Acceleration & Advisory Consultant at Sinapis

• The Acceleration & Advisory (A&A) Consultant will support A&A leadership in the delivery of services to founders of growth businesses and also in design of new services. In working with founders and their leadership teams, the consultant will assist in addressing opportunities for growth and associated challenges. We are looking for an individual who is experienced in advising leaders of growing businesses on issues across the spectrum of strategy, operations, and organizational build and leadership.
• The ideal candidate will have real time experience in launching and growing their own successful business, or have a deep understanding and history of advising high-capacity founders of exceptional businesses across a plethora of industry segments. We are looking for an individual who has the expertise and gravitas to foster respect across the spectrum of organizational build and leadership, as well as strategy and operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Actively coach and advise the various founders and teams who are clients of A&A
• Participate in the delivery of Ascent, Sinapis’ service for businesses poised for their next stage of growth. This service involves coaching, advising, and advancing investment readiness through:
• the execution of workshops and roundtables; the ongoing engagement with founders and their teams, both during and post Ascent; and
• supporting the assessment of current situation and development of growth strategies and performance improvement initiatives; and
• supporting founders as needed in their connection and advancing of discussions with potential investors
• Contribute in the iterative process of ongoing improvements in existing Ascent workshops and A&A advisory services
• Participate in assessment of and advising Investment Advisory Services clients
• Support as needed building the ongoing pipelines of Ascent and other A&A services
• Proactively participate in the development and launch of new innovative services for Advisory
• 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 have a great education and have excelled in professional environments so far
• You have a strong grounding in what is required to build a growing, successful business, and with this you are experienced in assessing businesses across different sectors, their current state and growth, and working with leadership teams to develop growth and improvement plans
• You are a follower of Christ and have a healthy relationship with Him
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
• You are humble and have a teachable spirit and are a lifelong learner
• You are comfortable working independently in a small team environment
• You are of strong character and integrity

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong Educational Qualifications. Either an undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration from a top school with solid understanding of business, academically and practically
• Track Record of Working with Founders and their Leadership Teams. Experience working with these types of leaders in defining and executing business strategies, building and leading teams, and driving operational expansion and performance improvement. Strong business judgment, with a minimum of 5-7 years’ experience. Ideally, prior background with a well-established consultancy or investment firm. Or, have had direct hands-on experience in building and leading businesses, successfully leading their growth and operations
• Excellent Coaching and Advisor-Related Attributes. Engaging, with excellent communication skills, both deep listening as well as verbal and written. Patient and committed to seeing others realize their potential. Has the confidence and poise to engender respect of business peers, and to have honest, difficult discussions when needed, but with a servant leader's heart. A problem-solving mentality. Ideally has had experience as trusted advisor to growth stage businesses and assisting in capital raise
• Heart to Disciple. Genuine desire to come alongside fellow business founders/leaders, to mentor them such that they can have exponential impact in the lives of others, grounded in deeper personal relationships with Christ
• Strong Networks. Well connected into and respected by the Nairobi entrepreneurial ecosystem, including the related financial/investment sector. Has a strong personal faith community network
• Entrepreneurial Mindset with Strong Execution. A self-starter with strong initiative. Ability to see, test and capitalize on opportunities. Is able to be both a builder and an operator, providing the vision and leadership to help grow Sinapis in a new arena while also actively coaching and mentoring Christian entrepreneurs through their own growth opportunities and challenges