Online Volunteer Supporting Research on Inclusive Growth and Development Finance

Host entity: UNDP

Application deadline: 20/08/2026

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 Programme supports national efforts to promote inclusive and sustainable growth through employment creation, entrepreneurship, policy support, and financing solutions.
Research support will strengthen the programme's ability to produce evidence-based inputs for internal planning, partnership development, and SDG-related work. The contribution of Online Volunteers will help the team synthesize information and prepare concise knowledge products for use by the programme team

Task description

We are looking for 1 Online Volunteer who, under the guidance of the Focal Point, will support the Inclusive Growth Cluster Programme with research tasks related to its areas of work. The Online Volunteer will be responsible for:
- Discuss and determine parameters for the research together with the assigned focal point
- Identifying and gathering relevant sources, reports, and policy documents
- Conduct research on potential funding streams (bilateral, multilateral, private sector, foundations) relevant to inclusive growth, financing for development, entrepreneurship, livelihoods, and SDG implementation
- Summarizing findings in a short report or research brief
- Organizing information in a clear and concise format for further internal use

Skills and experience

Candidates should have strong research and analytical skills, as well as experience in desk research, report writing, policy analysis, or related fields. Strong writing skills and the ability to summarize information accurately and clearly are required. Familiarity with development issues, inclusive growth, or public policy is an advantage. A degree in a relevant field is an asset.

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