Habitat for Humanity International · 5 days ago
Southeast Asia SGB Consultant
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$35K/yr - $35K/yrHabitat for Humanity International is focused on addressing the critical challenge of adequate and affordable housing in Southeast Asia. The Southeast Asia SGB Consultant will engage in mapping and assessing small and growing businesses in the housing sector, aiming to promote scalable solutions for low-income households across Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
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Responsibilities
Landscape mapping and analysis of SGBs in affordable housing sector in 4 focus countries – Cambodia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam:
Identify, categorize, and present examples of relevant start-ups and SGBs operating in the housing sector, focusing on the following thematic areas (detailed list and description of these to be provided post-selection):
Viability and Scalability Assessment – Analyze identified SGBs based on their business viability, scalability, climate resilience and their potential to deliver housing solutions for LIH populations in the focus countries. Assessment metrics will be co-created by TCIS and the consultant
Priority Innovation Areas – Identify and recommend the top five innovation areas per country within the housing sector most suitable for addressing the needs of low-income households (LIH), based on potential impact, scalability, and market readiness
Needs Assessment – Identify key areas of support (e.g., mentoring, technical assistance, investment readiness, market access, legal and regulatory advisory) required by the refined list of promising SGBs
SEA SGB program design Inputs – provide strategic recommendations for promoting SGB ecosystem in the focus countries:
Identify ecosystem stakeholders, such as existing accelerator programs, investors, corporate venture capital firm and mentor networks, etc. that are supporting start-ups and SGBs in priority areas established under object 1.3 and their potential value add to the program
Recommend ecosystem stakeholders for partnerships and facilitate initial introductions or connections with those entities for potential inclusion in the SEA SGB program
Explore financing sources for SGB initiatives, including catalytic funders, blended finance and development financial institutions
Provide strategic inputs for scaling SGB ecosystem approach within Southeast Asia
Enterprise-Level Analysis – of selected SGBs, assessing:
Sectoral/Thematic Analysis – comparative assessment across the thematic areas, evaluating:
Market and Ecosystem-Level Analysis – broader analysis of the enabling environment and key stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the start-up and innovation ecosystem in Southeast Asia
Proven experience in market research, past experience in housing, urban development, or related sectors
Experience working with low-income housing issues or inclusive business models
Capability to conduct fieldwork and stakeholder interviews
Strong analytical and reporting skills
Company
Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity provides affordable housing solutions through community partnerships and volunteer efforts.
Founded in 1976
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.73MKey Investors
Kauffman FoundationThe Cigna Group FoundationBlackHawk Network
2025-05-08Grant
2024-08-12Grant· $0.25M
2024-01-24Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Elizabeth Satow
Area Vice President Asia Pacific
Recent News
2025-12-16
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