About Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacificis part of the United Nations system, working to promote international cooperation and address global challenges. As a UN entity, it contributes to the organization’s mission of maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, and promoting international cooperation in solving international problems and encouraging respect for human rights.

Job Summary

This consultancy provides an opportunity to contribute specialized expertise to Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’s mission in international cooperation and sustainable development. Working in Korea (South), you will apply your professional skills to address complex challenges in international cooperation and sustainable development and support the organization’s programmatic objectives. This role offers the flexibility of consultancy work while contributing to meaningful international development outcomes with global impact.

Key Details

• Job Title:Consultant to Update Asian Highway Routes 3 & 4 Handbook China
• Grade:CON
• Location:Incheon City, Korea (South)
• Department:Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
• Contract Type:Consultancy
• Salary Range:$50,000.0 – $120,000.0 USD annually

Qualifications

• Academic Qualifications: Advanced degree or at least 7 years of professional experience and excellent in-depth, practical knowledge of road transport, border crossing and transit issues Experience working with government agencies, transport-related stakeholders, and international organizations Fluency in English and national language (Chinese)

Skills

• In East and North-East Asia, China, Mongolia and the Russian Federation signed the Intergovernmental Agreement on International Road Transport along the Asian Highway Network (AHN) in December 2016
• AH3 routes can provide sea access to Tianjin port for landlocked Mongolia through China
• During the Expert Group Meeting held on January 2025 (Incheon, Republic of Korea), countries requested ESCAP to update the handbook
• To th is end, consultancy services are needed to update the handbook on regulatory, policy, and infrastructure developments along the segments of AH3 and AH4 routes covered by the Agreement
• The updated country chapters will ensure the handbook remains a reliable reference for governments, transport operators, and regional partners
• Three individual consultancy services are needed to update three country chapters of the handbook: (1) China, (2) Mongolia, (3) Russian Federation
• Th is Job Opening for the chapter on China will cover the following elements: 1
• Data verification and coordination: Coordinate with relevant stakeholders (e.g., government officials, transport operators, related service providers, etc.) to verify the collected data. 3
• Report drafting: Write the country chapter of the handbook, guided by the report outline to be developed with the consultants

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Professional development opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment

How to Apply