Result of Service

Expected duration of contract: 1 April to 15 November 2026 Outputs to be delivered in digital copy and on site; as well as event planning and coordination to be delivered 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

Remote

Expected duration

7.5 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 IPAs to support their national and regional investment attraction and promotion work in sustainable development sectors. 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. AGIC is funded by the UK Mission to ASEAN under the ASEAN-UK Green Transition Fund. This TOR is for a consultant to lead investor and sponsor outreach, coordinate planning with the Event Organiser and the venue and oversee seamless execution of the ASEAN Investment Forum 2026. 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 are: – Develop sponsorship packages and approach potential partners in coordination with ESCAP. Track sponsor commitments and ensure agreed visibility and benefit delivery. All financial arrangements and invoicing remain under ESCAP authority. – Prepare and maintain a detailed workplan, risk log, and operational budget tracking matrix. Coordinate closely with ESCAP, national counterparts, the venue, and service providers to ensure timely and compliant implementation. All procurement and contracting processes will be managed by ESCAP. – Support finalisation of the programme, including plenary, closed-door, breakout, and mentoring launch sessions. Coordinate speakers, prepare the run of show, and liaise with audio-visual and venue teams. – Provide on-site coordination during the Forum, overseeing registration, speaker flow, sponsor delivery, and troubleshooting. Submit a concise post-event report summarising outcomes and lessons learned.

Qualifications/special skills

• University degree in economics, administration, business, international development or related field. – Minimum 10 years of experience in event management, or related stakeholder engagement, preferably in an ASEAN context. – Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering high-level regional or international events, including coordination with government counterparts, venues, logistics operators, vendors, and event organisers. – Experience in sponsorship management.

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: – Minimum 10 years of experience in event management, or related stakeholder engagement, preferably in an ASEAN context. – Please indicate whether you have worked with the United Nations and provide the daily rate and hourly rate you expect to charge. – Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering high-level regional or international events, including coordination with government counterparts, venues, logistics operators, vendors, and event organisers. – Experience in sponsorship management.

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.