About this role
UNFPA ONLINE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Eswatini, is seeking a qualified Online Volunteer to support its grant and proposal development, resource mobilisation, and strategic partnership activities.
The selected volunteer will work remotely under the guidance of the UNFPA Eswatini Programme Specialist for SRHR/HIV and collaborate with the Country Office programme team to develop competitive funding proposals and strengthen donor engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- The volunteer will be responsible for drafting competitive funding proposals and concept notes, developing logical frameworks, Results-Based Management matrices, indicators, and Theories of Change.
- The role will also involve researching and integrating relevant data on adolescent pregnancy, gender-based violence, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and youth health services.
- Additional responsibilities include reviewing and editing proposals, donor reports, and funding documents, researching donor priorities and funding opportunities, analysing development funding trends, and identifying potential resource mobilisation opportunities.
- The volunteer will also prepare donor presentations, pitch decks, executive summaries, and briefing materials while ensuring that proposals align with UNFPA’s strategic priorities and national development policies.
Eligibility Requirements
- Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Public Health, Gender Studies, Public Administration, Economics, or a related social science discipline.
- Candidates should have demonstrated experience in grant writing, proposal development, donor relations, or resource mobilisation.
- Additional requirements include knowledge of sexual and reproductive health and rights, youth development, gender equality, or demographic data, as well as strong technical writing, research, communication, and analytical skills.
- Applicants should have practical knowledge of logical frameworks, results-based management, and project design.
- Language Requirement: Fluent English.
Who Can Apply?
- The opportunity is open to qualified applicants internationally, including Nigerians.
Work Arrangement and Duration
- Fully remote volunteering opportunity
- 12 weeks
- 16–20 hours per week
- Opportunity to gain international development experience with a United Nations agency.
Application Deadline
- 18 November 2026 at 1:00 AM.
Application Link
- Application Link
Source
- Note: The United Nations does not charge any application, recruitment, interview, or processing fees.
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