Consultant - HFH Sri Lanka Feasibility Study
1. Background
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka (HFHSL) is currently in hibernation mode, with no active programming or fundraising operations. As part of Habitat for Humanity International’s strategic review of country-level engagement, HFHSL seeks to assess the viability of HFH working in Sri Lanka through a technically sound, financially sustainable, and contextually relevant model.
2. Objectives
The consultancy will deliver a comprehensive feasibility study that:
A. Provides evidence and analysis on the financial viability of having HFH working in Sri Lanka. Identify and evaluate fundraising options for HFHSL, including bilateral, multilateral, corporate, and unrestricted sources.
B. Analyzes the potential for scale of impact and level of contribution to HFH’s global strategy, 50 for 50.
C. Outlines the potential for Habitat to work in Sri Lanka, providing recommendations for different operating models.Assess a minimum of potential operational models for HFHSL and outline the legal, technical, financial, and strategic implications of each.Provide detailed fundraising strategies tailored to each model, including donor segmentation, value propositions, and implementation pathways. Identify emerging trends around the housing ecosystem and financing options relevant to Habitat’s mandate, particularly around needs, affordability, policies, and stakeholder contributions.
3. Scope of Work
A. Context Analysis
I. Emerging trends
Map out emerging trends including broad policy analysis and government priorities to identify potential scale of impact in contributing to regional and global objectives and targets in alignment with the 50 for 50 strategy.
ii.Donor Mapping and Segmentation
Conduct a landscape scan of active and emerging donors and funding trends in Sri Lanka relevant to housing and Habitat’s programming priorities across:
Review regulatory and compliance requirements for housing projects.
Identify risks and mitigation strategies for donor engagement.
journeys, and stewardship protocols.
• Funding Pipeline Development
Identify short-, medium-, and long-term funding opportunities.
Develop a donor engagement matrix with timelines, eligibility criteria, proposal
requirements, and estimated funding volumes.
Minimum Financial Viability Requirement
The feasibility study must assess whether Sri Lanka can operate as a financially self sustaining entity from inception. This includes:
Evaluate the following models for HFHSL, with funding feasibility as a core criterion, alongside legal, operational, and strategic dimensions. Prepare additional models if appropriate:
TCIS-Only Model
Focus: Housing microfinance and technical construction support
Legal structure: NGO, enterprise support organization (if required) or managed by TCIS India
Key partners: MFIs, banks, fintechs, SGBs, material supply companies, housing cooperatives
Focus: Full operational autonomy with local governance
Legal structure: Registered NGO with HFHI affiliation
Governance: Independent board and executive leadership
Fundraising options:
Provide analysis of legal considerations for operating through the models, including pros and cons from several perspectives: fundraising potential, local identity and credibility, eligibility for local grants, partnership opportunities, compliance burden, etc.
The consultancy will be conducted over 8 weeks, with key milestones:
The consultant will report to the Board of HFH Sri Lanka and coordinate with HFHI’s Area Vice President, Resource Development, Program, and Legal teams. Regular check-ins will be scheduled to ensure alignment and feedback.
7. Consultant Profile
The ideal consultant will have:
• 10+ years of experience in fundraising strategy, international development, and organizational design
• Proven expertise in donor mapping, microfinance, and NGO governance
• Familiarity with Sri Lanka’s development context and regulatory environment
• Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skillsHow to Apply
Habitat for Humanity Sri Lanka (HFHSL) is currently in hibernation mode, with no active programming or fundraising operations. As part of Habitat for Humanity International’s strategic review of country-level engagement, HFHSL seeks to assess the viability of HFH working in Sri Lanka through a technically sound, financially sustainable, and contextually relevant model.
2. Objectives
The consultancy will deliver a comprehensive feasibility study that:
A. Provides evidence and analysis on the financial viability of having HFH working in Sri Lanka. Identify and evaluate fundraising options for HFHSL, including bilateral, multilateral, corporate, and unrestricted sources.
B. Analyzes the potential for scale of impact and level of contribution to HFH’s global strategy, 50 for 50.
C. Outlines the potential for Habitat to work in Sri Lanka, providing recommendations for different operating models.Assess a minimum of potential operational models for HFHSL and outline the legal, technical, financial, and strategic implications of each.Provide detailed fundraising strategies tailored to each model, including donor segmentation, value propositions, and implementation pathways. Identify emerging trends around the housing ecosystem and financing options relevant to Habitat’s mandate, particularly around needs, affordability, policies, and stakeholder contributions.
