Duration of contract 1 February to 30 November 2026 Outputs to be delivered in digital copy and on site. The performance will be evaluated based on, Demonstrated expertise .Timely delivery of outputs. All reports and other outputs meet the required standards and align with project objectives and donor expectations.
Responsibilities :
Develop knowledge products that support Investment Promotion Agencies, including guidelines, tools, policy briefs, and case studies related to investment promotion and investment ready project development in RIPAP sectors.
Prepare annotated outlines, drafts, revised drafts, and final versions of all assigned knowledge products. Collaborate with the ESCAP project team to validate analytical approaches, structure, and scope, and adjust content.
Ensure that all knowledge products comply with the UN editorial manual standards, including sourcing, language, and clarity.
Coordinate with the project’s designer to ensure that visual layout, graphics, templates, and branding adhere to donor visibility guidelines.
Support the development of investment ready project materials for 2 to 3 projects.
This includes providing draft inputs to project documentation within the template, coordinating inputs between the external consultant, the IPA, and the project developer or proponent.
It also includes joining technical discussions and coordinating with the external consultant responsible for the technical development of the projects.
Coordinate with ASEAN IPAs to gather information, schedule technical discussions, and support both the investment ready project development work and the preparation of the knowledge products under this TOR.
Document methodologies, processes, and lessons learned from the investment ready project work, and ensure that best practices are captured and adopted within the project team.
Develop internal learning materials, templates, and process notes that strengthen the project team’s capacity to continue investment ready project development beyond the project period.
Requirements :
Master´s Degree in Economics, International relations, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, Business, or a related field.
Candidates with a bachelor's degree will be considered with 2 additional years of work experience.
A minimum of five years of experience in analytical research and preparing knowledge of products related to foreign direct investment, investment promotion, or sustainable development.
Experience conducting analytical research on foreign direct investment, investment promotion, sectoral assessments, or green investment trends.
Experience preparing high quality written outputs for publication, including policy briefs, case studies, guidelines, or analytical reports.
Experience working with government institutions, investment promotion agencies, development partners, or international organizations.
Experience managing work plans and deliverable schedules for knowledge of product development. Please indicate your expected daily rate.
Experience in financial modelling and risk assessments.
