Result of Service

Expected duration of contract: 1 June to 30 November 2026 Outputs to be delivered in digital copy and 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 and remote.

Expected duration

Approximately 6 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 sectors related to sustainable development and towards cooperating more within regional frameworks to promote themselves to attract investment, and where feasible boost trade. UN ESCAP has been providing technical assistance and capacity-building support to its member state Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to support their national and regional investment attraction and promotion work in sustainable development sectors. Under the ASEAN Green Investment Catalyst programme, funded by the UK Mission to ASEAN, ESCAP aims to strengthen institutional capacity and collaboration among IPAs. This TOR is for a consultant to work with one ASEAN member State to identify an investible opportunity from a project developer in a sector aligned with the ASEAN Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan and then work with the government counterpart and project developer to complete project documentation on the project so that it is ready to present to investors. Additionally, the consultant will develop and deliver a 2-day (12 training hours) in-person workshop with RIPAP focal points. This project ASEAN Green Investment Catalyst (AGIC) will focus on supporting the implementation of the ASEAN Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP), by boosting institutional capacity and project offerings of investment promotion agencies regionally and nationally to attract investment in green transition sectors. The ASEAN Green Investment Catalyst (AGIC) programme, funded by the UK Mission to ASEAN under the ASEAN-UK GTF. 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 of the contractor are: 1. The consultant will work closely with ESCAP and the designated national Investment Promotion Agency (IPA) in ASEAN to identify a high-potential investment opportunity and develop investment ready project documentation for that opportunity together with the IPA and the project developer. The project should be aligned with the ASEAN Regional Investment Promotion Action Plan (RIPAP). The documentation should follow the ESCAP investible opportunity project template. As part of the project documentation, the consultant will prepare high-level, qualitative descriptions of the potential emissions reduction benefits associated with the investment-ready project. These descriptions will be based on sector averages and publicly available data, providing a clear link between the project and its contribution to reducing emissions and supporting green transition efforts. The consultant will also integrate these findings into the project documentation. The consultant will incorporate Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles throughout the project development process. This includes ensuring that the investment-ready opportunity promotes equitable access, participation, and benefit-sharing, particularly for underrepresented groups. The consultant will evaluate how the proposed project can contribute to inclusivity. The final deliverables will include full project documentation and project teaser. The consultant is expected to maintain regular communication with ESCAP and the national IPA to ensure the successful completion of these deliverables. Each output will be developed in iterative consultation with ESCAP and the designated IPA to ensure alignment with project objectives, stakeholder priorities, and required standards. 2. Additionally, the consultant will plan and deliver a two-day workshop (12 training hours) in-person for ASEAN RIPAP focal points. The location/venue, focus and format of the workshop are to be defined by the Economic Affairs Officer.

Qualifications/special skills

- Advanced university degree in economics, business, international development or related field - Minimum 15 years of experience in investment promotion or attraction, economic development, or related fields - Experience in packaging investible opportunities on at least two projects where you identified and packaged investible opportunities in ASEAN. - Please indicate whether you have worked with the United Nations and provide the daily rate you expect to charge. - Proven track record facilitating high-level workshops with investment promotion agencies - Experience 5+ years in advising Investment Promotion Agencies.

Languages

Excellent communication skills in English are required.

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: - Advanced university degree in economics, business, international development or related field - Minimum 15 years of experience in investment promotion or attraction, economic development, or related fields - Experience in packaging investible opportunities on at least two projects where you identified and packaged investible opportunities in ASEAN. - Please indicate whether you have worked with the United Nations and provide the daily rate you expect to charge. - Proven track record facilitating high-level workshops with investment promotion agencies - Experience 5+ years in advising Investment Promotion Agencies.

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.