3. Scope of Work
A. Context Analysis
I. Emerging trends
Map out emerging trends including broad policy analysis and government priorities to identify potential scale of impact in contributing to regional and global objectives and targets in alignment with the 50 for 50 strategy.
ii.Donor Mapping and Segmentation
Conduct a landscape scan of active and emerging donors and funding trends in Sri Lanka relevant to housing and Habitat’s programming priorities across:
- Bilateral agencies – top 10 bilateral donors (e.g., DFAT, FCDO, GIZ, JICA, NORAD)
- Multilateral institutions (e.g., UNDP, ADB, World Bank, EU)
- Corporate CSR and ESG-aligned entities (local and regional)
- Philanthropic foundations and impact investors
- Other
Review regulatory and compliance requirements for housing projects.
Identify risks and mitigation strategies for donor engagement.
- Unrestricted Funding Opportunities
- Individual giving (including diaspora engagement)
- Digital campaigns and peer-to-peer platforms
- Faith-based networks and community fundraising
- Corporate unrestricted grants and sponsorships
journeys, and stewardship protocols.
• Funding Pipeline Development
Identify short-, medium-, and long-term funding opportunities.
Develop a donor engagement matrix with timelines, eligibility criteria, proposal
requirements, and estimated funding volumes.
Minimum Financial Viability Requirement
The feasibility study must assess whether Sri Lanka can operate as a financially self sustaining entity from inception. This includes:
- Demonstrating the ability to secure restricted funding for programs/projects that incorporate a minimum overhead recovery rate of 15% to cover management and administrative costs.
- Establishing a clear pipeline of projects with sufficient scale to ensure coverage of operational costs without reliance on HFHI unrestricted funds.
- Identifying potential local and international funding sources that align with Habitat’s programmatic priorities and can support this model.
- Providing a financial projection for the first 3–5 years showing break-even or surplus under the proposed structure.
Evaluate the following models for HFHSL, with funding feasibility as a core criterion, alongside legal, operational, and strategic dimensions. Prepare additional models if appropriate:
TCIS-Only Model
Focus: Housing microfinance and technical construction support
Legal structure: NGO, enterprise support organization (if required) or managed by TCIS India
Key partners: MFIs, banks, fintechs, SGBs, material supply companies, housing cooperatives
- Fundraising options:
- Technical assistance grants from multilateral donors
- Innovation funds (e.g., support to SGBs, innovation pilots)
- Technical considerations: Regulatory compliance and financial reporting
Focus: Full operational autonomy with local governance
Legal structure: Registered NGO with HFHI affiliation
Governance: Independent board and executive leadership
Fundraising options:
- Direct donor engagement (bilateral, multilateral, corporate)
- CSR partnerships and unrestricted giving
- Local resource mobilisation and volunteer programs
- Technical considerations: Compliance with HFHI Core Operational and Program Standards; capacity building needs
- Other
Provide analysis of legal considerations for operating through the models, including pros and cons from several perspectives: fundraising potential, local identity and credibility, eligibility for local grants, partnership opportunities, compliance burden, etc.
- Develop a decision matrix comparing the models across:
- Fundraising potential and sustainability
- Risk profile and mitigation strategies
- Legal feasibility
- Cost structure and overhead
- Programmatic reach and scalability Alignment with HFHI’s Global Strategic Plan
- Organizational capacity
- Inception Report: Methodology, stakeholder engagement plan, and timeline
- Interim Presentation: Preliminary findings and validation with stakeholders with a focus on viability of funding the operation over multiple years.
- Final Feasibility Report:
- Emerging trends relevant to Habitat’s vision and mandate
- Comprehensive fundraising landscape analysis
- Detailed assessment of each organizational model
- Comparative decision matrix
- Strategic recommendations focused on funding viability
- Annexes: donor profiles, funding pipeline, legal analysis, stakeholder interviews
The consultancy will be conducted over 8 weeks, with key milestones:
- Week 1: Inception and stakeholder consultations
- Weeks 2–4: Data collection and donor mapping
- Weeks 5–6: Organizational model analysis
- Week 7: Draft report and validation
- Week 8: Final report submission
The consultant will report to the Board of HFH Sri Lanka and coordinate with HFHI’s Area Vice President, Resource Development, Program, and Legal teams. Regular check-ins will be scheduled to ensure alignment and feedback.
7. Consultant Profile
The ideal consultant will have:
• 10+ years of experience in fundraising strategy, international development, and organizational design
• Proven expertise in donor mapping, microfinance, and NGO governance
• Familiarity with Sri Lanka’s development context and regulatory environment
• Strong analytical, writing, and stakeholder engagement skills
How to Apply
Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV along with the proposal by June 5,2026 via email to [email protected]. Please note that applications should not be submitted through this link, but only via the email address provided.
Location:
Sri Lanka
Position Category:
Consultant
Type:
Consultancy
Function:
Strategy
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About Habitat for Humanity
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.