Result of Service

Duration of contract: 24 February – 31 May 2025 (Start date is as early as possible in February. The contract will possibly be extended.) Output to be delivered in digital copy and service deliver on site. Performance indicators for evaluation of outputs: • Demonstrated expertise • Timely delivery of outputs • All reports and other outputs meet the required standards and align with project objectives and donor expectations. Please ensure to indicate your financial proposal (daily rate expected) in your motivation letter.

Work Location

Bangkok

Expected duration

3.5 months

Duties and Responsibilities

Many investment promotion agencies (IPAs) are undergoing strategic reset in response to the coronavirus crisis, the changing geopolitical landscape as well as new investment trends and opportunities. IPAs around the world had to adapt and rethink traditional investment promotion strategies, FDI models, and priority sectors in which to target FDI to build back better and get back on a path towards sustainable development. A key part of this rethink has also been the shift towards packaging, vetting, and promoting investible opportunities in sectors related to sustainable development and towards cooperating more within regional frameworks to promote themselves to attract investment, and where feasible boost trade. In this context, ESCAP has been providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to its member state Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to support their national and regional investment attraction and promotion work in sustainable development sectors. This project ASEAN Green Investment Catalyst (AGIC) will focus on supporting the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP), by boosting institutional capacity and project offerings of investment promotion agencies regionally and nationally to attract investment in green transition sectors. This project aligns with ESCAP’s mission to advance sustainable development and regional cooperation through capacity-building and technical assistance in investment promotion attraction at both the national and regional levels. Through these activities, ESCAP aims to strengthen both national and regional approaches to investment promotion and attraction aligned with sustainable development objectives. This TOR is for a consultant to support the implementation of the project by assisting with administrative processes for procurement, HR, and overall project management. Additionally, they will provide substantive support for green transition and gender-related components of the project. Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Economic Affairs Officer, Innovation, Enterprise and Investment Section of the Trade, Investment and Innovation Division, the responsibilities are: • The consultant will assist with administrative processes, including facilitation of procurement, HR, and logistical coordination, to ensure the efficient implementation of project activities. • The consultant will coordinate the project’s financial reporting ensuring the alignment of reports with donor guidelines, updating the project risk register to identify and mitigate risks, and managing the carbon tracker to ensure accurate reporting. • The consultant will facilitate donor relations by engaging with Palladium and FCDO, preparing quarterly progress reports, and developing materials for donor calls, updates, and monthly presentations. • Substantive support will be provided for green transition initiatives and the implementation of the GEDSI Action Plan. The consultant will support the integration of these components into project activities and outputs. • The consultant will contribute to the delivery of outputs for the UK project, including case-based reporting, and develop concept notes and outlines as needed.

Qualifications/special skills

– Master’s degree in economics, business, international development or related field. – A minimum of three-years of experience in project/programme management and coordination. – A minimum of two-year experience in programme management related to climate- and/or gender-responsive investment, sustainable and inclusive finance, or a related field is required. – Experience working in the ASEAN region is required. – Experience working for the United Nations, or for another international organization or development partner is required. – Experience in promoting private sector development is required.

Languages

Excellent spoken communication skills in English are required.

Additional Information

Please ensure to indicate your financial proposal (daily rate expected) in your motivation letter. How to Apply: Applicants are required to complete the screening questions. In addition, applicants must include a motivational letter as part of their application. There is a specific section in Inspira which allows for this. The letter should detail a technical proposal outlining your approach to achieving the deliverables specified in the job description, with examples of relevant methodologies, tools, or strategies you have successfully employed in similar projects. Additionally, please provide a financial proposal with a proposed consultancy fee per deliverable. Your letter should also highlight at least two relevant projects from your experience, showcasing your qualifications and alignment with the consultancy’s objectives. Applications that do not include these elements will not be considered.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.