Local consultant for the national evaluation of investment projects

Support selection and evaluation of investment projects for SDG Investment Fair

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Overview

Support selection and evaluation of investment projects for SDG Investment Fair

You have:

  • Advanced university degree (Masters and equivalent) in Financial Management, Financial analysis, MBA, Econometrics, or related field is required.
  • A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in developing and evaluating investment projects, including experience with ESG is required.
  • Prior experience of developing ToRs for investment projects feasibility studies is desired.
  • Previous experience of working with Big Four is desirable.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Armenian is required; knowledge of Russian is an asset.

Result of Service- 3-4 investment projects selected to be considered for Spring 2023 SDG Investment Fair. - Feasibility study ToR developed for selected investment project/s.

Work Location Yerevan

Expected duration 2 months

Duties and Responsibilities UN in Armenia is supporting the Government of Armenia with the identification and selection of viable investment project proposals for presentation at the upcoming Spring 2023 SDG Investment fair. Identification and selection of investment project will take into consideration project maturity incl. risk assessment, feasibility and other criteria. If needed, the consultant will also support providing substantial feedback towards improving the project proposals and enhancing project readiness. The expected contribution of the consultant will include, but not be limited to the following: - Support the development of screening and selection methodology to assess submitted investment project in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Martirosyan, Enterprise Armenia and the SDG Investment Fair team. - Facilitate the selection process of investment projects in collaboration with the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia, Mr. Martirosyan, Enterprise Armenia and Office of the UN Resident Coordinator in Armenia. - Develop a ToR of the feasibility study to be undertaken for the selected investment project/s.

Qualifications/special skills Advanced university degree (Masters and equivalent) in Financial Management, Financial analysis, MBA, Econometrics, or related field is required. A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in developing and evaluating investment projects, including experience with ESG is required. Prior experience of developing ToRs for investment projects feasibility studies is desired. Previous experience of working with Big Four is desirable.

Languages Fluency in spoken and written English and Armenian is required; knowledge of Russian is an asset.

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 a time when you evaluated an investment project? This question assesses your experience and skills in project evaluation. Provide a clear example, focusing on your role and the impact of your evaluation.
How do you approach developing ToRs for feasibility studies? The interviewer is looking for your understanding and methodology in creating ToRs. Pro members can see the explanation.
What factors do you consider when assessing investment project risks? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What methodologies do you use for project selection and why? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe your experience working with various stakeholders in investment projects. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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