QSSR-SINAPIS-ACCELERATION & ADVISORY (A&A) PROGRAM LEAD

ACCELERATION & ADVISORY (A&A) PROGRAM LEAD

Job Title: Acceleration & Advisory (A&A) Program Lead

Employer: SINAPIS

Role Level: Assistant Manager
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Employment Type: Full-Time

Reports To: EA Director of Acceleration & Advisory (dotted line to Rwanda Country Manager)

Position Summary

The Acceleration & Advisory (A&A) Program Lead is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving the growth, impact, and operational excellence of the Sinapis’s flagship acceleration and advisory programs in Rwanda.

This role owns the full lifecycle of the A&A portfolio — from sourcing and selecting high-potential, faith-driven entrepreneurs to cultivating investor relationships, overseeing program execution, and designing long-term alumni (“Multiplier”) engagement strategies.

The A&A Program Lead will position the Organisation as a trusted bridge between Kingdom-minded entrepreneurs and growth capital while ensuring measurable spiritual, social, and economic transformation. This is a high-impact role requiring a visionary yet hands-on leader with strong business acumen and deep alignment with the Sinapis’s Christ-centered mission.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Strategy & Leadership

• Lead end-to-end planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the A&A portfolio.
• Define and monitor KPIs related to business growth, job creation, capital raised, and spiritual discipleship.
• Ensure program financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and high participant satisfaction.
• Align all program activities with the Organisation’s mission and core values.
• Lead and mentor program staff, advisors, and consultants to maintain excellence in delivery.

2. Pipeline Development & Investor Relations

• Design and execute a strategy to source, screen, and onboard high-potential entrepreneurs into the A&A pipeline.
• Build and manage strategic relationships with venture capital firms, angel investors, impact funds, corporates, and financial institutions across East Africa.
• Develop structured processes to connect portfolio companies with appropriate capital opportunities (pitch events, curated introductions, investment readiness support).
• Serve as the Organisation’s primary representative to the investment community, articulating pipeline quality and impact thesis.
• Track and report investment outcomes and capital mobilization metrics.

3. Partnership & Ecosystem Development

• Identify and secure strategic partnerships with corporates, NGOs, government agencies, and ecosystem stakeholders.
• Position the Organisation as a credible, mission-aligned partner within Rwanda’s entrepreneurship and faith-based development ecosystem.
• Collaborate with internal and regional teams to co-create initiatives that strengthen sustainability and influence.
• Represent the Organisation at ecosystem forums, industry events, and strategic meetings.

4. Multiplier (Alumni) & Post-Program Engagement

• Develop and implement the alumni engagement strategy to ensure long-term impact beyond program completion.
• Foster a vibrant alumni community through events, peer learning forums, targeted communications, and advisory access.
• Establish systems to track long-term business growth, capital raised, job creation, and community impact.
• Facilitate continued access to mentors, investors, and market opportunities for alumni entrepreneurs.
• Use alumni data to refine program design and demonstrate ROI to partners and funders.

5. Mission & Values Leadership

• Embody and champion the Organisation’s core values: Relational, Excellent, Joyful, Open-handed, Innovative, Christ-centered, Eager to serve, and Wise steward.
• Provide spiritual mentorship and encouragement to entrepreneurs where appropriate.
• Actively contribute to fostering a Christ-centered organizational culture grounded in prayer, fellowship, and integrity.

Required Qualifications

Experience & Leadership

• 7–10+ years of progressive leadership experience in venture capital, impact investing, management consulting, business development, entrepreneurship, or accelerator leadership.
• Proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.
• Demonstrated success in building investor networks and closing strategic partnerships.

Program & Operational Expertise

• 5+ years of experience designing, managing, and scaling accelerator, advisory, or leadership development programs.
• Strong financial acumen and analytical capability for performance tracking and impact measurement.
• Experience working within the East African entrepreneurial ecosystem is strongly preferred.

Faith & Mission Alignment

• A committed follower of Jesus Christ with a vibrant personal faith.
• Deep alignment with the Organisation’s mission to make disciples and alleviate poverty through entrepreneurship.
• Passion for integrating faith and business to create Kingdom impact.

Competencies

• Strategic thinker with strong execution capability.
• Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication abilities.
• High emotional intelligence and stakeholder gravitas.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in resource-conscious environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or related field (required).
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred).

What You Can Expect

• Directly empower entrepreneurs who are creating jobs and transforming communities.
• Build and leverage a strong regional network across investment and entrepreneurship sectors.
• Join senior leadership shaping strategy and regional expansion.
• Work within a values-driven, faith-centered culture committed to excellence and impact.

Q-Sourcing Servtec is an equal opportunity employer.

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