Communications package for IOM and CARIFESTA

Tags: Human Rights climate change
  • Added Date: Tuesday, 22 July 2025
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Mission and objectivesThe 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 regionโ€™s identity. From the tragedy of slavery to todayโ€™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 CARICOMโ€™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.

ContextIOM is supporting CARICOM in the development of a regional migration policy. To support the communications efforts around this initiative, IOM Caribbean is seeking a graphic designer to conceptualize and design a frame to brand photos captured at a face to face festival event and social media cards with similar look and feel, promoting the migration history of the Caribbean, and the connection between migration and Caribbean culture.

Task DescriptionIOM Caribbean is seeking the support of 1 Online Volunteer with experience in graphic design to support communication efforts related to the development of a regional migration policy in collaboration with CARICOM. The volunteer will design a frame to brand photos captured at a face-to-face festival event and raise awareness about migration, as well as design social media cards with a similar look and feel.

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