Support research to the United Nations Common Analyses for Micronesia

Host entity: UNRCO/ UN Multi-Country Office Micronesia

Application deadline: 14/09/2026

Mission and objectives

The United Nations Multi-Country Resident Coordinator’s Office for Micronesia (MCO Micronesia) is based in Kolonia, Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) and comprises a team of national and international staff. MCO Micronesia oversees five Pacific small island developing States (SIDS), namely FSM, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Naoero and Palua. It focuses on strategic planning, joint analyses, communications as well as partnerships and development finance to deliver more effectively and efficiently in achieving the 2030 Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the national and subregional levels. MCO Micronesia also promotes the normative values of the United Nations: gender equality and human rights, environmental sustainability and leaving no one behind (LNOB).

Assignment context

Under the guidance and supervision of the Economist, five (5) Online Volunteers will contribute to the research and analysis work of the MCO, providing substantive desk-based inputs for the recurrent/annual Common Analyses of five Micronesian countries.

Task description

Under the guidance and supervision of the Economist, five (5) Online Volunteers will contribute to the research work of the MCO. The tasks will include:

- Undertaking background research and literature reviews and drafting research inputs.
- Collecting, reviewing and analysing data and other relevant materials to support research projects.
- Contributing research and analytical inputs to United Nations policy reports and papers.
- Contributing to the preparation and development of United Nations Country Analyses (CAs).
- Preparing approximately 20–30 pages of desk-based research and analytical inputs, per Online Volunteer, based on the agreed research topic and guidance provided by the MCO.

Skills and experience

Candidates should have strong research, analytical, writing, editing, and proofreading skills. Knowledge of and/or professional experience in the Asia-Pacific region is desirable. Experience or familiarity with topics related to data science, information management, artificial intelligence, climate change and the environment, disability and social inclusion, transport and mobility, or energy would be an advantage.

At the time of application, applicants must be enrolled in or have completed a first university degree programme at the minimum bachelor’s level or equivalent.

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