Status of Volunteerism in Cabo Verde: Research and Analysis Report
Organizational Context
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme supports the identification of strategic opportunities to strengthen volunteer mobilization and engagement in Cabo Verde. UNV aims to map potential collaborators, including donors, development partners, government institutions, UN agencies, civil society, academia, and the private sector. Findings will inform UNV's strategic planning, advocacy, and partnership engagement, promoting volunteerism within national development and UN programming. This initiative aligns with the broader UNDP mission to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Purpose
This assignment seeks to generate evidence and insights into the volunteerism ecosystem in Cabo Verde, where limited information is currently available. The primary goal is to produce a concise analytical report on the status of volunteerism, identifying existing initiatives, organizations, and stakeholders. The report will analyze the enabling environment, including opportunities and challenges, and assess volunteerism's potential contribution to national development priorities and the SDGs. The findings will directly support UNV's future engagement, partnership development, and volunteer mobilization efforts in the country, contributing to strategic planning and advocacy.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteer will conduct desk research to develop a concise analytical report on volunteerism in Cabo Verde. Key duties include researching the current volunteerism landscape, reviewing relevant national, regional, and UN documents, and identifying existing volunteer initiatives, programmes, networks, and organizations. The volunteer will analyze the enabling environment, mapping key stakeholders such as government institutions, UN agencies, civil society, youth associations, academic institutions, and development partners. The role involves assessing volunteerism's contribution to national development priorities and SDGs, developing recommendations for strengthening volunteerism and expanding engagement opportunities, and preparing a final report with strategic recommendations, stakeholder mapping, analysis of opportunities and challenges, and an executive summary.
Work Experience
Required experience includes strong research and analytical skills, experience conducting desk reviews and preparing reports, and the ability to synthesize information from multiple sources. Excellent written communication skills are essential. Familiarity with UN or development-related issues is desirable.
Skills
Key skills include strong research and analytical abilities, excellent written communication, and the capacity to synthesize information. Expertise in communication, advocacy, public information, partnerships, resource mobilization, and volunteer management is desirable. An interest in volunteerism, youth engagement, civic participation, and sustainable development is also important.