IOM: Integrating Human Mobility: Copy-editing support of CARICOM Action Plan – Bridgetown

Organization Mission

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It supports governments and migrants by offering services and policy guidance to ensure migration is managed safely, responsibly, and with dignity; contributing to development, humanitarian response, and the protection of human rights.

In the Caribbean, migration has been central to shaping the region’s identity. From the tragedy of slavery to today’s vibrant diasporas and multi-generational migrant communities, mobility remains both a cornerstone of society and an enduring aspiration.

Today, the region faces growing challenges such as climate change, demographic shifts, and labor shortages among them. Migration can serve as a vital tool to enhance resilience, foster inclusive development, and support effective governance.

Composed largely of small island developing states (SIDS), the Caribbean has unique vulnerabilities. Economies are dependent on imports, tourism, and remittances, with populations clustered in coastal areas. This makes countries especially vulnerable to climate-related disasters such as hurricanes, floods, and sea level rise. Without stronger investment in preparedness and adaptation, the risk of displacement is likely to grow.

At the same time, ageing populations and ongoing outward migration, especially to the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., are creating labor gaps in key sectors. While CARICOM’s intra-regional labor mobility offers solutions, attracting external labor may become necessary, marking a shift for a region traditionally seen as one of origin.

Context

The document outlines a Regional Action Plan for Integrating Human Mobility into Comprehensive Disaster Management Programming across Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) Participating States (PS). The Regional Plan of Action is one component of the Fostering Collaborative Approaches to Disaster-Preparedness in the Caribbean project, an initiative led by the International Organization for Migration. It builds on work to advance a coordinated response to human mobility within the context of climate change and disasters ongoing in the Caribbean region for the past decade.

Key Responsibilities

The UN Volunteer will provide high‑quality copy‑editing support to finalize the Regional Action Plan for Integrating Human Mobility into Comprehensive Disaster Management Programming across CDEMA Participating States, by reviewing the full text for accuracy, clarity, flow, and coherence; proofreading the document to eliminate grammatical, spelling, and typographical errors; ensuring consistency in terminology, style, and formatting in line with IOM standards; and working closely with the IOM team to deliver a professional, technically sound, and publication‑ready document for layout and printing.

Required Skills and Experience

– Strong copy‑editing and proofreading skills (grammar, spelling, punctuation)
– Ability to improve clarity, flow, and readability of technical documents
– High attention to detail and accuracy
– Knowledge of IOM/UN style guides and consistency in terminology and formatting
– Experience editing policy or programme documents for publication
– Ability to produce final, publication‑ready documents
– Strong collaboration and communication skills with technical teams