Become an enpact Mentor!
Are you ready to share your know-how & expertise?
Thank you for your interest in becoming a mentor with the Tourism Recovery Programme, the third standalone programme of our Empowering Entrepreneurship Initiative. Applications are now closed. Please keep an eye out on your inbox over the next two weeks for next steps.
The Tourism Recovery Programme was launched in August 2021 to support 315 businesses across Egypt, Mexico, South Africa and Kenya to take the first step on the path of recovery from the pandemic and its economic fallout.
In January 2022, the programme was expanded to provide support for 100 tourism businesses in Tunisia. Your dedicated support will guide them through the unique challenges their business is facing. Over the course of 3 months, you will participate in monthly sessions and regular check-ins with the entrepreneurs.
Why become a mentor?
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Pay it forward
Make the most out of your invaluable years of experience to support the recovery of the global tourism industry.
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Professional Growth
Develop your teaching & consulting skills to advance your career and open new paths for your growth.
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Intercultural expertise
Gain hands-on intercultural competence & new market knowledge.
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Networking Opportunities
Take part in exclusive networking events and meetups with fellow mentors to exchange learnings & opportunities.
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Global Community
Join a community of 600+ mentors and experts supporting 2500+ entrepreneurs across Asia, Africa, Middle East, and Latin America.
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Get inspired!
Work closely with changemakers and entrepreneurs as they support their communities while reshaping the future of tourism towards a more sustainable, inclusive industry.
How does it work?
You will be matched with 1 businesses from the Empowering Entrepreneurship Initiative community, based on the following parameters:
- Set of professional skills & areas of expertise
- Business experience
- Language skills
- Regional and cultural experience
From April 2022 to June 2022, you will have a monthly dedicated session with your mentee along with 3 check-ins throughout the month using your preferred format of communication (i.e. texts, calls, video conferencing).
Checklist: How do I know if I qualify to become a mentor?
☑ I am able to dedicate 4 hours in total per month to my mentee from April 2022 to June 2022
☑ I have 3-7 years of general working experience OR experience as a business coach/consultant
☑ I consider myself a good listener
☑ I believe in bridging differences with empathy and inclusive communication
☑ I have certain experience with pivoting and adapting in my career and/or my business
☑ I have extensive experience in a technical field (Digital marketing, financial management, business development) OR exceptional soft skills (i.e. communications, leadership) that I can share with others
Please note that:
- For this programme, Arabic and/or French language skills are a plus but not required.
- Prior experience in mentoring is NOT required
- Prior experience in the tourism sector is NOT required
What type of skills are we looking for?
Our entrepreneurs have expressed challenges and needs in the following areas:
- Market Access & Internationalization
- Organizational Development & Human Resources
- Business Development & Sales
- Marketing & Public Relations
- Finance, Accounting & Taxation
- Sustainability, IMM & ESG
- Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Social & Impact Entrepreneurship
However, this is not an exhaustive list! You can still apply if your skill is not listed above. As long as you have a dedicated passion for your work and for seeing other professionals unlock their full potential to grow, you belong in our community!
If you are having trouble following up on the progress of your application, please reach out to mentors@enpact.org. Please note this is the only official channel of communication for mentors to receive timely application support.
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