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BoP Urban Construction Researcher ASEI Inc Manila, Philippines

BoP URBAN CONSTRUCTION RESEARCHER

ASEI Inc., Philippines

ASEI Inc. is a research and consulting organization engaged at the Base of the Pyramid. In conjunction with BCI Asia, a multi-national construction information company, ASEI conducts the research project

Urban Construction at the Base of the Pyramid

– how construction happens among the poorest billion

and is looking for a

BoP URBAN CONSTRUCTION RESEARCHER

Responsibilities:

The project’s goal is to arrive at a holistic picture of the demand and supply of construction materials for the Base of the Pyramid (BoP). This study will build on the previous phase, completed last year, which focused on understanding how construction happens in informal settlements und relocation sites in Metro Manila.

The researcher is expected to provide analysis of key construction materials, preferred building methods, the construction supply chain. Based on field reserach of Metro Manila wide informal housing, the researcher will quantify the market size for the construction industry. For the field research, a small team will be recruited, managed by the BoP Urban Construction Researcher.

It is expected that the researcher has experience in common construction methods and materials, especially in informal, low cost and relocation housing and in field research with subsequent analysis and report writing.

Requirements:

•Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree, Engineering (Civil) or equivalent
•With at least one (1) year experience in the following:

- Low-cost and informal housing
- Construction methods and materials

•Experience in field research
•Required skill(s): Strong research, analysis and writing ability, Project Management, Ability to lead a small team
•Required languages: English, Filipino
•Applicants must be willing to work in Quezon City.
•Full-time Position for the project duration of Eight (8) Months

The successful candidate is expected to submit progress reports in writing, quarterly interim reports and a final report.

We are offering a competitive salary package that includes a basic salary plus allowances and a performance based bonus. You may send your CVs to: recruitment-­manila@bciasia.com

Asian Social Enterprise Incubator Inc.
37 N. Reyes Street, Loyola Heights Quezon City.
www.asei.com.ph