Description
The U.S. Mission to South Africa is seeking applications for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs, a 5-month program aimed at training women entrepreneurs in South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. The program focuses on the 18-module foundation course with a particular emphasis on global entrepreneurship and innovation. The successful applicant will work with the U.S. Embassy to identify in-person alumni facilitators in each city to lead the participants. The program's objectives include promoting economic prosperity, providing resources for women entrepreneurs, and fostering networks that support participants' access to peer-to-peer mentorship and business partners.
Key aspects of the program include:
• Providing a resource for women entrepreneurs to engage in online education with guided facilitation and localization.
• Fostering networks that support participants' access to peer-to-peer mentorship, business partners, and scaling opportunities.
• Providing access to a range of educational programs tailored to women's economic empowerment.
The applicant should have expertise in the stated field and have internal controls in place to manage federal funds. The proposal should include a clear budget and budget narrative, as well as a plan for measuring and evaluating the project's success.