National Consultant – Socio-Economic Impacts of Extreme Heat

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Consultant conducting field research on socio-economic impacts of extreme heat in Karachi, Pakistan. Involvement in data collection, stakeholder engagement, and socio-economic assessments with local expertise.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct essential in-country activities, including data collection, background literature research, and contextualizing the framework for the specific regional realities of Karachi, Pakistan.
  • Contributing to the Socio-Economic Impact Assessment for the Karachi case study by gathering qualitative and quantitative data on the socio-economic impacts of extreme heat from non-traditional, local sources.
  • Performing background-literature research on current local heat-health adaptation interventions to more comprehensively understand exposure and vulnerabilities of the focus geography.
  • Bring in local expertise on socio-economic context including local characteristics and social norms to be mindful of for the data evaluation.

Requirements:

  • Local Presence & Language: Must be physically based in or very near the case study location and fluent in the relevant local language.
  • Field Research Experience: Demonstrated experience in qualitative data collection, such as conducting interviews, facilitating focus groups, or engaging with institutional stakeholders.
  • Stakeholder Network & Access: Proven ability to navigate local institutions and communities. Existing contacts or a clear strategy for accessing key data sources.
  • Cultural & Contextual Understanding: 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.