Pre-Incubation Lead

FATE Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation established in March 2000 by Fola Adeola (Co-Founder & Pioneer MD/CEO, GTBank) with a mission is to foster wealth creation by promoting business and entrepreneurial development among Nigerians. With a focus on helping Nigerian entrepreneurs start, grow and scale their businesses through a combined approach of enterprise learning, growth support services and scaleup programs, our flagship programs are the Aspiring Entrepreneurs Programme, the Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme, the ScaleUp Lab, Policy Dialogue Series on Entrepreneurship, Annual FATE Alumni Conference and our Business & Advisory Support Services. We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Pre-Incubation Lead

Location: Lagos

Employment Type: Full-time

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate the delivery of the pre-incubation programme, including entrepreneurship training and business development support for participants. Design, implement and review the programme strategy, curriculum, training plan and schedule with the Head, Flagship Programs; the Head, Learning & Influence; and the Dean, FATE School of Entrepreneurship, in line with the FATE School Programme Policy Guide, global best practice and participants' needs. Prepare progress and end-of-programme reports in line with FATE standards and partner guidelines, and submit them on schedule to the Head, Flagship Programs and the Dean, FATE School of Entrepreneurship. Build and maintain credible relationships with key stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, partners, facilitators, FATE Volunteers and professional organisations, while promoting a positive image of the FATE School. Ensure participants in paid programmes meet their payment obligations before the programme ends.

Qualifications

& experience A Bachelor's Degree or HND in Business Administration, Economics or any relevant social science discipline from an accredited university. Experience in an NGO, development organisation, business school, incubator or startup support organisation is an added advantage. At least 3–5 years of experience leading and managing a successful programme or entrepreneurship support programme.