Job Openings at Ijenga

Job Summary:

• The Risk and Compliance Officer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s risk management and compliance programs. You will serve as a key advisor to the leadership team on regulatory requirements, operational risks, and internal controls, helping to safeguard the company’s assets and reputation while supporting its strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and continuously update risk management and compliance policies, procedures, and controls tailored to the REIT industry and startup business model.
• Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks associated with real estate investments and company operations.
• Conduct regular internal compliance audits and risk assessments to ensure adherence to laws, regulations, industry standards, and internal policies.
• Monitor changes in real estate, securities, and corporate regulations; effectively communicate regulatory updates and implications to senior management and staff.
• Oversee regulatory filings, licensing requirements, and reporting obligations to local authorities and industry bodies.
• Serve as liaison with external regulators, auditors, and legal advisors, managing inspections and addressing inquiries or findings.
• Design and deliver training programs to educate employees on compliance requirements, risk awareness, and ethical business practices.
• Support due diligence processes for acquisitions, dispositions, and financing by evaluating associated risks and compliance considerations.
• Lead incident management, including investigating violations, coordinatingb remediation actions, and recommending preventive measures.
• Maintain and manage whistleblower policies and reporting channels to encourage transparent reporting of compliance concerns.
• Prepare regular risk and compliance reports for the Board, executive leadership, and investors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field. Advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., Certified Risk Manager, Compliance Certification) are preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in risk management, compliance, or regulatory roles, ideally within real estate investment management, financial services, or a startup environment.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks applicable to REITs, real estate investments, and corporate governance.
• Proven ability to develop and implement effective risk management and
• compliance programs from the ground up.
• Excellent analytical skills with keen attention to detail and ability to interpret complex regulations and business impacts.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of influencing and advising leadership and staff.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with flexibility, resilience, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving in a fast-paced startup setting.
• Proficiency in compliance software, risk management tools, and MS Office suite.

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Job Summary:

• The Financial Analyst will play a critical role in shaping our investment decisions, supporting the entire real estate investment lifecycle, and driving financial transparency in a fast-paced, evolving startup environment. This role requires someone comfortable wearing multiple hats—from detailed financial modeling and market research to investor communication and portfolio performance analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain flexible financial models to support acquisition underwriting, development feasibility, asset performance forecasting, and investment returns.
• Conduct comprehensive financial and market analyses to identify investment opportunities, potential risks, and portfolio optimization strategies.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections to drive capital allocation decisions and support strategic planning.
• Generate regular and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and investor presentations that clearly communicate operational and financial results.
• Assist in fundraising activities by developing compelling financial analyses and materials for potential investors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with asset managers, property managers, and external partners to ensure data integrity and effective execution of business plans.
• Identify areas for cost control, process improvements, and revenue enhancement within the portfolio.
• Support due diligence processes, coordinating information gathering and financial validation for acquisitions and dispositions.
• Stay current on market trends, regulatory changes, and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Real Estate, Economics, or related field.
• 1–3 years of financial analysis experience, preferably in real estate, investment management, or startup environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial modeling; experience with real estate software is a plus.
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to navigate ambiguity.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to leadership and investors.
• Entrepreneurial spirit with ability to multitask, prioritize, and work independently in a startup setting.
• Familiarity with real estate metrics such as IRR, NOI, cap rates, equity multiples, and cash-on-cash return.
• Self-motivated and collaborative with a passion for real estate and investing.

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Duties and Responsibilities:
General

• Lead and manage all aspects of project execution including preparation of the initial business case, internal approvals, design and construction document production, consultant and contractor selection processes, procurement, etc. to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with the Client’s target objectives.
• Act as the primary contact between the Client, design consultants and construction team, ensuring effective communication and coordination. 
• Advise the Client on all aspects of the Project, including the consideration of green alternatives.
• Administer all contracts with consultants and contractors on behalf of the Client; review payment requests and make recommendations to the Client for payment.
• Provide project scope, cost, programme, quality, and regulatory compliance management.
• Conduct regular Project risk analyses on behalf of the Client, including risk identification, quantification and mitigation measures/response planning.
• Implement the Client’s Project Management Information System to manage project documentation and reporting structure and ensure an audit trail of all Project decisions, issues, timelines, variances and documents.
• Convene and chair all Project meetings throughout the duration of the Project.
• Prepare and issue to the Client monthly Project status updates throughout the duration of the
• Project, including Project timeline and cost updates, risk register and dashboard in a format approved by the Client.
• Support the Client with the preparation of Project related content for presentations to the Client’s management and board of directors.
• Provide peer review and value engineering support to the design team

Planning and Design Phases

• Lead and manage the preparation of the Business Case for the development.
• Prepare preliminary concepts to support the Business Case, including site master planning and massing.
• Prepare the design brief for the design team based on the Business Case.
• Review the design with the Client at each phase and provide feedback to the design consultants.
• In concert with the design consultants, develop the pre-construction timeline, including all major milestones and Client approvals.
• Review the periodic cost estimates prepared by the QS and provide feedback and recommendations as appropriate to ensure conformance with the approved Project Budget.
• Participate in/contribute to any value engineering efforts necessary to mitigate cost overruns.

Tender and Construction Documentation Phase

• Review construction drawings in concert with the design consultants for inter-disciplinary coordination and constructability.
• Establish and implement a procurement strategy in concert with the Client, QS and consultants.
• Review the BQ, construction contract(s) and other tender documentation prepared by the QS and provide recommendations/feedback to the design team and QS as appropriate.
• Prequalify contractors in conjunction with design team and the QS.
• Oversee the tender process, evaluate tenders and negotiate the construction contract(s) in conjunction with the consultants and QS, review the QS’s Tender Report and make recommendation to the Client for award of the contract(s).
• Prepare letter of award and contract documentation in conjunction with the QS.

Construction Phase

• Establish and manage a project document control system and monitor contractor and design team/QS compliance with the implemented controls, processes, forms and tracking logs.
• Monitor the Project costs and construction programme for conformance with the Client’s approved budget and timeline respectively.
• Facilitate the procurement of Client furnished items and schedule and manage the timely delivery of the same to ensure there is no adverse impact on the progress of the works.
• Monitor the contractor(s)’ submittal and sample approval schedules for timely submission of all required documentation and product samples.
• Notify the Client of any material defects or deviations from the contract requirements or the forecasted progress and cost of the works, recommend mitigation strategies and take steps to ensure any such defects/deviations are remedied by the contractor(s).
• Make recommendation to the Client for contractor(s) payments following the QS and consultants’ certification.
• Analyze construction variations, issues, disputes, claims, and potential delays in conjunction ith the design team and the QS and make appropriate recommendations to the Client to address the same.
• Monitor all commissioning and testing activity
• Review the design team and QS’s Certificate of Practical Completion prior to issuance
• Schedule project walk-through with the design team, QS and the contractor(s) to identify snags and prepare snag list.
• Oversee all testing and commissioning activities.

Post Construction Phase

• Monitor rectification of snags/defects
• Prepare Project Closeout Report and Handover Plan
• Conduct Lessons Learned review with entire Project team and Client
• Collect and hand over to the Client all as-built drawings, operational manuals, etc.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct ongoing market research on construction costs and trends;
• Prepare cost estimates and financial models to support the investment/business case for proposed development investment opportunities, inclusive of detailed preliminary financial model and development budget;
• Establish a cost management framework to monitor and report on development project costs throughout the project life cycle, with regular dashboard reporting at both the individual project and portfolio levels, enabling appropriate controls and governance;
• Undertake cost analysis for repair and maintenance project work;
• Provide detailed cost estimates and updated financial models at agreed milestones throughout the development project life cycle from feasibility through project completion and handover;
• Continuously perform value management and cost control;
• Continuously perform risk management - identify, analyse and develop responses to
• commercial risks; monitor the implementation of agreed risk mitigation strategies;
• Conduct market research on suppliers and availability of suitable materials, fixtures and equipment;
• Review contract documents to identify and manage commercial risk / opportunity and advise on tender qualifications.
• Advise on suitable procurement strategy and form of contract;
• Prepare tender and construction contract documents, including complete bills of quantities with the project architect and the engineers for new development projects and capital improvements;
• Manage the tender, negotiation and contract award process, including identifying qualified bidders, evaluating tenders and preparing a tender analysis and recommendation report;
• Allocate work to subcontractors as appropriate;
• Provide oversight throughout the construction period, including, contract administration and compliance, attendance at site meetings and project inspections, remeasurement of works in progress and certification of contractor payment requests;
• Reviewing, certifying and submitting contractor applications for payment and invoices to maximise cash-flow and recovery.
• Monitor payment expectations and liaise with the Accounts department to recover outstanding monies. Review all project cost variations, engage in value engineering as needed and make appropriate recommendations to the client;
• Prepare and issue certificates of substantial and final completion for construction projects
• Prepare and issue the final account at project completion;
• Provide advice on contractual claims, in respect of merit and potential costs;
• Understand the implications of health and safety regulations.
• Offer advice on property taxation;
• Provide post-occupancy advice, including advice on optimizing facilities management and maintenance costs and life-cycle costing;
• Provide advice and assistance in locating and accessing additional and alternative sources of funding;
• Liaise with project staff to ensure that all contractual correspondence, notifications and records are accurately maintained.

Professional Experience.

• 2-4 years quantity surveying experience.
• Knowledge of the various forms of construction contracts used in Kenya, particularly the NEC form of contract and the ability to swiftly analyse and understand non-standard forms of Contract.
• In-depth knowledge of the local building codes, and other regulatory requirements, including OSHA, NEMA, etc.
• Extensive and current knowledge of local project development and construction costs, particularly multi-unit residential housing.
• In-depth experience in estimating, assessing, managing, controlling and reporting on project costs, financials and cashflow projections throughout the real estate project development life cycle, including value engineering principles and methodologies.
• Extensive network and business relationships within the local construction industry, including design professionals, contractors and suppliers.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical and report writing skills.