Status of Volunteerism in Cabo Verde: Research and Analysis Report

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 Cabo Verde. 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 support UNV's strategic planning, advocacy efforts, and partnership engagement in Cabo Verde, including the promotion of volunteerism within national development processes and United Nations programming.

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 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.

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