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Mission and objectives
The UN Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 47 least developed countries (LDCs). With its capital mandate and instruments, UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domestic level, to reduce poverty and support local economic development. UNCDF’s financing models work through two channels: financial inclusion that expands the opportunities for individuals, households, and small businesses to participate in the local economy, providing them with the tools they need to climb out of poverty and manage their financial lives; and localized investments that show how fiscal decentralization, innovative municipal finance, and structured project finance can drive public and private funding that underpins local economic expansion and sustainable development.
Context
The volunteers will work under the direct supervision of the Fellows responsible for the Agora rollout. They will receive guidance from the Deputy Executive Secretary of UNCDF, who leads the Agora initiative, to ensure alignment with the initiative's objectives. Additionally, coordination with the Head of Communications will be maintained to ensure the marketing and communication strategy for Agora aligns with the overall goals of the rollout. The volunteers will be supported by dedicated volunteers who will assist in research and other tasks related to the rollout of Agora in their assigned continent. The volunteers will be selected based on their skills and experience and will report directly to the Fellows.
Task description
Duration: The volunteer assignment will span 3.5 months, starting in mid-June and concluding in September. Scope of Work: Month 1 (June): - Familiarize themselves with the Agora platform, including its features, functionalities, and target users. - Understand the Agora team's structure and collaborate with the IT developers to gain insights into the platform's technical aspects. Months 2-3 (July-August): - Conduct market research to identify potential users, partners, and competitors in selected countries. - Assist in developing a country-specific rollout plan, including key milestones, activities, and required resources for a successful launch. - Contribute to the creation of a stakeholder engagement plan to identify decision-makers, influencers, and supporters in selected countries. - Collaborate with the Agora team in drafting marketing and communication materials that effectively promote Agora's benefits, features, and value proposition. - Support the organization of workshops, webinars, and other events to showcase Agora's capabilities and connect with potential users, partners, and investors. Month 4 (September): - Coordinate closely with the Agora team and local partners to ensure a smooth rollout of Agora in each country. - Monitor the progress of the rollout, gather user feedback, and report key achievements, challenges, and lessons learned to the Agora team. Deliverables: - A concise research report highlighting key trends, opportunities, and challenges in selected countries. - Contribution to a country-specific rollout plan, including milestones, activities, and required resources. - Assistance in developing a stakeholder engagement plan identifying key decision-makers, influencers, and supporters. - Support in creating marketing and communication materials that effectively promote Agora's benefits and value proposition. - Participation in organizing workshops, webinars, and events to showcase Agora's capabilities and engage with potential users, partners, and investors.