Investment Research Support Volunteer
Category | Grade:Volunteer | UNVDeadline:13 Aug 2026Job ID:1784888021271225Posted on:30 Jul 2026
Overview
Remote UN Volunteer assignment supporting UNDP Mozambique's economic research by sourcing investment information across sectors and provinces, validating figures with public and private stakeholders, resolving discrepancies and maintaining structured Excel datasets.
Department: Economic Advisory Team
Languages
Required: English, Portuguese
Minimum Experience
Not listed
Estimated Salary
Not available
Responsibilities
- Source investment information from government, company, media and database sources
- Organise investments by sector, province, amount, year, source and status
- Review records for errors, missing information and conflicting figures
- Contact companies, agencies and other stakeholders to validate data
- Maintain consistent, well-structured Excel datasets
- Flag discrepancies and synthesise findings for the Economic Advisory Team
Requirements
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data entry, organisation and monitoring
- Ability to identify errors and inconsistencies in datasets
- Ability to gather and synthesise information from reports, websites, databases, news and organisational records
- Clear written and spoken English and Portuguese
- Ability to work independently and follow instructions carefully
Skills
Investment researchData collectionData validationSpreadsheet managementSource verificationStakeholder outreachEconomic analysisData quality controlIndependent working
Tools
Microsoft Excel
Additional info
Not available