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Build the businesses that build Nigeria.

FATE Foundation is Nigeria's foremost enterprise support organisation. For 25 years we've helped aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs start, grow and scale — through enterprise learning, growth services, research and policy advocacy. Join the team of 141 people behind that work.

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2000

Established to harness Nigeria's entrepreneurial culture

AEP · EEP · Transformers

Flagship programmes at The FATE School

Orange Corners NG

With the Kingdom of the Netherlands, supporting young founders

26k+

Entrepreneurs, alumni and partners in our LinkedIn community

Why join FATE Foundation

Work where the impact is measurable.

We combine enterprise learning, growth support services and scale-up programmes — so every role here sits close to real businesses and real outcomes.

Entrepreneurs at the centre

Design programmes, content and support that a founder can actually use to build a sustainable business.

Evidence over guesswork

Monitoring, evaluation and learning run through our work — programmes are improved with data and feedback.

Partners with reach

Work alongside funders and ecosystem players — including the Citi Foundation and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

Room to grow

Roles across programs, MEL, finance, digital products, communications and volunteer management.

Open roles

Find your seat on the team.

Pick a role below — the application form will be pre-filled with it.

This list reflects recent FATE Foundation openings. Vacancies and deadlines change often — confirm current listings with the talent team.

Hiring process

Four clear steps, no black holes.

  1. 1

    Apply

    Submit the form with your CV, links and a short cover letter explaining why you're a great fit.

  2. 2

    Screening

    The talent team reviews applications against the role and shortlists candidates for a first conversation.

  3. 3

    Interviews

    A competency-based interview and a task or case discussion with the hiring manager and team.

  4. 4

    Offer

    References, an offer conversation, and onboarding into your team at FATE Foundation.

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Questions about a role?

Reach the talent team directly. For full role descriptions and current deadlines, check the official FATE Foundation jobs page.

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FATE Foundation

  • Headquarters: Lagos, Nigeria (Ilupeju office)
  • Phone: +234 701 130 5444
  • Email: info@fatefoundation.org
  • Founded: March 2000 by Fola Adeola
  • LinkedIn: /company/fate-foundation