UNFPA ONLINE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 2026
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: UNFPA ONLINE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 2026
Position Title: Grant and Proposal Development Support
Organization: United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Eswatini Country Office
Location: Eswatini (Fully Remote / Online — Open to International Applicants, including Nigerians)
Duration: 12 Weeks
Working Hours: 16–20 Hours Per Week
Number of Openings: 1 Position
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026 at 1:00 AM
About the Role
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Eswatini is seeking a qualified Online Volunteer to support its grant and proposal development, resource mobilization, and strategic partnership activities.
Working remotely under the guidance of the UNFPA Eswatini Programme Specialist for SRHR/HIV and in collaboration with the Country Office programme team, the selected volunteer will help develop competitive funding proposals and strengthen donor engagement.
Key Responsibilities
Proposal Development: Draft competitive funding proposals, concept notes, logical frameworks, Results-Based Management (RBM) matrices, indicators, and Theories of Change.
Data Integration & Research: Research and integrate relevant data on adolescent pregnancy, gender-based violence (GBV), sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), and youth health services into proposal frameworks.
Editorial & Quality Control: Review and edit proposals, donor reports, and funding documents to ensure high technical standards.
Resource Mobilization: Research donor priorities, track development funding trends, and identify new funding opportunities.
Strategic Communication: Prepare donor presentations, pitch decks, executive summaries, and briefing materials aligned with UNFPA’s strategic priorities and national development policies.
Eligibility Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Development Studies, Public Health, Gender Studies, Public Administration, Economics, or a related social science discipline.
Experience: Demonstrated experience in grant writing, proposal development, donor relations, or resource mobilization.
Subject Matter Knowledge: Practical understanding of sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), youth development, gender equality, or demographic data.
Technical Skills: Strong technical writing, research, communication, and analytical skills, alongside practical knowledge of logical frameworks and Results-Based Management (RBM).
Language: Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Key Highlights & Benefits
Work Structure: 100% remote commitment (16–20 hours/week over 12 weeks).
Global Impact: Gain hands-on international development experience with a United Nations agency.
Eligibility: Open internationally (Nigerians are eligible to apply).
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply directly through the official United Nations Volunteers (UNV) portal:
Important Notice: The United Nations does not charge any application, recruitment, interview, or processing fees at any stage of the application process.
