Online Volunteer for Research on Potential Donors and Funding Partners

Host entity: UNDP

Application deadline: 31/08/2026

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is committed to helping Uzbekistan build a modern, prosperous, democratic society, based on responsive government systems, people prepared for future challenges and opportunities, and an inclusive green economy.

UNDP first became active in Uzbekistan in 1993, and has over subsequent decades implemented hundreds of projects alongside the national government, business, civil society and academic. We are proud to be both Uzbekistan’s primary development partner and a leading member of the UN Family.

Through the continued trust of the Government of Uzbekistan, close collaboration with our fellow UN agencies and the support of national and international donors, UNDP has helped build Uzbekistan’s market economy, modernize its government, and improve the lives of its most vulnerable citizens. In addition, UNDP has helped Uzbekistan tackle some of the most prominent ecological and environmental challenges it has faced over past years.
The directions of UNDP’s work in Uzbekistan reflect the current UN Country Programme Document (CPD) and the United Nations Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (UNSDCF) for 2021-2025. They also align with the national Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) within the 2030 Agenda, and Uzbekistan’s Development Strategy for 2017-2021. Throughout 2020 UNDP helped address the national health and socio-economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and is continuing to actively assist in Uzbekistan’s inclusive, green recovery.

Assignment context

UNDP Uzbekistan's Inclusive Growth Cluster works to improve economic inclusion, support entrepreneurship and livelihoods, and strengthen financing for development in Uzbekistan. The programme also focuses on building partnerships that can support sustainable growth and broader SDG progress.
The donor mapping should include key information and characteristics of identified donors (e.g. funding priorities, geographic focus, application procedures, past support to similar initiatives) so that they can be consulted by staff and other beneficiaries. All necessary information and resources will be provided to the Online Volunteer, and regular communication via email and online calls will be used to discuss the task.

Task description

We seek support from Online Volunteers who, under the supervision of the Cluster Focal Point, will conduct donor research to support the Inclusive Growth Cluster in Uzbekistan. Specifically, the Online Volunteer will be asked to:
- Create a mapping tool or donor research template to collect and organize information
- Prepare a research plan and identify relevant research sources
- Conduct research, online or otherwise, to identify potential national and international donors relevant to the Cluster`s projects and focus
- Capture collected data and information in the prepared mapping tool
- Compile donor profiles with key information, such as thematic focus, geographic priorities, and partnership modalities

Skills and experience

Candidates should have previous experience in donor mapping, prospect research, market research, or development research. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are required, along with the ability to organize and summarize information clearly. Knowledge of the country’s context and familiarity with the development sector will be an advantage.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.