UN Women International Consultant - 7000 Photos & Participatory Photography Projects, Home Based Retainer, Phnom Penh, Cambodia Phnom-Penh, Cambodia Posting Date07/22/2026 BE THE FIRST TO APPLY

Organizational Context

UN Women Cambodia Office implements programmes aligned with the UNSDCF and UN Women's Strategic Plan, focusing on gender equality, women's empowerment, and addressing issues like violence against women, climate change, and labour migration. This role supports two key programmes: EmPower Phase II, which promotes gender-responsive climate action and women's leadership, and the PROTECT project, which safeguards the rights of women and children in labour migration.

Job Purpose

This consultancy aims to provide technical expertise for UN Women's participatory photography projects in Cambodia, supporting both the EmPower and PROTECT programmes. The role involves guiding the design and implementation of photography competitions, exhibitions, and dissemination activities. It also includes capacity building for partner organizations, engaging universities, and analyzing photographic data to produce human-interest stories. The ultimate goal is to amplify women's voices, promote gender equality, and raise awareness on critical issues through visual storytelling and community engagement.

Responsibilities

Under the EmPower programme, the consultant will provide technical support for a photo competition, including judging and dissemination, and lead the design of a national photo exhibition with accompanying dialogues. They will also guide sub-national photo dissemination and exhibitions and conduct technical reviews of knowledge products. For the PROTECT project's 7000 Photo initiative, the consultant will lead capacity building for partners, coordinate university engagement for peer networks, and analyze the Photolanguage approach to develop human-interest stories. This includes developing concept notes for university engagement and facilitating discussions on gender equality and violence against women, highlighting women migrant workers' agency.

Work Experience

A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in participatory photography, including practice, teaching, and analysis, is required. At least two years of experience in teaching or training in photography or visual storytelling is necessary. Experience engaging with marginalized communities through photography and familiarity with the Southeast Asian cultural context, particularly Cambodia, are advantageous. Proven experience collaborating with development practitioners like CSOs and UN organizations is also required.

Skills

Participatory photography, visual storytelling, project design and implementation, capacity building, data analysis, knowledge product development, community engagement, gender equality advocacy, photography competition management, exhibition design.

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