Individual Contractor for Sustainable Urban Development
Organizational Context
The United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is the most inclusive intergovernmental platform in the region, supporting 53 member States and 9 associate members in advancing inclusive and sustainable development. ESCAP's Environment and Development Division supports member States in addressing urban, environmental, and governance challenges to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals.
Job Purpose
This role provides technical, analytical, and coordination support to ESCAP's portfolio of resilient and sustainable urban development initiatives. The Individual Contractor will contribute to the effective implementation of projects focused on smart city development, digital inclusion, urban resilience, local government capacity-building, and regional knowledge exchange. The assignment aims to strengthen coherence, quality assurance, and timely delivery of outputs across multiple interlinked workstreams, ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and high-quality knowledge products.
Responsibilities
Provide technical and project management support for the finalization and endorsement of Cambodia's National Smart City Strategy. Support ESCAP's implementation responsibilities for the Development Account 18 project on Inclusive Smart Cities, coordinating with partners and preparing documentation. Assist in the 2026/2027 Asia-Pacific Mayors Academy, coordinating module delivery and organizing events. Support the implementation of the Urban Resilience component, including partner engagement and activity planning. Provide ad-hoc support for the Environment and Development Division, including logistical coordination for meetings, webinars, and workshops, and managing participant engagement.
Work Experience
Experience in sustainable urban development, smart cities development, or a similar field is required. This includes supporting research, developing communication products (branding, infographics, flyers), coordinating workshops/webinars, and contributing to knowledge products.
Skills
Proficiency in design software such as Canva, Adobe Suite, and other design tools. Strong technical, analytical, and coordination skills. Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge product development.