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.