Announcement of 2025 Job Vacancies at FATE Foundation
FATE Foundation is Nigeria’s foremost enterprise support organisation founded in 2000 by Mr. Fola Adeola (Founder & Pioneer MD/CEO, Guaranty Trust Bank). FATE Foundation’s mission is to empower aspiring and emerging Nigerian entrepreneurs with the skills they need to start, grow and scale their businesses. The organization has reached over 230,000 entrepreneurs across 30 states since inception through her various workshops and flagship programs.
Visit www.fatefoundation.org to learn more about our work.
We are currently recruiting to fill the following full-time vacant positions. Please see below or visit www.fatefoundation.org/jobs for more details.
- EEP Program Lead
- Social Media Intern
- Graphics Designer
- Digital Marketing Lead
- Head, Policy & Stakeholder Mobilization
- Financial Inclusion Analyst
About The FATE Institute
The FATE Institute is dedicated to promoting impactful policy development, research, and capacity building in Nigeria. We focus on driving entrepreneurial growth and creating sustainable solutions through collaborative policy programs. We are seeking a dynamic and results-oriented Policy & Stakeholder Manager to help us advance our mission.
Position Summary
The Policy Program Manager will play a key role in the planning, coordination, execution, and management of various policy programs, including the Annual Policy Dialogue, bi- monthly/quarterly workshops, and podcasts. This position involves providing expertise in policy program design, overseeing recruitment processes, and ensuring timely delivery of program reports
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the execution of the FATE Institute policy mobilization and engagement strategies.
- Plan, coordinate, and execute policy programs such as the Annual Policy Dialogue, bi-monthly/quarterly workshops, and podcasts.
- 3Project-manage policy programs according to established plans, ensuring timely delivery of program reports.
- Provide expert input in identifying key stakeholder segments for the Division while designing and developing impactful policy programs.
- Collaborate with the Director and other key stakeholders to enhance program quality and effectiveness
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in public policy, Political Science, Social Sciences, or related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
- At least 5-8 years of experience in policy program management or a related field. Proven experience in project management, including budgeting, reporting, and coordination.
- Strong understanding of the policy landscape around entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A passion for policy development, entrepreneurship, and social impact.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. Please include ‘use the Job role’ as the subject.
About The FATE School
The FATE School is a division of FATE Foundation to harness the strong entrepreneurial culture of Nigerians by providing aspiring entrepreneurs business incubation, growth and accelerator support required to fully explore their innovative potential, to start, grow and scale their businesses.
Job Summary:
Responsible for managing the Revolving Loan Fund supported by the Standard Chartered Foundation. The role involves providing financial support to selected entrepreneurs who have graduated from the Revolving Fund program, enabling them to achieve their business and financial goals in alignment with the objectives of FATE Foundation.
Roles & Responsibilities:
- Support Fund Operations
Manage loan processes and provide data-driven reports.
Analyse repayment trends and use of funds.
Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships while ensuring regulatory compliance and boosting the fund’s impact and reputation - Qualifications:
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A bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma (HND) in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline from an accredited university.
Strong interest and passion for the entrepreneurship and business development sector.
A minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in loan management or finance related field.
Benefits
- Exciting, inspiring, and growth-focused work environment
- Opportunity to meet with innovative entrepreneurs and impact Nigeria’s
- entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Opportunity to build your digital and financial literacy skills.
- Intentional learning & development opportunities.
- Opportunity to develop and sharpen your personal leadership and communication
- skills Hands-on learning experience, strong job ownership, career and professional growth
- opportunities.
To Apply: Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to [email protected] using the job title as the subject of your email.
Please note that only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Application Deadline: Friday, February 10, 2025.