Support with research investment

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) works in around 170 countries and territories to reduce poverty, address inequality, and strengthen countries’ ability to manage shocks and sustain progress. As the UN’s lead development agency, UNDP supports countries not only in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, but also in advancing related national, regional and global commitments on climate action, governance, resilience, and economic development. UNDP provides policy advice, technical assistance, and capacity building, and plays a key role in connecting governments with international knowledge, resources, and partnerships. A particular focus is placed on supporting Least Developed Countries to strengthen institutions, improve livelihoods, and build long‑term development pathways. UNDP has been present in Mozambique since 1976, working with the Government to advance national development priorities. The country programme focuses on accelerating structural transformation, promoting inclusive growth, and addressing systemic risks, ensuring that no one is left behind. Core priorities include supporting economic diversification and sustainable livelihoods, strengthening resilience to climate and economic shocks, and promoting inclusive governance and social cohesion. The programme places particular emphasis on reducing poverty and inequality, advancing gender equality, and creating opportunities for women, youth, and other groups facing persistent barriers. It also supports efforts to reduce the country’s vulnerability to natural hazards and to ensure the sustainable management of natural resources.

Context UNDP Mozambique is exploring investment activity across sectors and regions of Mozambique as part of its broader economic analysis work. This involves systematically identifying, documenting, and organizing investment-related information to support ongoing research and planning within the country programme. The UN Volunteer will support this initiative by sourcing investment data from multiple stakeholders and validating accuracy through direct engagement. Working Conditions: Location: Remote Team Structure: UN Volunteers will work under the supervision of the Senior Economist, Economist and Research and Data Analyst within UNDP Mozambique's Economic Advisory Team. Communication: Regular meetings with the Economic Advisory Team to discuss progress, troubleshoot challenges, and receive guidance. Support: Ongoing feedback and mentoring from the supervising team members.

Key Responsibilities: - Source and aggregate investment data across sectors and geographic regions. Find investment information from government reports, company websites, news sources, and databases, then organize it by sector (agriculture, energy, manufacturing, tourism etc.) and province. - Review data for accuracy and completeness. Check all collected information for errors, missing details, or conflicting figures. Flag discrepancies that need follow-up. - Validate data through directly contracting stakeholders. Contact investment entities and government agencies via email, phone, or meetings to confirm information is correct and gather missing details. - Maintain organized Excel datasets. Input verified information into well-structured spreadsheets with clear columns (Company Name, Sector, Investment Amount, Year, Province, Source, Status, etc). Ensure consistency in formatting and data entry.