Research and Report Writing Support

Host entity: UNITAR Division for Prosperity / Hiroshima Office

Application deadline: 08/09/2026

Mission and objectives

UNITAR Division of Prosperity offers world-class learning and knowledge sharing services to present and future change-makers from developing countries, particularly youth and women, that are designed to shape an inclusive, sustainable and prosperous world.We train developing countries, particularly those facing socio-economic challenges including LDCs, LLCDs, SIDs and conflict/post conflict countries, and marginalized communities, including women and youth, with the skills for sustainable prosperity.Our programmes strive to accelerate the achievement of the SDGs, prioritizing the agenda’s goal to reach the furthest behind first to ensure no one is left behind. We offer evidenced-based learning services using cutting edge methodologies and technologies adaptable to the needs of the regions and individuals we serve.With our headquarters in Hiroshima, peacebuilding is central to our work.

Assignment context

The UNITAR Division for Prosperity is developing training programmes that support the capacity of development of individuals working in the field of international cooperation. For the future operation and development of the programmes, we need to conduct research. This research will play an important role in strengthening the programmes impact by contributing to evidence-based project planning and implementation.

To that end, we are looking to collaborate with Online Volunteers who have experience in research, data analysis, and report writing through this remote assignment.

Task description

The UNITAR Division for Prosperity is looking for support from motivated Online Volunteers with previous experience in conducting research and data analysis. Specifically, the Online Volunteers will contribute to research on current recruitment and human resource trends in the field of international cooperation. Under supervision and guidance on the use of official databases, organizational websites, and other reliable sources, Online Volunteers will research and analyze recent trends, such as the skills, qualifications, and competencies most in demand in the field of international cooperation.

Online Volunteers are expected to individually deliver 1–2-page report of their research in English. If the raw data is in any other language than English, its summary needs to be translated.

Skills and experience

An advanced university degree (master's degree or equivalent) is required. Experience in academic or applied research involving data collection, analysis, and reporting will be an asset. Candidates with a bachelor's degree combined with at least three years of relevant professional experience in statistical analysis, data management, or related fields may also be considered.

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