FDI Project Support Contractor
Assist in research, monitoring, and project support for the ASEAN Green Investment Collaboration.
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Overview
Assist in research, monitoring, and project support for the ASEAN Green Investment Collaboration.
You have:
- A university degree in economics, business, international relations, political science, communications, or another relevant field.
- A minimum of six months of experience in research, drafting of reports and data analysis related to FDI.
- Experience in conducting desk research, drafting reports, or supporting policy analysis specifically on FDI.
- Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including data collection and survey-based approaches.
- Experience in providing logistical or coordination support to projects, events, or meetings.
- Professional fluency in English is necessary.
Contract
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Result of Service
Duration of contract: 15 October 2025 - 15 July 2026 Outputs to be delivered in digital copy and to be delivered on site. The performance will be evaluated based on • Timely Delivery: All deliverables are submitted within the agreed timeline. • Quality: Comprehensive, accurate, and well-structured documentation.
Work Location
Bangkok
Expected duration
9 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 this context, ESCAP has been supporting the ASEAN Secretariat in developing and implementing the ASEAN Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan, which is aimed at promoting ASEAN as one destination for investment in green transition sectors. This project is being funded through the UK Mission to ASEAN. The ASEAN Green Investment Catalyst programme, associated with ASEAN-UK GTF, a project specifically targeting the implementation of the RIPAP, and boosting institutional capacity and project offerings of investment promotion agencies regionally and nationally to attract investment in green transition sectors. 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: • Assist with desk research and contribute to the drafting of a policy brief on green foreign direct investment (FDI) and the Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP). • Support the monitoring of RIPAP Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), including the collection and organization of relevant data. • Support the monitoring of AGIC project-level monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) results, including the maintenance of tracking tools and ensuring data collection through post-event surveys. • Contribute to the preparation of draft communications materials, such as blog posts, short updates, and social media content, ensuring consistency with project and donor requirements. • Provide substantive, logistical, and administrative support to project activities, including workshops, consultations, and coordination with partner institutions. • Assist with the preparation of reports, presentations, and other project documents as required. This TOR is for an individual contractor to provide research, monitoring, and general project support for the ASEAN Green Investment Collaboration (AGIC) project. The contractor will assist with drafting a policy brief on green FDI aligned with the Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP), support the monitoring of RIPAP key performance indicators (KPIs) and project-level M&E, and contribute to the preparation of draft communications materials. The contractor will work closely with ESCAP’s team to support the implementation of activities, coordination with partners, and preparation of reports and updates.
Qualifications/special skills
- A university degree in economics, business, international relations, political science, communications, or another relevant field. - A minimum of six months of experience in research, drafting of reports and data analysis related to FDI. Experience gained through internships or academic work placements may be accepted. - Experience in conducting desk research, drafting reports, or supporting policy analysis specifically on FDI. - Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including data collection and survey-based approaches. - Experience in providing logistical or coordination support to projects, events, or meetings.
Languages
Professional fluency in English is necessary.
Additional Information
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. Please provide answer to the following questions in your application/cover letter: 1. Experience in research, drafting of reports and data analysis related to FDI. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. 2. Experience in conducting desk research, drafting reports, or supporting policy analysis specifically on FDI. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples. 3. Experience in monitoring and evaluation, including data collection and survey-based approaches. Please explain how you meet this criterion using examples.
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
| Describe your experience in research, drafting of reports and data analysis related to FDI. Can you provide examples? | This determines your analytical skills and familiarity with FDI-related documentation. | Share specific projects or roles where you performed research and analysis on FDI. |
| Explain your experience in conducting desk research and drafting reports or supporting policy analysis on FDI. Can you give examples? | This assesses your ability to compile and synthesize research findings. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Discuss any experience you have in monitoring and evaluation, especially data collection and survey-based approaches. Provide specific examples. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of how you supported logistics or coordination for projects or events? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies have you employed in previous projects to enhance communication materials? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Detail your approach to ensure timely delivery of project outcomes in your previous roles. How did you manage deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt your research methods based on changing project requirements. What steps did you take? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain how you have coordinated with different partners or stakeholders in past projects. What were the challenges, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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