Facilitator & Mentor Expression of Interest

Young Africa Innovates is looking for experienced professionals to support Cohort 2 innovators as Facilitators and Mentors within the Co-creation Pod.

Facilitator

A Facilitator is a subject-matter expert who provides targeted, practical and hands-on support to innovators within the Co-creation Pod. Facilitators are brought in based on specific gaps identified in an innovator's business and may work on areas such as technical systems, venture development, market access, branding, product development, regulatory compliance, finance, infrastructure or policy. The role goes beyond delivering a workshop. Facilitators are expected to work with innovators to apply their expertise and produce tangible business outputs. This role is expected to be a 2-month engagement.

Mentor

A Mentor works more continuously with an assigned innovator throughout the Co-creation Pod journey. The mentor acts as a technical and strategic facilitator, helping the innovator translate stage-gate requirements into manageable weekly actions, track progress, solve emerging challenges, document deliverables and prepare for progression to the next stage and financial tranche. This role is expected to be a staggered 8-month engagement.