Investment Promotion Agency Advisor (Consultant)

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) seeks a qualified consultant to support three flagship initiatives aimed at promoting foreign direct investment (FDI) and green finance across the region. The role is based in Bangkok and involves both on‑site delivery and digital outputs.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a draft and final regulatory‑framework mapping for smart‑grid developments.
• Produce one blog post and two webinars highlighting green investment opportunities and pipelines in ASEAN.
• Provide capacity‑building training to Pacific Small Island Developing States (SIDs) on attracting FDI into green project pipelines.
• Create promotional materials, value propositions, pitch decks, and investment scorecards for the Lao Investment Promotion Office across its five priority sectors.
• Support the implementation of the Section 23 RRF, DA16, and LIFT 4 Laos projects under the guidance of the Economic Affairs Officer.

Required profile

• Master’s degree in economics, business administration or a related field.
• Minimum three years of experience in FDI promotion and attraction with investment promotion agencies in Asia‑Pacific.
• Prior experience working with the United Nations Secretariat; candidates must indicate UN experience and expected daily rate.

Required skills

• Regulatory framework mapping for smart‑grid initiatives.
• Content creation for blogs and webinars on green investment.
• Capacity‑building and training delivery.
• Development of investment promotion materials, pitch decks, and scorecards.