FDI and Green Investment Research Consultant

United Nations - UN | Consultant | Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific
Closing: 01 Jan 2026 2 days remaining
Location: Bangkok, Thailand

Overview

Develop FDI related knowledge products, guidelines, and analytical tools to support project implementation. Support external consultants by documenting approaches and lessons learned, and capture best practices. Develop internal learning materials to strengthen project team capacity.


Tasks Summary
  • Develop knowledge products for Investment Promotion Agencies, including guidelines, tools, policy briefs, and case studies related to investment promotion and investment ready project development.
  • Prepare annotated outlines, drafts, revised drafts, and final versions of knowledge products.
  • Coordinate with the project’s designer for visual layout, graphics, templates, and branding.
  • Support the development of investment ready project materials for 2 to 3 projects.
  • Coordinate with ASEAN IPAs to gather information and support project development.
  • Document methodologies, processes, and lessons learned from investment ready project work.
  • Develop internal learning materials, templates, and process notes.
  • Maintain organised working files and supporting documentation.

Experience Requirements
  • Minimum of five years of experience in analytical research and preparing knowledge 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.
  • Experience working with government institutions, investment promotion agencies, development partners, or international organizations.
  • Experience managing work plans and deliverable schedules for knowledge product development.
  • Experience in financial modelling and risk assessments.

Qualification Requirements
  • Master´s Degree in Economics, International relations, Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development, Business, or a related field.
  • Bachelor's degree with 2 additional years of work experience will be considered.
Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent communication skills in English are required.

Contract Duration: 1 February to 30 November 2026

Work Modality: Outputs to be delivered in digital copy and on site. The consultant is expected to be based in Bangkok for the duration of the contract.

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