Applications close on 22 November

Sinapis is a Christian social enterprise that provides early-stage entrepreneurs with advanced business training integrated with Kingdom Business principles, mentorship, consultancy and access to seed funding. Sinapis runs two core products: the Sinapis Entrepreneur Academy (for growth-stage businesses) and the Sinapis Aspire Launchpad (for early or idea-stage businesses).

Sinapis is looking for part-time facilitators for its Aspire Launchpad program. The Aspire Launchpad training takes the form of a 9-week program, approximately 4 hours of classroom time per week. Sinapis provides the curriculum that is delivered to entrepreneurs through certified Sinapis Aspire Facilitators. These individuals will ensure the participants learn the main concepts of the program, and support them in the course of the program as they apply them.

Locations: Gulu, Uganda or Nimule, South Sudan (applicants who live close to these two towns in Northern Uganda or South Sudan are also encouraged to apply)

Employment type: Contracted, part-time

Remuneration: USD 40 per 4-hour session (must commit to 9 sessions)

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Facilitate the Aspire Launchpad content to train the program participants; 1 to 2 classes per week in Gulu, Uganda or Nimule, South Sudan

• Support the program participants as they develop their business concepts and ideas. This will be done through in-class discussions, technical advice and post-class Q&A

• Participate in the support of the program participants as they prepare for their final class pitch day

• Any other duties as assigned

   

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You are cheerful and personable

• You are a follower of Christ who maintains a healthy relationship with Jesus

• You are a people person and have excellent communication skills with people of all types

• You have a desire to serve young and aspiring entrepreneurs

• You are humble and have a teachable spirit

   

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Have over 2 years experience in teaching/training, preferably adult training

2. Are committed Christians, passionate about Sinapis’ mission to integrate biblical principles in business training

3. Are personable and sociable, and can easily engage the entrepreneurs for a 4-hour class

4. Have a passion for training and are enthusiastic about business

5. Have a strong understanding of basic business principles

6. Have an entrepreneurial drive and, ideally, experience as an entrepreneur

7. Are available to conduct a training for 9 consecutive Saturdays or weekday evenings

The potential facilitators who will be considered for the position will undergo a rigorous 3-day certification process that will require the facilitator to dedicate the following amount of time to training before becoming a certified facilitator. Note that not all potential facilitators will be selected to facilitate, as it depends upon performance during the certification event.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

Trainers who meet these requirements and are selected to be part of the Sinapis Facilitator team will then enjoy the following benefits:

1. Sinapis Certification upon successful completion of the Training-of-Trainers program

2. Access to Aspire resources

3. Certificates of appreciation for the annually selected Sinapis' overall best Facilitator

4. A token of appreciation of approximately $40 for every facilitation session conducted

    

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING

Please only submit your application directly on the Sinapis website portal.

You must include a PDF resume and a one-page cover letter that sufficiently addresses the following:

• What motivated you to apply for this opportunity?

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

• In your own words, what will make an Aspire Launchpad facilitator in this role successful?

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