PERMANENT* / PART-TIME (24 HRS. PER WEEK)

• offered on a 12 month contract basis initially, with possibility of extension / move to permanent contract, subject to local terms.
  Location: The successful candidate may be based in a country where one of the independent National/Regional Greenpeace organisations (NRO’s) is located. See the locations here. [Please note that we are currently unable to host new staff in a number of NRO’s at this present time, due to various restrictions. We are unable to support hosting in Africa, Colombia, Belgium, Germany, Greece, Italy, Spain, India, US, UK, MED, and MENA in addition to some other NRO locations. The recruitment team may reach out to you to provide an update as necessary, depending on your location]. We offer competitive NGO level salary and benefits, the specifics of which depend on location where the successful candidates will be based. We aim to share this information with candidates before reaching the offer stage.
  Greenpeace International’s Programme Department is looking for a Media Librarian to play a key role in curating and optimising Greenpeace’s visual resources to inspire and engage the public, international media, partner organisations and our supporters, and to support the global Greenpeace network in delivering impactful campaigns with high-quality visual content, engaging millions to campaign alongside us for a greener future.
  In this role, you will ensure Greenpeace’s visual content is consistent with our values and meets all legal and technical standards, ensuring that Greenpeace International remains a trusted and creative provider of photo and video news and features.

ABOUT US:

Greenpeace is a global campaigning network. It comprises 26 independent national/regional organisations, and a coordinating organisation, Greenpeace International. Greenpeace uses peaceful, creative confrontation to expose global environmental problems, and develop solutions for a green and peaceful future.

Our goal is to ensure the ability of the earth to nurture life in all its diversity. That means we want to:

• protect biodiversity in all its forms
• prevent pollution and abuse of the earth’s ocean, land, air and fresh water
• end all nuclear threats
• promote peace, global disarmament and non-violence

TO APPLY:

If you share our vision, please click ‘apply for this job’ below, to begin your application.
To apply for this role, we require you to answer a selection of key criteria and upload your CV (in English) via our online application form.
Addressing the key criteria is an important part of your application. We will be looking for evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience in these areas. Use examples where possible, to draw attention to experience, knowledge, achievements and skills gained in past employment or voluntary/leisure activities, provided they are relevant to the post.
It’s advisable to prepare your responses to the key criteria before starting your online application, as you are unable to save and return to it at a later date.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Manage and develop an online media library for global use, ensuring it supports Greenpeace’s mission.
• Manage client and creator databases, providing secure and appropriate access for internal and external users.
• Collaborate with developers to improve and maximise the media library’s functions and user experience.
• Contribute to the creation of technical documentation and video tutorials, and provide individual and group training on library use, ensuring Greenpeace teams can search, manage, and distribute content.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing, best practices, and community engagement within the global Greenpeace visuals network.
• Catalogue visual content for international campaigns, events, and National Regional offices, and ensure quality control, accuracy, and consistency.
• Curate, edit and rank photos and videos to elevate the visibility of key stories.
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure compliance with copyright laws, GDPR, Greenpeace’s values and ethical protocols, and other legal requirements.
• Oversee licensing, copyright management, and royalty collection, negotiating agreements with external clients and third-party agencies.
• Manage photo and video requests from Greenpeace teams and external partners, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality content.
• Maintain Greenpeace’s historic physical archives, providing access to all stakeholders and supporting digitisation efforts, making past campaigns and media accessible for future use.
  For further information about this role, please see the full job description /terms of reference by clicking HERE.

AT GPI, WE UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS OF USING OPEN AI TOOLS (E.G. CHATGPT), HOWEVER FOR THE PURPOSE OF THIS APPLICATION WE PREFER TO SEE ANSWERS THAT WERE TAILORED BY CANDIDATES THEMSELVES, WITHOUT RELYING TOO MUCH ON THESE TOOLS, SO WE CAN GET A GOOD IMPRESSION ON YOUR THINKING.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at recruitment.int@greenpeace.org. Please note that all applications have to be filled out via the website and can’t be submitted via this email.
We welcome everyone to apply for our positions. We understand that some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. However, we strongly encourage you to apply if you meet some of the key criteria for our roles. We’d love to know how your unique experience can bring value to our team. We believe in people power and having representation from many different communities to effect change.
Greenpeace International is an equal opportunity employer with a longstanding commitment of providing a work environment that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. We recognise and value the benefits and strengths that diversity brings to our employees and the whole organisation and we thrive in an environment that encourages respect and trust. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship, colour, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and would like to invite you especially to apply!
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 30th of March, 2025 23:59 (CET)

Remember, no one has every skill or experience needed for this role, and you’ll have the opportunity to learn a lot from the team. We believe someone who has a few of these is well-suited to succeed in this role:

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in library database management.
• Knowledge of photo and video archiving systems.Expertise in editorial decision-making, with a strong eye for selecting high-quality images.
• Knowledge of international copyright laws, licensing agreements, and related processes.
• Familiarity with legal compliance processes, including GDPR and other regulations.
• Ability to provide technical training and documentation for diverse teams.
• Technical writing and presentation skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English, with exceptional communication skills.
• Digital literacy skills; the ability to learn and utilise our digital platforms to successfully perform the role function (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack and Zoom is an advantage)
• Experience in working with media and social media platforms.
• Experience in archive management and digitisation of historical media, including slides, negatives, film and video.
• A commitment to Greenpeace’s principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion, and the ability to embody these principles in communication and collaboration.
• Experience working with multicultural teams and across multiple time zones.
• Demonstrable support for and belief in the Greenpeace network core aims and values