Regional Adviser on Connectivity, P4

United Nations - UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific

Staff Closes 10 Jul 2026 21 days left

Overview

Provides policy advice on connectivity, particularly in trade and transport, to governments and stakeholders in the subregion. Monitors, studies, and analyzes trends and best practices in connectivity and regional economic cooperation.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provides policy advice online and/or through short-term field missions to governments and stakeholders on connectivity.
  • Monitors, studies, and analyzes trends and best practices on connectivity and regional economic cooperation.
  • Contributes to the design/redesign of national policies and strategies for regional economic cooperation.
  • Participates in the design and development of capacity development programmes, projects and activities.
  • Monitors implementation of gender mainstreaming guidelines.
  • Makes substantive contributions to workshops, seminars, and capacity-building events.
  • Supports resource mobilization efforts for SPECA.
  • Assumes additional assignments in support of the implementation of the SPECA Programme of work.
Required Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience within the UN development system and/or related to operational activities for the development of the UN system in the area of connectivity, project or programme management, administration, or a related area is required. A minimum of four (4) years of professional experience of advisory work in developing countries (including transition countries), preferably in more than one region, is required. Experience in international technical cooperation and capacity development is required. Experience in preparing policy advisory notes, reports, and knowledge products for governments and international stakeholders is required. Demonstrated experience in providing policy advice to governments or intergovernmental organizations, preferably within the context of Central Asia or other transition economies, is desirable. Experience working with multilateral organizations, regional institutions, or international development agencies is desirable.

Qualifications

An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in economics, business administration, or related fields is required. A relevant first-level university degree in the above fields in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Other Details
Languages Required
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this job opening, English is required.
Languages Preferred
Russian and French are desirable.
Contract Duration
The initial appointment is for a period of one year. Extension of appointment will be subject to annual renewal based on performance, funding availability, and continuation of function.
Work Modality
Not specified
Remuneration
Not specified
Apply

Similar Opportunities

INGO.WORK: