2027 Volunteer Strategy and Partnership Mapping for Equatorial Guinea

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.

General

Description of assignment title

2027 Volunteer Strategy and Partnership Mapping for Equatorial Guinea

Assignment country

Equatorial Guinea

Sustainable Development Goal

17. Partnerships for the goals

Host entity

UNDP Equatorial Guinea

Modality

Online

For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?

1 - 5 hours per week

Number of Assignments

3

Duration

6 weeks

Advertisement end date

2026-11-02

Details

Mission and objectives

As the United Nations lead agency on international development, UNDP works in 170 countries and territories to eradicate poverty and reduce inequality. UNDP help countries to develop policies, leadership skills, partnering abilities, institutional capabilities, and to build resilience to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. The organisation’s work is concentrated in three focus areas: sustainable development, democratic governance and peace building, and climate and disaster resilience. UNDP’s mandate is to end poverty, build democratic governance, rule of law, and inclusive institutions. We advocate for change, and connect countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. UNDP has been in Equatorial Guinea since 1976. The Country Office (CO) is currently implementing the Country Programme Document (CPD) 2019-2023. The current CPD is focused on 2 pillars: (i) inclusive and sustainable development, and (ii) strengthen effective, accountable, and inclusive governance.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is supporting the identification of strategic opportunities to strengthen volunteer mobilization and engagement in Equatorial Guinea. As part of planning for 2027, UNV seeks to map potential donors, development partners, government institutions, UN agencies, civil society organizations, academic institutions, and private sector stakeholders that could collaborate on volunteer initiatives and support volunteer mobilization efforts aligned with national and UN priorities.

The findings will contribute to strategic engagement, resource mobilization efforts, and the development of a volunteerism strategy for Equatorial Guinea.

Context

Volunteerism is a cross-cutting mechanism that helps strengthen community participation, local ownership, social cohesion, and the achievement of sustainable development outcomes. As the UN advances implementation of the 2030 Agenda and country-level programming frameworks, there is an opportunity to better position volunteerism as an enabler of development results. This assignment will contribute to generating evidence and recommendations that can support advocacy efforts and strengthen the integration of volunteerism across UN priorities and programmes in Lusophone countries.

Task type

Research data gathering

Task description

Under the guidance of the Regional Office, the Online Volunteer will:

Conduct desk research on the development landscape in Equatorial Guinea. Identify and map key stakeholders, including: Government ministries and institutions; UN agencies; International financial institutions; Bilateral and multilateral donors; Development partners; Civil society organizations and NGOs; Universities and youth networks; Private sector entities with corporate social responsibility initiatives. Research ongoing programmes and initiatives where volunteers could contribute. Identify potential entry points for volunteer mobilization and community engagement. Analyze opportunities for partnerships related to youth engagement, health, education, gender equality, climate action, social cohesion, and community development. Compile relevant information on donor priorities and funding areas related to civic engagement and volunteerism. Develop recommendations on strategic partners with whom UNV could initiate discussions regarding volunteer mobilization and collaboration in 2027. Expected Deliverables

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

1. Stakeholder Mapping Report

A list of key institutions and partners in Equatorial Guinea, including their mandates and potential areas of collaboration with UNV.

2. Donor Mapping Matrix

A concise matrix of potential donors and development partners, including thematic priorities and opportunities for engagement.

3. Volunteer Mobilization Opportunities Brief

Identification of sectors and programmes where volunteers could support development outcomes.

4. Strategic Recommendations

Practical recommendations for strengthening partnerships and volunteer mobilization efforts as part of UNV's 2027 planning.

5. Executive Summary Presentation

A short presentation summarizing key findings and recommended next steps.

Assignment requirements

Required experience

Strong research and analytical skills. Ability to gather, organize, and synthesize information from multiple sources. Experience in stakeholder mapping, partnership development, or international development is desirable. Knowledge of volunteerism, youth engagement, sustainable development, or community mobilization is an asset. Excellent writing and reporting skills. Ability to work independently and meet agreed deadlines.

Languages

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

Required education level

Secondary education in Social Sciences International Relations Development Studies Public Policy Political Science Communications Sociology

Area(s) of expertise

Partnerships, resource mobilisation, Volunteer management and advocacy, Communication, advocacy, public information

Other information

Volunteerism

Volunteerism is understood as a wide range of activities undertaken of free will, for the general public good, for which monetary reward is not the principal motivating factor.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics. As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

Selected candidates for certain occupational groups may be subject to inoculation (vaccination) requirements, including against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) in line with the applicable host entity policy

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Secondary education in social sciences or related field; strong research and analytical skills; experience in stakeholder mapping or international development desirable; working knowledge of English, Portuguese, and Spanish; ability to work independently.

Key Responsibilities

• conducting desk research
• mapping stakeholders
• compiling reports

Job Details

• Category: Research and Development (R&D)
• Seniority: No Prior Experience Required
• Commitment: Volunteer
• Workplace: Remote — Equatorial Guinea
• Languages: English, Portuguese, Spanish

About United Nations Volunteers (UNV)

A UN programme supporting volunteer mobilization and engagement worldwide. — Industry: Non-Profit Organizations and NGOs