Coordinator, Owner-Manager Programs at FATE Foundation

Job Summary: We seek a dynamic, innovative, analytical-minded, and results driven Coordinator for Owner-Manager Programmes who is enthusiastic about supporting and fostering the sustainability of manager-led businesses in Nigeria.

The ideal candidate will coordinate and ensure the effective implementation and delivery of FATE owner-manager programs in alignment with the FATE School's strategic direction and focus areas.

The FATE School: The FATE School was created to harness the strong entrepreneurial culture of Nigerians by providing aspiring entrepreneurs with business incubation, growth, and accelerator support required to fully explore entrepreneurs’ innovative potential to start, grow, and scale their businesses.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Ensure the successful implementation and delivery of the Emerging Entrepreneurs Programme, as well as track the owner-managers application of knowledge to their business and develop short to mid-term strategic growth plans for a competitive and sustainable business.
• Coordinate all program workplans and activities with relevant internal stakeholders and provide support to program facilitators, faculty members, and industry experts to improve the quality, scope, and delivery of the owner-manager programs, which include the Emerging Entrepreneurs Program (EEP) and the NGX programs.
• Liaise with the Marketing and Communications department to ensure timely and appropriate publication of the NGX and EEP programs.
• Develop and implement action plans for standardized program management, processes and tools required to facilitate the programs, assessment tools to capture and analyse program data, inform decision-making, and evaluate the progress and impact of the programs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A minimum of 3-4 years of work experience engaging directors of their own companies as well as senior executives who are major equity stakeholders in medium-sized companies.
• A good understanding of the Nigerian entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks while maintaining a focus on the quality of program delivery.
• Ability to present clear, concise, and professionally written communications and presentations.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with the utmost discretion.
• Ability to build trust and productive relationships.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• A positive, energetic, and ambitious work attitude.
• Very good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Administration or a related discipline from an accredited university.
• A professional certification in project management professional (PMP) or related discipline will be an added advantage.
• Strong interest and passion for the entrepreneurship and business development sector.

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.