Copy Editing of the Regional Migration Health Profile Document of the countries in the East and Horn of Africa

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The IOM – Migration Health Division seeks for a motivated volunteer to conduct a Copy Editing of the Regional Migration Health Profile Document of the countries in the East and Horn of Africa. The document is a 16-page document and duration of assignment is 2 weeks. The translation will follow a standard but adaptable approach for this purpose, and the methods may include, but not limited to, the following: 1. Correctness 2. Accuracy 3. Consistency 4. Completeness 5. Communication The copy editor will make sure that a text is readable, accurate and ready for publication. Check text to ensure it is well written and logically structured. Correct grammar and spelling. Ensure the text is in line with IOM's house style.

• Writing and editing

• Translation and interpretation

  Migration places individuals in situations which may impact their physical and mental well-being. Conditions surrounding the migration process can increase the vulnerability to ill health. Migration also cuts across economic and social policies, human rights and equity issues, development agendas, and social norms – all of which are relevant to migration health. The East and Horn of Africa has historically been part of global migration and trade networks and continues to play an important role in both. Countries in the region face a common crisis which includes drought, floods, armed conflicts, acute food shortages and mass displacements; complicated by a lack of resources access to any health services for majority of its population. IOM through its regional and country offices and close partnership with governments and relevant partners is contributing to advancing the migration health agenda. This migration profile document was developed to inform IOM programming and it shows Migration Trends Relevant to Public Health, 2019 programmatic highlights on IOM Health Programming, IOM Support to Health Systems and more recently IOM response to COVID-19.

• Volunteers: 1 needed

• 11-20 hours per week / 2 weeks

  The volunteer will be a Native English speaker with excellent spoken written English, including good spelling and grammar. A meticulous approach to the work and an eye for detail. Proven experience of copy editing, and proof reading considered as an advantage. Have at least experience on literature copy editing proven by past work at an organisational or inter-agency level for an organisation comparable to IOM or in an academic institution. Knowledge of French is an asset but not a requirement.

• Kenya

• English