you need we are there and happy to be of assistance.

Important Details

What’s included in the project fees?
• Accommodation and a fully furnished kitchen
• Welcome pack
• In-country introduction to life in Ghana.
• Airport pick-up & drop-off
• Live-in Ikando staff support
• 24/7 Emergency support.

What’s not included?
• Flights & Visa
• Vaccinations (please speak to your local doctor)
• Insurance, both Medical and Travel (required)