Project assistant: APTN
Assist in reviewing the APTN platform and related data collection.
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Overview
Assist in reviewing the APTN platform and related data collection.
You have:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
- At least 6 months experience in transport or sustainable development related area.
- Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
- Regular review of the technical and substantive content of the APTN platform. - Assistance in related data collection, report and analysis. - Assistance with other ad hoc tasks as assigned by the Section Chief.
Work Location
Bangkok
Expected duration
21Aug2026-21Apr2027
Duties and Responsibilities
ESCAP Transport Division is currently implementing a project on "Strengthening a coordinated and evidence-based approach to the regional transport connectivity through the use of artificial intelligence in the national and regional data tools on transport connectivity". The project aims to further develop and promote the Asia-Pacific Transport Network (APTN) platform data for greater use by policy makers to help them coordinate and use evidence-based and AI-powered tools in their decision-making processes on the future development of the regional transport network. Under the supervision of the Chief of the Transport Connectivity and Logistics Section and the project officer, the Individual contractor will support reviewing the APTN platform and its functioning, testing the existing features and organizing related consultations with the countries. Key Tasks: • Assistance in the review of the APTN technical data and interface. • Relevant data collection and analysis • Logistics support to the virtual sub-regional consultations • Assistance in testing updated APTN tools and other features
Qualifications/special skills
Bachelor's degree or equivalent. At least 6 month experience in transport or sustainable development related area.
Languages
Fluency in English, written and spoken, is required.
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 with data collection in transport projects? | This question assesses your relevant experience and knowledge in data collection. | Detail your specific experiences and the methods you used in data collection. |
| How would you approach testing updated tools on a platform like APTN? | The interviewer wants to understand your analytical and testing skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a situation where you had to communicate complex information to stakeholders. How did you ensure they understood? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What would you consider when assisting in virtual consultations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when working on multiple projects? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a data analysis project you worked on? What tools did you use? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your understanding of sustainable transport initiatives. How have you engaged with this topic? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you want to work on the APTN project specifically? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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