Regional Adviser on Connectivity

About the role

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) is seeking a Regional Adviser on Connectivity to support its Subregional Office for North and Central Asia (SONCA) in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The role focuses on providing policy advice, monitoring trends, and supporting capacity‑building initiatives related to trade, transport and regional economic cooperation across the SPECA participating states.

Key responsibilities

• Provide policy advice to governments of SPECA participating states and other stakeholders on connectivity, especially trade and transport, through online support or short‑term field missions.
• Monitor, study and analyse connectivity trends and best practices, preparing advisory notes for governments and intergovernmental processes.
• Contribute to the design or redesign of national policies and strategies that align with Sustainable Development Goals and other international standards.
• Participate in the development of capacity‑development programmes and projects under the SPECA framework, supporting monitoring, evaluation and reporting.
• Monitor gender‑mainstreaming guidelines and assess implications for men and women of planned actions.
• Support workshops, seminars and capacity‑building events, including the preparation of training materials and knowledge products.

Required profile

• Experience in policy advice on connectivity, trade or transport within the Asia‑Pacific region.
• Familiarity with SPECA priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals.
• Ability to work under the supervision of the Head of SONCA and in coordination with ESCAP leadership.

Required skills