National Consultant (Short-Term) – Socio-Economic Impacts of Extreme Heat in Karachi
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Scope of Consultancy
The consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables over the contract period:
Analytics is currently implementing a project to develop an integrated methodology for attributing extreme heat events and their subsequent impacts in the Global South to human-induced climate change. This initiative establishes a robust framework that links greenhouse gas emissions to specific climate damages through quantitative allocation analysis adapts extreme event attribution science for climate-vulnerable regions and assesses the resulting socioeconomic impacts.
Scope of Consultancy
To ensure the projects success and local relevance Climate Analytics is now seeking to engage a local expert to perform one of the case studies: Karachi Pakistan. The consultant will conduct essential in-country activities including data collection background literature research and contextualizing the framework for the specific regional realities of Karachi Pakistan. The local experts work will include:
- 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 including interviews and approaching local stakeholders for non-public data (e.g. hospitals health care providers local employers policy makers etc). Socio-economic impacts of interest include mortality morbidity andheat related losses inlabour productivityand income (including in informal employment) as well as othereffects such as poverty indebtedness caregiving responsibilities.
- Performing background-literature research on current local heat-health adaptation interventions (policies programs pilot projects and other initiatives) 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.
The consultant will be responsible for the following deliverables over the contract period:
| Deliverable | Output | Timeline |
| Progress Reporting | Bi-weekly update meetings and one final wrap-up session. | Every two weeks; final in April |
| Local data gathering | Approach at least five local sources for data (e.g. hospitals morgues labour organisations health providers ). Minimum of four interviews with experts or key local stakeholders; transcripts and engagement summary. | Continuous; finalized by end March |
| Socio-Economic Impacts Summary | Living document compiling quantitative and qualitative impacts data with context. | Continuous; final version due before wrap-up |
Policy Landscape Review | Living document summarizing policies programs and initiatives on heat-health adaptation. | Continuous; final version due before wrap-up |
| Final Submission | Delivery of all finalized documents transcripts and summaries. | End April |
Your profile
The ideal consultant is a professional locally-based in Karachi (Pakistan) with deep roots and proven experience in conducting field research and stakeholder engagement within the specific case study Qualifications:
- 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.
Our offer
Conditions
Application Deadline:6th January 2026
Starting date: ASAP within January 2026
Contract period: 3- 4 months
Location: Karachi Pakistan
Only consultants who fit the minimum requirements and qualifications will be technically evaluated and considered for the consultancy. For further information send your questions via email to .
Please apply by latest6th January 2026with your CV cover letter and a list of three references in PDF format exclusively using the application form at the earliest. Please indicate in your cover letter your earliest start date and your salary expectations.
Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed. We encourage you to apply using the application form.
Applications by email or by post can unfortunately not be processed. We encourage you to apply using the application form.
About us
Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at our headquarters in Berlin Germany and the remainder work out of our five regional offices in Africa Australia & Pacific the Caribbean South Asia and North America.Click here to find out more.
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Climate Analytics is a global climate science and policy institute established in 2008 that delivers cutting-edge science, analysis and support to accelerate climate action and keep global warming below 1.5°C. Our international team is composed of roughly 140 staff. Half are based at ... View more
