Result of Service

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

This TOR is for an individual contractor 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.

Not available.

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.