Volunteerism Research and Analysis Volunteer

Status of Volunteerism in Cabo Verde: Research and Analysis Report

Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.

Host entity: UNDP

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General

Description of assignment title: Status of Volunteerism in Cabo Verde: Research and Analysis Report

Assignment country: Cabo Verde

Duration: 42 days

Sustainable Development Goal: 17. Partnerships for the goals

Modality: Online

Work schedule: 1 - 5 hours per week

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?: 1 - 5 hours per week

Number of Assignments: 3

Details

Mission and objectives

Cabo Verde became the first pilot Joint Office (JO) of the Ex-Com agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and WFP) on 1 January 2006. This was a major step in the UN reform towards the harmonization and simplification of UN activities in small countries. The Joint Office model consists of a single UN office of the participating agencies, led by one representative who equally represents all the participating agencies. The JO has one organizational structure and a single program/common country program encompassing the activities and mandates of all participating agencies, and uses one set of business processes, rules, and regulations under a “support agency”. Since 2010, with the discontinuation of WFP Office in Cabo Verde, following the graduation to a Middle-Income Country in 2008 , the Joint Office is now comprised of three agencies - UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF.

Context

Volunteerism is increasingly recognized as a powerful mechanism for achieving sustainable development outcomes, strengthening community participation, and supporting implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals. However, limited information is currently available regarding the volunteerism ecosystem in Cabo Verde. This assignment will help generate evidence and insights to support future UNV engagement, partnership development, and volunteer mobilization efforts in the country.

Task type

Research data gathering

Task description

UNV is looking for one Online Volunteer to undertake desk research and develop a concise analytical report on the status of volunteerism in Cabo Verde.

The Online Volunteer will:

Conduct research on the current volunteerism landscape in Cabo Verde.

Review available national, regional, and UN documents relevant to volunteerism, civic engagement, youth participation, and community development.

Identify existing volunteer initiatives, programmes, networks, and organizations active in the country.

Analyze the enabling environment for volunteerism, including opportunities and challenges.

Map key stakeholders involved in volunteer engagement, including government institutions, UN agencies, civil society organizations, youth associations, academic institutions, and development partners.

Assess how volunteerism could contribute to national development priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Develop recommendations for strengthening volunteerism and expanding volunteer engagement opportunities.

Prepare a final report summarizing findings and strategic recommendations.

Expected Deliverables

By the end of the assignment, the Online Volunteer will submit:

A 10–15-page analytical report on the status of volunteerism in Cabo Verde.

Mapping of key stakeholders and volunteerism actors.

Analysis of opportunities and challenges for volunteer mobilization.

Recommendations for strengthening volunteerism and partnerships.

Executive summary highlighting key findings and priority actions.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience: No experience required

Languages: Portuguese, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable; Spanish, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable; English, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Required education level: Secondary education Partnerships, resource mobilisation, Volunteer management and advocacy, Communication, advocacy, public information

Area(s) of expertise: Communication, advocacy, public information, Partnerships, resource mobilisation, Volunteer management and advocacy

Driving license: -

Skills and experience

Strong research and analytical skills.

Experience conducting desk reviews and preparing reports.

Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources.

Excellent written communication skills.

Interest in volunteerism, youth engagement, civic participation, and sustainable development.

Familiarity with UN or development-related issues is desirable