Project Assistant-Transport (Individual Contractor)
Support the delivery of project activities and outputs in transport.
Overview
Support the delivery of project activities and outputs in transport.
You have:
- University degree in transport, civil engineering, urban planning, economics, international relations, or related discipline.
- Experience on transport-related topics in Asia and the Pacific, preferably with involvement in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or organizing national-level workshops.
- Demonstrated ability in drafting and editing materials on transport and/or international development issues, preferably in Asia-Pacific.
- Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals and indicators.
- Experience in the UN secretariat or other UN common system entity is desirable.
- Experience or familiarity with the UN editorial manual is desirable.
- Fluency in written and oral English is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The project assistant will work primarily at the ESCAP premises in Bangkok, Thailand, to support the delivery of project activities and outputs. The ultimate result of service will be the successful completion of relevant research analysis, report drafting and editing, and timely preparation of project outputs.
Work Location
Bangkok
Expected duration
1Sep2026-31Dec2026
Duties and Responsibilities
ESCAP supports its member States to develop efficient, environmentally sustainable, safe, and inclusive transport networks and services, in line with the Regional Action Programme on Sustainable Transport Development in Asia and the Pacific (2022-2026). As part of this mandate, ESCAP delivers comprehensive capacity development and technical assistance programmes on sustainable urban mobility and low carbon transport, among others. To this end, ESCAP is implementing the project "Accelerating the Transition to Electric Mobility for Public Transport in Asia and the Pacific (Phase II)" over the period 2024-2026. The project comprises focused activities aimed at launching pilot electric bus systems in four target countries: Lao PDR, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Tajikistan. These activities will deliver tailored support to each country, empowering them to implement low-carbon transport systems while also demonstrating the feasibility of various financing mechanisms for transitioning to electric buses, such as loans, grants, and green funds. These outputs will be disseminated through the Asia-Pacific Initiative on Electric Mobility to support peer learning and good practices for other countries in the region, where limited access to finance often poses difficulties in overcoming the high upfront costs and long-term viability of electric buses. ESCAP Transport Division seeks a project assistant to support the project's implementation. Building on the technical and infrastructure feasibility studies for the pilot projects in the target countries, which are being finalized by ESCAP, the project assistant will draft, edit, format, and design relevant project outputs, including reports and documents associated with the financing and on-the-ground implementation of the pilot projects. Duties and Responsibilities Over the course of the implementation of the project, the project assistant is expected to support the project team by contributing to the finalization of project outputs, including reports and other associated documents. Under the guidance and overall supervision of the project officer, the project assistant will undertake the following tasks. a) Provide required data and analyses b) Draft relevant financing inputs c) Edit, format and design project reports as necessary d) Assist in the preparation of materials required to facilitate on-the-ground implementation of the pilot projects, esp. in Lao PDR, the Philippines and Tajikistan.
Qualifications/special skills
University degree in transport, civil engineering, urban planning, economics, international relations, or related discipline. Required: (i) Experience on transport-related topics in Asia and the Pacific, preferably with involvement in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or organizing national-level workshops in collaboration with government counterparts (ii) Demonstrated ability in drafting and editing materials on transport and/or international development issues, preferably in Asia-Pacific (iii) Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals and indicators Desirable: (i) Experience in the UN secretariat or other UN common system entity; (ii) Experience or familiarity with the UN editorial manual.
Languages
Fluency in written and oral English 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 provide an example of a project you've coordinated involving multiple stakeholders? | The interviewer wants to assess your experience in handling complex projects and collaboration skills. | Describe your role, the stakeholders involved, and the impact of your contributions. |
| What strategies would you use to prepare project reports effectively? | This question gauges your understanding of report writing and presentation skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay updated with the Sustainable Development Goals and their indicators? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a challenging situation you faced in a transport-related project and how you handled it. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with electric mobility or low-carbon transport solutions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In what ways have you contributed to drafting or editing materials in your previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure stakeholder engagement during project implementation? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain how you would approach data analysis for project reporting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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