Status of Volunteerism in Equatorial Guinea: Research and Analysis Report
Organizational Context
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has been active in Equatorial Guinea since 1976, focusing on inclusive and sustainable development, and strengthening governance. The UN Volunteers (UNV) programme supports UN's strategic planning and partnership engagement in the country. UNV aims to identify opportunities to enhance volunteer mobilization and engagement, aligning with national development priorities and UN objectives. This initiative seeks to map potential collaborators and foster volunteerism's role in achieving Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Purpose
This assignment aims to address the limited information available on the volunteerism ecosystem in Equatorial Guinea. The Online Volunteer will conduct desk research to generate evidence and insights on the current status of volunteerism. The findings will support UNV's strategic planning, advocacy, and partnership development efforts. By analyzing the landscape, identifying key stakeholders, and assessing opportunities and challenges, the volunteer will contribute to strengthening volunteer mobilization and engagement, ultimately promoting volunteerism's role in national development and SDG implementation.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteer will conduct comprehensive desk research on the volunteerism landscape in Equatorial Guinea. This includes reviewing relevant national, regional, and UN documents concerning volunteerism, civic engagement, youth participation, and community development. The volunteer will identify existing volunteer initiatives, programmes, networks, and organizations. A key task is to analyze the enabling environment for volunteerism, highlighting opportunities and challenges. The volunteer will also map key stakeholders, including government bodies, UN agencies, civil society, youth associations, academic institutions, and development partners. Finally, the volunteer will assess volunteerism's contribution to national development priorities and SDGs, developing recommendations for strengthening volunteerism and partnerships, and preparing a final analytical report with an executive summary.
Work Experience
Required experience includes strong research and analytical skills, experience in conducting desk reviews and preparing reports, and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources. Excellent written communication skills are necessary. Familiarity with UN or development-related issues is desirable.
Skills
Key skills include research, analysis, report writing, and information synthesis. Expertise in partnerships, resource mobilization, volunteer management, advocacy, communication, and public information is desirable. A strong interest in volunteerism, youth engagement, civic participation, and sustainable development is expected.