Status of Volunteerism in Cabo Verde: Research and Analysis Report

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.

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.