Project Assistant-Transport (Individual Contractor)

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

Consultant Closes 24 Aug 2026 1 days left

Overview

Support the delivery of project activities and outputs related to sustainable transport development in Asia and the Pacific, focusing on electric mobility for public transport.


Key Responsibilities
  • Provide required data and analyses
  • Draft relevant financing inputs
  • Edit, format and design project reports as necessary
  • Assist in the preparation of materials required to facilitate on-the-ground implementation of the pilot projects, esp. in Lao PDR, the Philippines and Tajikistan.
Required Experience

Experience on transport-related topics in Asia and the Pacific, preferably with involvement in coordinating multi-stakeholder projects or organizing national-level workshops in collaboration with government counterparts. Demonstrated ability in drafting and editing materials on transport and/or international development issues, preferably in Asia-Pacific. Familiarity with the Sustainable Development Agenda and the Sustainable Development Goals and indicators.

Qualifications

University degree in transport, civil engineering, urban planning, economics, international relations, or related discipline.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluency in written and oral English is required.
Languages Preferred
Not specified
Contract Duration
1Sep2026-31Dec2026
Work Modality
The project assistant will work primarily at the ESCAP premises in Bangkok, Thailand
Remuneration
Not specified
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