Job Description

About the Programme

RedR UK (RedR) is seeking an experienced associates based in the Philippines to act as Country Lead for a six-month initiative focused on reducing the impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable urban populations. Building on existing global and national research on urban heat and climate resilience, the project will develop and test locally relevant approaches to increasing awareness of heat-related risks and promoting behaviours that can help vulnerable groups better protect themselves during extreme heat events. Rather than creating new delivery structures, the project will work through existing organisations, networks and trusted intermediaries that already reach vulnerable populations at scale. The associates will lead the contextualisation of evidence-based messaging for local audiences and identify opportunities to amplify its reach through existing partnerships and communication channels. Drawing on their existing networks and stakeholder engagement experience, they will work closely with government agencies, civil society organisations, research institutions and community actors to test approaches that will allow reach and scale, capture learning and identify opportunities for future scale-up. Working as part of the RedR team and closely with national partners, the associates will articulate practical actions for urban heat resilience information to be most effectively communicated and acted upon by vulnerable communities and those supporting them. We are particularly interested in candidates who combine expertise in climate resilience, urban resilience, public health, behaviour change and community engagement with strong existing networks and stakeholder relationships. Candidates should be comfortable operating across evidence synthesis, partnership development, learning and practical programme delivery. Experience in translating climate-related evidence into actionable insights for diverse audiences is critical.

About the Role

RedR UK (RedR) is seeking experienced associates based in the Philippines to act as Country Lead for a six-month initiative focused on reducing the impacts of extreme heat on vulnerable urban populations, leading contextualisation of evidence-based messaging, partnership engagement, and practical programme delivery to improve urban heat resilience.

Responsibilities

Lead the contextualisation of evidence-based messaging for local audiences.
Identify opportunities to amplify the reach of messaging through existing partnerships and communication channels.
Work closely with government agencies, civil society organisations, research institutions and community actors to test approaches that will allow reach and scale.
Capture learning and identify opportunities for future scale-up.
Articulate practical actions for urban heat resilience information to be most effectively communicated and acted upon by vulnerable communities and those supporting them.
Operate across evidence synthesis, partnership development, learning and practical programme delivery.
Translate climate-related evidence into actionable insights for diverse audiences.

Qualifications

At least 10 years of professional experience in at least three of the following areas: climate resilience, urban resilience, disaster risk reduction, public health, sustainable development, community engagement, social and behaviour change, or urban governance.

Required Skills

Demonstrated access to and trusted relationships with organisations reaching vulnerable groups at scale, for example with city governments, civil society organisations, community-based organisations, NGOs, research institutions, or philanthropic partners.
Strong understanding of the urban vulnerability landscape and the challenges faced by low-income and at-risk populations.
Experience undertaking stakeholder mapping, partnership development, and ecosystem analysis.
Proven ability to design and facilitate multi-stakeholder consultations, workshops, and collaborative processes.
Strong analytical, research, and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to translate complex evidence into practical and actionable recommendations.
Experience capturing and applying learning to inform programme adaptation, strategy development and future programme design.
Strong problem solving and structuring skills, communicating with internal and external stakeholders at a senior level.
Intellectual curiosity and an interest to quickly dive into delivery.
A collaborative working style, with the ability to work independently, identify opportunities, and deliver results in complex and evolving environments.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Tagalog.

Application Process

If this sounds like you and you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact [Confidential Information], attaching your CV and a covering letter.

Consultant must be based in the Philippines.

Due to the expected volume of applicants, we will only be able to respond to short-listed candidates. We will interview on a rolling basis. The expected start date is November/December 2026.