Consultant, Asia Pacific Stakeholder Engagement Plan
AP STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PLAN CONSULTANT
Background and Purpose of the Assignment
Habitat for Humanity International launched its new global strategy targeting to support 50 million people in three years through direct interventions, transforming housing systems, and inspiring action. This new strategy compels Habitat for Humanity in Asia and the Pacific to take a leadership role in leveraging opportunities to influence regional stakeholders in supporting the transformation of housing systems in the region. To support this direction, the AP Area Office (APO) will develop the Regional Stakeholder Engagement Plan to guide actions of the Regional Office to strategically engage with stakeholders in the region. The stakeholder engagement plan is expected to layout the roadmap to (1) optimize regional cooperation to influence regional actors and various levels of governments to prioritize housing as a development agenda, (2) mobilize regional support for global policy advocacy asks of Habitat for Humanity and the policy advocacies of Habitat country offices in the region, (3) expand the sphere of influence and increase the profile of Habitat for Humanity as a critical stakeholder in the housing sector within the region.
The Urban, Land, and Policy Unit of the Programs Department of Habitat for Humanity Asia Pacific is seeking a consultant who will develop the stakeholder engagement plan.
Consultant’s Scope of Work and Expected Output
The consultant is expected to complete the scope of work and the expected output in six months:
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Determine the focus of the stakeholder engagement through a comprehensive review of documents and mapping the program-driven advocacy work of country offices in the region and the global policy advocacy of HFHI and facilitating a workshop with the regional office to identify the thematic priorities
2. Regional Stakeholder Analysis and Influence Mapping to identify the regional actors who are best positioned to influence and budge actors at the national level to act on the policy advocacy priorities of country offices and support HFHI global policy advocacy. The analysis shall identify the ways in which these regional actors influence the housing ecosystems including regional processes where governments, intergovernmental agencies, multilateral organizations, the private sector, and civil society groups convene to make commitments to development agendas. This shall also identify the framing of narrative that will resonate best with each stakeholder and champion within organizations that can best support Habitat advocacy priorities.
3. Identify Opportunities for Engagement to optimize positioning for Habitat for Humanity given the intentions of the stakeholder engagement plan. This shall cover the timeline of processes, and the kind of data and evidence needed to actively and effectively participate in these influencing opportunities.
4. Propose a Three-Year Stakeholder Engagement Plan with indicators for success and resources needed to execute the plan. The draft shall be in both narrative/written form and in visual form.
EXPECTED OUTPUT
1. Inventory of policy advocacy of the AP network (including HFHI global policy advocacy) grouped according to thematic area and indicating alignment with program priorities of the AO. Identified priority thematic areas to be considered for regional stakeholder engagement.
2. Regional Stakeholder Analysis and Influence Map with champions and key messages identified
3. Detailed projection of regional processes that shape development agendas, the people involved, and the indicative schedule of key activities.
4. Three (3)-year Stakeholder Engagement Plan
The consultant will be managed by the Associate Director for Urban, Land, and Policy, Programs Department of Habitat for Humanity Asia Pacific Office.
To be eligible for consideration, the following must be met:
INDIVIDUAL
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your proposal via email to Enid Madarcos, Associate Director, Program Operations - Urban, Land & Policy of Habitat for Humanity International, Asia-Pacific Office (HFHI APO), at EMadarcos @ habitat . org
Applicants must also be willing to submit required documents and sign covenant on data privacy, safeguarding, and ethics to comply with the Service Provider Accreditation process of Habitat for Humanity International.
To be an HFH employee, you have a responsibility to develop awareness about safeguarding and take accountability for implementing HFH’s safeguarding policy, including reporting any incidents.
Background and Purpose of the Assignment
Habitat for Humanity International launched its new global strategy targeting to support 50 million people in three years through direct interventions, transforming housing systems, and inspiring action. This new strategy compels Habitat for Humanity in Asia and the Pacific to take a leadership role in leveraging opportunities to influence regional stakeholders in supporting the transformation of housing systems in the region. To support this direction, the AP Area Office (APO) will develop the Regional Stakeholder Engagement Plan to guide actions of the Regional Office to strategically engage with stakeholders in the region. The stakeholder engagement plan is expected to layout the roadmap to (1) optimize regional cooperation to influence regional actors and various levels of governments to prioritize housing as a development agenda, (2) mobilize regional support for global policy advocacy asks of Habitat for Humanity and the policy advocacies of Habitat country offices in the region, (3) expand the sphere of influence and increase the profile of Habitat for Humanity as a critical stakeholder in the housing sector within the region.
The Urban, Land, and Policy Unit of the Programs Department of Habitat for Humanity Asia Pacific is seeking a consultant who will develop the stakeholder engagement plan.
