Manager, MEAL Market Systems (TCIS)

Habitat for Humanity International - RHQ Asia Pacific; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Habitat for Humanity International - RHQ Asia Pacific in the Philippines is seeking a Manager, Housing Market Systems to lead and deliver programming that expands HFHI's work with housing market systems across the Philippines. You will coordinate with global teams and donors to advance strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Regional Operations TCIS Southeast Asia, you will provide technical guidance on MSD, financial inclusion, and human-centered design, while building capacity and

Qualifications

• Masters degree required; six years of relevant experience in market systems development (MSD) or international development advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of market systems, value chain analysis, project management and design thinking.
• Excellent written and oral English communication; ability to mentor staff and work across diverse partners.

Responsibilities

• Lead, deliver and support programming expanding Habitat's work with housing market systems across the Philippines.
• Coordinate with donors, government, private sector, civil society and regional/global teams on program delivery.
• Provide technical guidance for MSD and financial inclusion using human-centered design approaches.

Education

Masters Degree in Economics, Business, Finance, International Development, or related field

Job description

Opportunity Type: Regular Fixed Term (Fixed Term) Summary: Position Summary: Terwilliger Center is an innovation hub within Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) that contributes to its mission of ensuring that everyone has a decent place to live in. The purpose of TCIS is to continue influencing the market actors such as private companies, public officials, civil society, consumers, and households; to support scalable and affordable housing solutions through their products and services. The Manager, Housing Market Systems will lead, deliver, and support programming that expands Habitat's work with housing market systems across the Philippines. Reporting to the Director, Regional Operations TCIS Southeast Asia, the Manager will be responsible as the technical lead for strategic programs, coordinating the team in concert with relevant global team members around key programmatic themes (e.g. climate, gender, youth, health, media, etc.), and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders including: donors, market actors, government, academe, industry bodies, civil society, low-income homeowners, external consultants and the regional and global teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements:

• Masters Degree in Economics, Business, Finance, International Development, or related field
• A minimum of six years of relevant work experience in one or more of the following: market systems development (MSD), international development, financial inclusion, systems thinking, value chain analysis, project management, business development, impact investing, design thinking
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Demonstrated experience providing technical guidance to market systems development and/or financial inclusion programs applying human centered design approaches and funded by large institutional donors
• Experience providing technical assistance to teams working across multiple geographies across numerous sectors
• Experience in housing or urban development, particularly applying systems thinking approaches
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, a proven ability to mentor staff, and demonstrated experience collaborating with different types of partners from diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Experience developing, organizing, and facilitation capacity building workshops, trainings, and events.
• Outstanding written and oral English communication skills in particular the ability to write clearly, succinctly, and engagingly about technical subjects.

Preferred Requirements :

• Can speak Tagalog, Visayan, or other regional language skills
• Innovative, growth mindset with a demonstrated sense of curiosity
• Takes the initiative and being results-oriented in the organizational performance
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to approach a problem from multiple perspectives
• Active support of HFHI

HFHI Values:

• Humility – We are part of something bigger than ourselves
• Courage – We do what's right, even when it is difficult or unpopular
• Accountability – We take personal responsibility for Habitat's mission

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.

About Us:

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values. At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being 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.

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values. At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being 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. We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.

Habitat for Humanity, founded in 1976, is a global, Christian-based nonprofit organization that grew out of an intentionally multi-racial community in rural Georgia. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat brings together people of all faiths and people of no faith to build homes, communities and hope. Working alongside each other, we help families and individuals build and improve places to call home and achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Habitat seeks individuals who have a willingness to affirm these principles and values. At Habitat for Humanity International, we are compelled by our Koinonia roots to put God’s love for all into action and pursue housing equity and opportunity by bringing all people together to build community and drive impact. We strive to build a culture rooted in learning, accountability and trust, attracting and retaining mission-driven talent reflective of the global communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we realize our success depends on courageously committing to being 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. We also require that all staff take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities (especially children) and all those with whom we work. In line with the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, all staff must pass a thorough background screening and will be held accountable to upholding our policies around ethical behavior, including safeguarding and whistleblowing.