Programme Lead - Green Affordable Housing Finance Kenya (Kenya Based)

Programme Lead - Green Affordable Housing Finance Kenya (Kenya Based)

 

About Reall

Reall is an innovator and investor in climate-smart affordable housing in cities across Africa and Asia.  Reall has worked in Kenya since 2007, delivering impactful initiatives within the sustainable cities and affordable housing impact space. 

We work to unlock green affordable housing markets, demonstrating proof of concept housing developments, strengthening market data availability, supporting design         innovation, pioneering new financial instruments and stimulating scaled investment. Reall is headquartered in the UK.

The Role

We are seeking a dynamic, driven individual to be Reall’s representative in Kenya, pushing forward strategic collaborations and initiatives. Key responsibility will be the        piloting of Reall’s flagship Green Affordable Housing Finance (GAHF) instrument.

This will entail engaging finance providers, housing developers and other sector actors to secure and deliver on guarantee-backed deals that catalyse the scaled delivery of affordable green homes.  You will work closely with Reall colleagues based in the UK.

You will be expected to:

·         Advise on and implement the structuring and institutional arrangements as GAHF rolls out. Ensure an up to date and actionable plan for the GAHF pilot in Kenya.

·         Forge strong relations with key sector players, including finance institutions, housing developers, government, investors, guarantee providers and donors. Negotiate   deals to leverage local finance for housing delivery and offtake. 

·         Represent Reall and the GAHF initiative at high level meetings and events. Raise profile, influence change and secure endorsement and resources to scale.

      Catalyse opportunities for strategic collaboration.

·         Have an understanding and experience of finance, financial instruments, investment, blended finance.

·         Have a strong understanding of and experience working within the Kenyan housing market, preferably experience in the affordable segment. Understanding / experience of the housing finance ecosystem, market data and relevant government policy and regulations.

 

Full details are in the job description and person specification, which are available by clicking through to apply for this role.  

Why work at Reall?

With a modest UK-based team, Reall is an organisation driven by efficiency, with comparatively huge ambitions and a track record of significant success.

Our internal operations are underpinned by a culture of psychological safety, promoting trust, curiosity, and confidence.  This means that staff feel secure to speak their minds, tackle challenges creatively, and can never be described as risk averse.

A committed investor in its staff, Reall promotes an environment of conscious diversity in all its forms.  You’ll be joining a high-performing, cohesive team with its sights

firmly on global impact.

Reall is committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunities.  We positively encourage applications from those who are suitably qualified and eligible candidates

regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief, as Reall believes a diverse and inclusive workforce is important for our organisation and will lead to greater results and enhance our way of working.

 

Package

The equivalent of 256 working days consultancy spread across the next 12 months with a review point at six months. Possible extension where targets are met.

Contract is for 12 months with 2 months notice from consultant for early termination

Day Rate $200-$250 USD

Reall offers a competitively positioned compensation and benefits package that is transparent and summarised in the full job offer.