UNDP Africa (timbuktoo Initiative)Dec 3, 2025

Support research on timbuktoo Initiative Partnerships

We are looking for an online volunteers who has experience in research, is self-motivated, and possesses excellent writing skills. The task will include the following responsibilities: - Identify and gather prospective ...

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17. Partnerships for the goals
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United States of America

Assignment location

Duration

84 days

11 - 15 hours per week

Positions

3 Available

Deadline

Dec 17, 2025

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Sustainable Development Goal

17. Partnerships for the goals

General Information

Description of assignment title

Support research on timbuktoo Initiative Partnerships

Assignment country

United States of America

Sustainable Development Goal

17. Partnerships for the goals

Host entity

UNDP Africa (timbuktoo Initiative)

Type

online

Duration

84 days

Number of assignments

3

Assignment Details

Mission and Objectives

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the UN's global development network with a clear and powerful mission: to eradicate poverty, reduce inequality, and build sustainable, resilient, and inclusive societies.

Context

You will work closely with the partnerships and ecosystem team to track evolving trends and emerging actors in global and African innovation ecosystems. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential, along with the ability to synthesize information into actionable insights. A background in international development, business, or public policy is preferred.

Task Description

We are looking for an online volunteers who has experience in research, is self-motivated, and possesses excellent writing skills. The task will include the following responsibilities: - Identify and gather prospective partners -Build and contribute to partnership databases - Conduct research on potential partners as informed by the Partnerships team - Develop reports on partners and potential partners - Create a shared form with the findings, highlighting important findings The average estimated workload is expected to include a weekly report on partnership opportunities and regular updates to the partnership databases. The Online Volunteer/s will have the opportunity to build connections with the timbuktoo Initiative Partnership team at the Regional Bureau for Africa, and learn about Africa’s development finance, startup and entrepreneurship ecosystems, and how partnership processes function at UNDP.

Eligibility Criteria

Age

18 - 80

Assignment Requirements

Language Requirements
EnglishRequired
Fluent
Skills and experience
Candidates should have strong research, writing and analytical skills. Background knowledge and/or working experience in the African entrepreneurship ecosystem is desirable. A degree in a related field is considered an asset.