Housing Market Systems Specialist (TCIS)

About the role

The Specialist – TCIS will expand Habitat’s work on housing market systems in the Philippines, collaborating with government, private sector, and low‑income homeowners. Based in Manila with frequent field visits, the role supports the design and delivery of durable, affordable housing solutions.

Key responsibilities

• Support housing market systems work using a market‑systems development approach, engaging diverse market actors (20%).
• Manage portfolio, program and project delivery for market mapping, value‑chain research and private‑sector facilitation (10%).
• Support monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning for the portfolio (10%).
• Liaise with partners such as media, construction firms, material suppliers, government agencies and financial institutions, providing technical support and co‑developing business models (10%).
• Provide technical inputs on housing products and services, assess commercial feasibility using the business model canvas (10%).
• Lead thought‑leadership and learning on disaster resilience and housing market systems (10%).
• Identify and mitigate safeguarding risks related to partnerships and activities (10%).
• Assist with research, strategy and planning, including communications, thought‑leadership and sustainability strategies (10%).
• Represent the Lab at industry gatherings and conferences as needed (10%).

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business, Finance, Engineering, Architecture or a related field (preferred).
• Eligibility to work in the Philippines without sponsorship.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence housing policy and market development in the Philippines.
• Collaboration with regional and global TCIS teams.
• Field‑based work with diverse stakeholders.