Cabo Verde became the first pilot Joint Office (JO) of the Ex-Com agencies (UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA and WFP) on 1 January 2006. This was a major step in the UN reform towards the harmonization and simplification of UN activities in small countries. The Joint Office model consists of a single UN office of the participating agencies, led by one representative who equally represents all the participating agencies. The JO has one organizational structure and a single program/common country program encompassing the activities and mandates of all participating agencies, and uses one set of business processes, rules, and regulations under a “support agency”. Since 2010, with the discontinuation of WFP Office in Cabo Verde, following the graduation to a Middle-Income Country in 2008 , the Joint Office is now comprised of three agencies - UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF.

Cabo Verde offers a unique setup. In 2006, UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF joined forces and created a Joint Office to harmonize and streamline the activities of the UN agencies, funds and programs in the country. The Joint Office builds on the mandates of the three agencies and combines their strengths. It implements one Common Country Program with one budget under the direction of a Joint Resident Representative who is accredited on behalf of the three agencies. Thus, the Joint Office offers fully integrated support to the Government of Cabo Verde. In the Joint Office, a future UNV will thus get hands-on experience with three important UN agencies and actively support programmatic UN integration which goes beyond the ambition of the current reform of the UN development system.
The JO has one organizational structure and a single programme/common country programme encompassing the activities and mandates of all participating agencies, and uses one set of business processes, rules and regulations under a “support agency” arrangement. In Cabo Verde, UNDP systems are used.  The Joint Office is the leading entity in the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework 2023-2027 which is fully aligned with the National Sustainable Development Plan and with Agenda 2030. A joint UNDP, UNFPA and UNICEF Common Country Programme Document (CCPD) for 2023-2027, is based on four results areas aligned with SDGs (People, Planet, Prosperity, and Peace), with a strong focus on building systems and partnerships for SDG implementation in the country, leading to the need for innovative, creative and integrated solutions both on programme and operations.

Under the direct supervision of the National Secretary for Climate Action the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

1) Support Climate Governance & Transparency
• Assist in the preparation for submission of climate governance and transparency reports (e.g., UNFCCC-related documents such as BTR, NDC updates) by organizing inputs and co-ordinating with focal points.
• Help ensure timely collection and consolidation of information from ministries and stake-holders for reporting purposes.

2) Contribute to NDC and NAP Implementation
• Support the Secretariat in tracking and documenting progress on national climate commit-ments and sectoral actions.
• Assist in preparing summaries and communication materials on implementation status for internal meetings and public awareness.

3) Climate Finance & Resource Mobilization
• Help compile and organize information on climate finance opportunities, funding windows, and partner requirements.
• Support the team in preparing background notes and meeting documentation for dialogues on financing plans and partnerships.

4) Stakeholder Coordination
• Assist in organizing consultations and coordination meetings with government entities, civil society, private sector, and development partners.
• Maintain updated stakeholder lists and help synthesize feedback from consultations for in-ternal use.

5) Knowledge Management & Communication
• Keep documents, reports, and materials well-structured and accessible for the Secretariat team.
• Assist in preparing and sharing approved summaries, briefs, and materials through existing channel.
6) Support Adaptation & Mitigation Activities
• Assist in documenting activities and outputs related to the National Adaptation Plan and NDC.
• Help organize evidence (reports, photos, attendance lists) for monitoring and reporting purposes.

7) Administrative Support
• Prepare meeting agendas, invitations, and minutes for Secretariat and stakeholder ses-sions.
• Maintain organized filing systems (digital and physical) for official documents and corre-spondence.
• Support logistics for events and workshops, including participant registration and materials preparation.
• Assist with basic procurement and travel arrangements following UNV and Secretariat guidelines.