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Habitat for Humanity International · 5 days ago

Southeast Asia SGB Consultant

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$35K/yr - $35K/yr

Habitat 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.

ConstructionHomeless ShelterNon ProfitResidential

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

Market researchHousing sector experienceAnalytical skillsStart-up ecosystem knowledgeFieldwork capabilityStakeholder interviewsInclusive business modelsReporting skills