Overview
Photographer Jobs in Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania at Voices for Animal Welfare
Title: Photographer
Company: Voices for Animal Welfare
Location: Arusha, Arusha, Tanzania
Call for ApplicationsNetwork of Local Photographers – Tanzania
Voices for Animal Welfare (VfAW) is building a network of local photographers in Tanzania who are interested in developing their skills in animal photojournalism, documentation, and ethical storytelling.
This opportunity is mainly designed for photographers who already have strong technical photography skills, but who may not yet have experience in photojournalism. Through training and field practice, selected participants will learn how to document animal-related realities with accuracy, respect, and ethical responsibility.
We are seeking skilled and committed photographers who are interested in capturing meaningful visual stories related to animal welfare, human-animal interactions, farming systems, companion animals, local practices, and community contexts.
About the Opportunity
Selected applicants will take part in an initial unpaid training phase designed to strengthen:
- ethical photography practices
- visual storytelling skills
- photojournalism principles
- animal welfare and behavior
- caption writing and contextual documentation
- fieldwork readiness in animal-related environments
This phase is part of a selection process for a future paid project in Tanzania, if confirmed.
Our objective is to identify reliable photographers who can grow into animal photojournalists and contribute to long-term documentation projects led by VfAW.
What We Offer
- Training in ethical animal documentation and visual storytelling
- Opportunity to be selected for future paid assignments
- Collaboration with experts in animal welfare, law, and photography
- Certificate of participation
- Credit and visibility when work is published
- Integration into a professional and mission-driven network
Requirements1. Technical Photography Skills
- Advanced knowledge of photography
- Strong command of manual settings: aperture, shutter speed, and ISO
- Ability to produce high-quality images
- Ownership of a camera, preferably DSLR or mirrorless
- Ability to work in low-light or challenging field conditions
- Ability to provide image metadata
- Respect for post-processing integrity, with no addition or removal of elements
2. Interest in Photojournalism and Storytelling
- Interest in learning animal photojournalism
- Ability or willingness to create meaningful visual stories, not only individual images
- Understanding of context, including environment, conditions, and interactions
- Willingness to learn how to tell a story through a sequence of 5–10 images
- Basic caption writing or willingness to learn how to describe images clearly
3. Animal Interest and Context Awareness
- Interest in animals, including farm animals, companion animals, and wildlife
- Willingness to work in animal-related environments
- Knowledge of local traditions or practices involving animals is an asset
- Species knowledge is appreciated
4. Ethics
- Strong commitment to ethical photography
- Respect for animals, communities, and environments
- Willingness to follow strict ethical guidelines
- Ability to document difficult realities without staging, manipulation, or sensationalism
5. Professionalism and Availability
- Availability for unpaid training sessions
- Availability for field practice
- Reliability and respect for deadlines
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Interest in long-term collaboration
- Availability for future paid opportunities if selected
6. Language
- Fluency in Swahili and English
Application Process
To apply, please click on "Apply".
Applications sent by email will not be considered.
Selection Process
- Initial review of applications and portfolios
- Shortlisting of candidates
- Invitation to complete a short quiz on photography, ethics, storytelling, and commitment
- Interview with the VfAW team
- Participation in the training phase
- Final selection for future paid projects, if confirmed
Our Vision
Through this initiative, VfAW aims to build a strong local network of photographers in Tanzania who can progressively develop into animal photojournalists. The goal is to document animal-related realities with accuracy, respect, and ethical integrity, while contributing to awareness, education, and long-term impact.
Training Overview
Selected participants will join an initial unpaid training phase combining online learning, group discussions, and field practice in Tanzania.
The training will introduce participants to:
- the difference between photography and photojournalism
- ethical animal documentation
- animal welfare and behavior
- visual storytelling and building a photo story
- working respectfully with animals, communities, farms, markets, and shelters
- basic caption writing and contextual documentation
- image selection and post-processing integrity
- field behavior, consent, and safety
The training will include practical exercises and may involve documenting animal-related environments such as farms, markets, shelters, and community settings.
The initial training phase is expected to last approximately 4 to 6 weeks, combining online sessions, practical assignments, and field practice. The final duration may be adjusted according to the level and availability of selected participants.
This training is part of a selection process for future paid opportunities, if confirmed.