Consultant’s Scope of Work and Expected Output
The consultant is expected to complete the scope of work and the expected output in six months:
SCOPE OF WORK
1. Determine the focus of the stakeholder engagement through a comprehensive review of documents and mapping the program-driven advocacy work of country offices in the region and the global policy advocacy of HFHI and facilitating a workshop with the regional office to identify the thematic priorities
2. Regional Stakeholder Analysis and Influence Mapping to identify the regional actors who are best positioned to influence and budge actors at the national level to act on the policy advocacy priorities of country offices and support HFHI global policy advocacy. The analysis shall identify the ways in which these regional actors influence the housing ecosystems including regional processes where governments, intergovernmental agencies, multilateral organizations, the private sector, and civil society groups convene to make commitments to development agendas. This shall also identify the framing of narrative that will resonate best with each stakeholder and champion within organizations that can best support Habitat advocacy priorities.
3. Identify Opportunities for Engagement to optimize positioning for Habitat for Humanity given the intentions of the stakeholder engagement plan. This shall cover the timeline of processes, and the kind of data and evidence needed to actively and effectively participate in these influencing opportunities.
4. Propose a Three-Year Stakeholder Engagement Plan with indicators for success and resources needed to execute the plan. The draft shall be in both narrative/written form and in visual form.
EXPECTED OUTPUT
1. Inventory of policy advocacy of the AP network (including HFHI global policy advocacy) grouped according to thematic area and indicating alignment with program priorities of the AO. Identified priority thematic areas to be considered for regional stakeholder engagement.
2. Regional Stakeholder Analysis and Influence Map with champions and key messages identified
3. Detailed projection of regional processes that shape development agendas, the people involved, and the indicative schedule of key activities.
4. Three (3)-year Stakeholder Engagement Plan
- Advocacy priorities categorized according to themes.
- Priority stakeholders and regional processes/events/activities/platforms that Habitat should engage in
- Framing of advocacy priorities that fit the interests of priority that identifies.
The consultant will be managed by the Associate Director for Urban, Land, and Policy, Programs Department of Habitat for Humanity Asia Pacific Office.
To be eligible for consideration, the following must be met:
INDIVIDUAL
- Master’s degree or higher in relevant fields such as public policy, international development, political science, social sciences, or related discipline.
- At least 8-10 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement and influence strategy development, policy advocacy, public affairs, partnership development, or international development cooperation.
- Demonstrated experience working with multilateral organizations, INGOs, regional institutions, or government entities in the Asia-Pacific region with strong understanding of mechanisms in the Asia Pacific.
- Proven capacity in conducting stakeholder mapping, influence analysis, and development of engagement strategies across complex multi- sectoral environments.
- Track record of at least three previous assignments of similar scope and scale completed in the past five years.
- Able to provide at least two sample outputs (redacted if necessary) of work in similar scope. Able to provide at least three client references in the past three years.
- Tax Registration:
- BIR 2303 for Philippines National
- W-8BEN for Non-US Citizen based outside PH
- W-9 for US Citizen
- PAN for Indian National
- Able to provide official receipt/invoice
FIRM
- Team Composition:
- A team leader/principal consultant with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, or related fields.
- Subject matter experts on advocacy communications, regional stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy and influencing.
- Team members with strong facilitation, interview, writing, and analytical skill.
- All team members with relevant academic degrees such as public policy, social sciences, international relations.
- Minimum of five years proven institutional experience in strategic stakeholder engagement, policy advocacy, public affairs, or development communications —preferably with experience in the housing, urban development, climate resilience, or broader international development sectors.
- Demonstrated experience working with multilateral organizations, INGOs, regional institutions, or government entities in the Asia-Pacific region with strong understanding of development cooperation mechanisms in the Asia Pacific.
- Proven capacity in conducting stakeholder mapping, influence analysis, and development of engagement strategies across complex multi-sectoral environments.
- Track record of at least three previous assignments of similar scope and scale completed in the past five years.
- Able to provide at least two sample outputs (redacted if necessary) of work in similar scope.
- Able to provide at least three client references in the past three years.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit your proposal via email to Enid Madarcos, Associate Director, Program Operations - Urban, Land & Policy of Habitat for Humanity International, Asia-Pacific Office (HFHI APO), at EMadarcos @ habitat . org
Applicants must also be willing to submit required documents and sign covenant on data privacy, safeguarding, and ethics to comply with the Service Provider Accreditation process of Habitat for Humanity International.
To be an HFH employee, you have a responsibility to develop awareness about safeguarding and take accountability for implementing HFH’s safeguarding policy, including reporting any incidents.
Location:
Metro Manila, Philippines
Position Category:
Consultant
Type:
Consultancy
Function:
Advocacy, International Programs, Operations, Strategy
Travel:
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.
