Consultant for Affordable Housing Finance in the Philippines

Consultant for Affordable Housing Finance in the Philippines Objective The Terwilliger Center for Innovation in Shelter proposes to use the consultant’s services to support its housing finance system team in performing activities listed below, depending upon the project situation and conditions. We expect the consultant to assist us in the following engagements in the next twelve months. Duties, Accountabilities and Deliverables Engage with partner MFIs and housing value chain actors through regular visits to maintain and strengthen relationships. Conduct institutional assessments of partner MFIs to identify process and capacity gaps related to housing finance product. Design and deliver tailored capacity‑building trainings for MFI staff based on institutional needs. Provide advisory and technical assistance to MFIs to design or refine housing finance solutions for low‑income households. Coordinate with the technical team to develop consumer education materials adapted for various dissemination channels (digital, print, in‑person). Partnerships Expansion in the Philippines Develop and manage new partnerships with financial institutions, investors, donors, and ecosystem actors, including outreach, proposal development, and conversion of leads into collaborations. Prepare concept notes, donor pitches, and proposals that align with strategic priorities and partnership opportunities. Advisory Support and Coordination Support Coordinate and support financial inclusion advisory projects and facilitation activities, including product development support, market studies, impact assessments, evaluations, and innovation pilots. Conduct desk research on new partners, and thematic areas in the Philippines. Collect, validate, and consolidate monitoring data to meet donor and organizational reporting requirements. Provide quality assurance and editorial review of deliverables produced under financial inclusion and housing finance engagements. Learning Consolidation Assist in documenting and packaging lessons learned, case studies, and evidence to support fundraising and thought leadership efforts. Qualifications and Requirements Degree in finance, economics, business, development studies, or related field; equivalent experience acceptable. Minimum 5 years of professional experience in microfinance, housing finance, or financial inclusion in Southeast Asia. Proven track record in product development, institutional assessments, and capacity building with financial institutions. Experience in partnership development, donor engagement, and proposal preparation. Strong skills in training, facilitation, research, monitoring, and reporting. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. Willingness to travel within the Philippines. Knowledge of digital finance and green/climate‑resilient housing is an advantage. Process The above services are to be provided in accordance with the Terwilliger Center’s policies, procedures, and guidance, as well as the supervisor’s (Director, Regional Operations TCIS - Southeast Asia) advice. Deliverables Deliverables need to be produced based on the timelines discussed with the supervisor. Every month, the consultant must submit an exhibit with the details of the work undertaken during that month, in addition to raising the invoice. The supervisor will approve this before remuneration processing. Fees 150,000 Philippine pesos per month with a total contract fee of 1,800,000 Philippine pesos. For the travel undertaken as part of this project, the consultant will be reimbursed per Habitat’s travel expense policy. Engagement Dates Total Duration: 12 months Start date: November 15, 2025 End date: November 14, 2026 Submission Profile/CV and cover letter Proposed Service Fee Application and Decision Process Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Submit all required documents to Sabha Khawaja, Regional Director, TCIS South‑East Asia at , via email with subject line: PH Consultant - TCIS Affordable Housing Finance. Safeguarding and Data Protection Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct. Applicants must also be willing to sign covenant on safeguarding, and ethics to comply with the Service Provider Accreditation process of Habitat for Humanity International. Data Protection: The contractor will be required to abide by Habitat for Humanity International’s data protection and security policy during the assignment period. Location Philippines Position Category Consultant Type Consultancy Function Communications, Housing and Shelter, International National Organization, International Programs Equal Opportunity Employment Statement As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to a workplace where all staff feel safe, welcome, visible, respected, supported and valued, and building a workforce that reflects a variety of lived experiences, backgrounds and perspectives, in which every person experiences dignity and respect. #J-18808-Ljbffr