2027 Volunteer Strategy and Partnership Mapping for Equatorial Guinea
Organizational Context
Cabo Verde operates as a pilot Joint Office for UN agencies including UNDP, UNFPA, and UNICEF, a model designed for harmonizing UN activities in small countries. This initiative aims to streamline operations through a unified structure and common country program. The context highlights the growing recognition of volunteerism's role in achieving sustainable development and strengthening community participation, yet notes a lack of current data on Cabo Verde's volunteerism ecosystem.
Job Purpose
This assignment aims to generate crucial evidence and insights into Cabo Verde's volunteerism ecosystem. The objective is to inform and enhance future UNV engagement, facilitate the development of strategic partnerships, and improve volunteer mobilization efforts. By mapping key stakeholders, identifying potential collaboration areas, and analyzing opportunities for volunteer contributions, this role will directly support UNV's strategic planning for 2027, ensuring a more informed and effective approach to leveraging volunteerism for sustainable development outcomes in the country.
Responsibilities
The Online Volunteer will conduct comprehensive desk research on Cabo Verde's development landscape, identifying and mapping key stakeholders across government, UN agencies, international financial institutions, donors, civil society, universities, youth networks, and the private sector. This includes researching ongoing programs where volunteers can contribute and pinpointing entry points for volunteer mobilization and community engagement. The role involves analyzing partnership opportunities in areas such as youth engagement, health, education, gender equality, climate action, and social cohesion. Additionally, the volunteer will compile information on donor priorities related to civic engagement and volunteerism, and develop strategic recommendations for UNV's 2027 planning, focusing on potential partners for collaboration and volunteer mobilization.
Work Experience
Strong research and analytical skills are essential. The ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from multiple sources is required. Experience in stakeholder mapping, partnership development, or international development is desirable. Knowledge of volunteerism, youth engagement, sustainable development, or community mobilization is considered an asset.
Skills
Key competencies include strong research and analytical skills, information synthesis, and excellent writing and reporting abilities. Desirable skills encompass stakeholder mapping, partnership development, and knowledge of volunteerism, youth engagement, and sustainable development. Proficiency in communication, advocacy, public information, partnerships, resource mobilization, and volunteer management is also valued.