Result of Service

Timely Delivery: All deliverables are submitted within the agreed timeline. Quality: Comprehensive, accurate, and well-structured documentation.

Work Location

Bangkok, Thailand

Expected duration

11 May-10 Aug 2026

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Head of SROSEA, the responsibilities are: Review the full draft of the ASEAN–EAEU digital economy study/report, including annexes and data sources. Assess the structure, coherence, and clarity of the narrative. Evaluate the relevance, accuracy, and robustness of data, analysis, and policy recommendations. Ensure balanced representation of ASEAN and EAEU contexts. Provide written feedback and suggested revisions. Participate in virtual consultations with ESCAP and stakeholders, as required.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in economics, international development, environmental policy, sustainable finance, or a related field. A PhD is an asset. At least 7 years of experience in digital economy development, economic policy analysis, sustainable development, or regional cooperation. Proven experience in reviewing and editing policy reports or technical studies, with a focus on analytical rigor, clarity, and policy relevance. Demonstrated ability to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and areas for improvement in complex policy documents. Familiarity with ASEAN and/or EAEU institutional frameworks, regional priorities, and cooperation mechanisms. Experience working with or for international organizations, government agencies, or regional bodies on development-related initiatives. Knowledge of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its application in regional contexts. Strong written communication skills, with the ability to provide constructive feedback and synthesize diverse inputs into coherent recommendations.

Languages

Fluency of English is 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.