Community Member, Cayman Islands Independent Monitoring Board - SAGC Careers
Community Member, Cayman Islands Independent Monitoring Board
Posting Date: 26 May 2026 | Salary: CI$100 - $100 per meeting
Overview
Join the Cayman Islands Independent Monitoring Board
Make a Difference. Promote Fairness. Safeguard Human Rights
Established in February 2019, the CIIMB is an independent community‑based body that monitors the treatment and conditions of individuals in prisons and places of detention across the Cayman Islands. Its mission: to help ensure that everyone held in custody is treated humanely, fairly, and with respect for their dignity.
CIIMB members play a vital role as the “eyes and ears of our community behind closed doors,” conducting regular, unannounced visits and handling confidential applications directly from detainees. Rather than formal inspections, members observe day‑to‑day operations and speak up about conditions and treatments they observe.
The CIIMB’s monitoring and reporting are organised around four key tests of a healthy custodial environment:
- Safety: Prisoners, even the most vulnerable, are held safely;
- Respect: Prisoners are treated with respect for their human dignity;
- Purposeful Activity: Prisoners are able, and expected, to engage in activity that is likely to benefit them;
- Rehabilitation and Release Planning: Prisoners are prepared for release into the community and helped to reduce the likelihood of re-offending
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Board Member, you would:
- Visit detention facilities regularly and unannounced to monitor conditions and treatment.
- Talk confidentially with detainees and staff.
- Log and refer detainee applications or concerns to relevant agencies.
- Report any issues promptly to the Director of Prisons or the Governor’s office.
- Help prepare the CIIMB’s Annual Report, summarising key findings and recommendations.
Board meetings occur monthly, and the CIIMB is supported administratively by the Office of the Deputy Governor’s Secretariat.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills
Who We’re Looking For:
You don’t need professional experience—just a strong set of personal qualities and a wish to serve.
- Open-minded and caring.
- Committed to diversity, equality, and human rights.
- Good listeners and communicators.
- Confident, responsible, and able to work well in a team.
- Able to maintain confidentiality and accept constructive challenge.
Submission Details
Deadline: 26 June 2026 at 11:59PM
Please apply by via email to ODGSecretariat@gov.ky, including:
- Download and complete the application form available via the Office of the Deputy Governor website.
- Submit it by email to ODGSecretariat@gov.ky or hand-deliver it to the Government Administration Building, 133 Elgin Avenue, marked “Office of the Deputy Governor - Cayman Islands Monitoring Board’.
What Happens Next?
- Your application will be reviewed by a selection panel.
- If shortlisted, you will be invited to attend an interview.
- Those selected will be invited to participate in an upcoming orientation and training session.
Thank You for Caring
If you are ready to support fairness, respect, and rehabilitation within our custodial system, the CIIMB welcomes you. Thank you for your interest—your dedication can help strengthen our justice system and make a real impact.
Your Commitment and Compensation:
Available for approximately two days per month, including visits and one monthly Board meeting—schedules are flexible, including weekend or evening visits.
- A unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to human rights and transparency in the Cayman Islands.
- Valuable experience in accountability, oversight, and community service.
- Satisfaction from supporting detainees’ access to fair treatment and preparation for reintegration.
- Remuneration of CI$100 per month plus additional for visits for members (Chair and Deputy vary), and your initial appointment will be for one year.
