Consultant on FDI Strategy Development
Develop and draft FDI strategy and FDI attraction strategy that enhances trade.
Overview
Develop and draft FDI strategy and FDI attraction strategy that enhances trade.
You have:
- Recognized 1st degree, i.e. Bachelor’s Degree in economics, international relations, or related field
- Experience in working with IPAs
- Demonstrated experience on investment
- The consultant should have excellent English skills
Contract
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Result of Service
Contract duration: 15 December 2025 - 31 May 2026 Output to be delivered in digital copy. Performance indicators of evaluation of outputs: - Timely delivery of outputs and successfully developed and approved FDI strategy and FDI attraction strategy
Work Location
Remote
Expected duration
5.5m
Duties and Responsibilities
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 is to develop a draft FDI strategy and FDI attraction strategy that is trade enhancing, including the draft and develop and FDI attraction strategy that contributes to boosting exports from Uzbekistan to Asia and or Europe, the scope of which will be defined together with UZIPA include target sectors and priorities. The consultant is expected to draft a full scope of the strategy contents, develop the draft strategy together with UZIPA and ESCAP. The responsibilities are: (1) Develop a draft FDI strategy and FDI attraction strategy that is trade enhancing (2) Develop a go to market plan for selected sectors in the FDI attraction strategy
Qualifications/special skills
Recognized 1st degree, i.e. Bachelor´s Degree in economics, international relations, or related field Experience in working with IPAs Demonstrated experience on investment
Languages
The consultant should have excellent English skills.
Additional Information
Not available.
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.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience in developing FDI strategies? | This question assesses your relevant work experience. | Provide specific examples of strategies you've developed in previous roles. |
| What sectors do you believe are most relevant for FDI in Uzbekistan? | The interviewer seeks to understand your market knowledge. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach collaborating with UZIPA and ESCAP on this project? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What trade-enhancing elements would you prioritize in your strategy? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share a successful go-to-market plan you've developed previously? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you keep up with trends in foreign direct investment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What challenges have you encountered in previous investment strategy roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you believe FDI is crucial for Uzbekistan's economic development? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |