Duties and Responsibilities

• Review of designs and documentation prior to submission.
• Provide guidance on EDGE compliance gaps (if any) and recommend actions to meet certification thresholds, liaison with HFHI’s inhouse EDGE Expert.
• Perform design audit and submit audit findings to Sintali.
• Conduct construction (site) audit upon project completion and submit final verification report.
• Liaise with HFH, the design team, and the certifier to respond to queries and ensure timely submission of all required documentation.

Deliverables

• Reviewed and validated EDGE design model with feedback and recommendations.
• Completed design audit report submitted to certifier.
• Site visit report and construction audit report.
• Final EDGE audit certification package submitted to the certifier.
• Duration: 7months starting from June 2025 to Dec 2025, covering design and construction phases
• Consultancy Management: This assignment will be managed by the Construction Practices Manager with support from MEAL Manager.

Key qualifications.

• Certified EDGE Auditor accredited by Sintali or GBCI.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience conducting EDGE audits for residential buildings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of sustainable construction practices focusing on water, material and energy efficiencies.
• Previous experience working on low-cost housing projects will be an added advantage

Safeguarding and Data Protection

• Safeguarding: HFHI requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguarding our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work. Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation, and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of Habitat for Humanity’s code of conduct.
• Data Protection: The consultant will be required to abide by Habitat for Humanity International’s data protection and security policy during the assignment period.