National Consultant - (Short-Term) – Socio-Economic Impacts of Extreme Heat in the Philippines

Climate Analytics

29d • Onsite

About The Position

Climate Analytics is seeking a local expert to conduct a case study in Manila, Philippines, as part of a project to develop an integrated methodology for attributing extreme heat events and their impacts in the Global South to human-induced climate change. The consultant will perform in-country activities including data collection, background literature research, and contextualizing the framework for Manila. This involves gathering qualitative and quantitative data on the socio-economic impacts of extreme heat from local sources, conducting interviews with stakeholders, and researching local heat-health adaptation interventions. The goal is to assess impacts such as mortality, morbidity, labor productivity losses, and other effects on poverty and indebtedness, while also understanding the local socio-economic and cultural context.

Requirements

• Must be physically based in or very near the case study location (Manila, Philippines).
• Fluent in the relevant local language(s).
• Demonstrated experience in qualitative data collection, such as conducting interviews, facilitating focus groups, or engaging with institutional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to navigate local institutions and communities.
• Existing contacts or a clear strategy for accessing key data sources.
• Deep understanding of the socio-economic and cultural context of the case study location, including the structure of the local labour market and health systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct essential in-country activities, including data collection, background literature research, and contextualizing the framework for the specific regional realities of Manila (Philippines).
• Contribute to the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment for the Manila case study by gathering qualitative and quantitative data on the socio-economic impacts of extreme heat from non-traditional, local sources.
• Approach local stakeholders for non-public data (e.g., hospitals, health care providers, local employers, policy makers, etc.).
• Gather data on socio-economic impacts of interest including mortality, morbidity, and heat-related losses in labour productivity and income (including in informal employment), as well as other effects such as poverty, indebtedness, and caregiving responsibilities.
• Perform background-literature research on current local heat-health adaptation interventions (policies, programs, pilot projects, and other initiatives).
• Bring in local expertise on socio-economic context including local characteristics and social norms to be mindful of for the data evaluation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed