Applications close on 4 December

Sinapis is looking for experienced and passionate Entrepreneur Trainers to join our team in equipping entrepreneurs through our Entrepreneur Academy Short Courses and Aspire Launchpad programs. These are passionate adult educators who will play a pivotal role in guiding growth-minded entrepreneurs to unlock the next level for their businesses. We are currently accepting applications for the following specializations:

1. Entrepreneur Academy Short Courses (4-6 week programs): Finance Trainer or Sales & Marketing Trainer (subject expertise required)

2. Aspire Launchpad (9-week program): Aspire Trainer (adult training experience required)

    

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Contract type: Consultant

Expected hours: An average of 2-3 Saturday sessions per month for between 4-6 hours

Compensation range: RWF 60,000 per 6-hour Academy session or RWF 35,000 per 3.5-hour Aspire session

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Once assigned to a cohort, commit to teaching one full class (6 hours) every week during the Entrepreneur Academy Short Course program (4-6 weeks) OR one full class (3.5 hours) every week during the Aspire Launchpad program (9 weeks)
• Fully prepare for each of the classes trained including reviewing all of the content pertaining to the weeks taught, reviewing presentations along with scripts prior to class, and ensuring that all items necessary are ready for the class
• Cultivate an enabling environment for learning and promote behavioral change that supports entrepreneurs to put ideas into action and grow their businesses
• Understand that Sinapis is a Christian organization, and that more than 25% of the curriculum is focused on Kingdom Business and helping the entrepreneur integrate faith with business. However, Sinapis may at times also reach non-Christian audiences with adapted purpose-driven content
• Participate in quarterly trainer meet-ups for professional development
• Demonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES)

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You are a professing Christian with a passion for the integration of business and faith

• For the Entrepreneur Academy, you are a practitioner and expert with at least 5 years of experience in the field that you are looking to train

• For the Aspire Launchpad, you have at least 3 years of experience running  a business with a firm grasp on all that entails

• You have over 2 years of experience in teaching or training, preferably adult training and experience running virtual (online) classes

• You are personable and sociable and can easily engage entrepreneurs for a 4- to 6-hour class

• You have an entrepreneurial drive and experience as an entrepreneur

• You are available to conduct trainings for at least 2-3 Saturdays per month

   

ABOUT SINAPIS

Sinapis is a Christian organization that equips entrepreneurs to grow companies that change the world. Our mission is to make disciples and alleviate poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. We serve entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier market nations and help grow Kingdom businesses by blending intensive business training with advisory services and access to capital. These entrepreneurs learn to scale their business while making a social, spiritual, and environmental impact in their community.

We have trained over 10,000 entrepreneurs, and our services are offered in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia, Egypt, Brazil, Mongolia, Mexico, Mozambique, Moldova, Cameroon, Guatemala, and Honduras. As Sinapis continues to expand, a key part of our strategy is to continue to develop a best-in-class faith-driven entrepreneurship ecosystem in East Africa. We are also working to equip other organizations and networks around the world with our training programs, toolkits, and systems.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Deep, fulfilling impact. You will help fuel the growth of a mission impacting hundreds of thousands of lives economically, socially, spiritually, and environmentally.

• World-class experience. We work at the leading edge of entrepreneurship training and acceleration in frontier markets, and you’ll gain excellent experience in enterprise solutions to poverty.

• Unique professional experiences, development, and mentorship opportunities.

   

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING

Please only submit your application directly on sinapis.com/careers. You must include a PDF resume and a one-page cover letter that sufficiently addresses the following:

1. Which specialization(s) are you interested in and what motivated you to apply for this role?

2. Sinapis has a strong value for discipleship and Kingdom Business principles. How do you or would you integrate faith in your training?

3. In your view, what is the role of an Entrepreneur Trainer and what makes them successful?

We are excited to read your cover letter. Please note that applications without the required materials will not be considered.