Facilitator – Understanding Federal Government of Nigeria Policy at Athena Institute of Business & Technology

Athena Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT) is building Africa’s next generation of business, policy, and tech leaders, through flexible, practical, and impact-driven learning.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Facilitator – Understanding Federal Government of Nigeria Policy

Location: Kado, Abuja (FCT) 
Employment Type: Contract

Job Description

• The Facilitator will design and deliver a comprehensive training curriculum that equips participants with a practical understanding of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s policy process.
• The role requires deep knowledge of governance structures, policy frameworks, intergovernmental relations, and public sector delivery mechanisms.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update detailed training modules, slides, manuals, and case studies.
• Deliver high-quality training sessions (physical or virtual) using adult-learning methodologies.
• Teach participants the structure of the Nigerian federal government, policy formulation cycles, and implementation frameworks.
• Guide learners through real-life policy case studies, scenarios, and simulations.
• Evaluate participant learning through quizzes, group work, presentations, and applied projects.
• Provide insights into current national policies, reforms, ministerial mandates, and sector priorities.
• Submit training reports, attendance documentation, and recommendations for improvement.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• A Master’s degree or postgraduate training in policy, governance, or development studies is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in legislative studies, policy analysis, or development management are desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on experience in public policy analysis, governance consulting, public sector administration, legislative work, or development policy.
• Prior experience in facilitating training or capacity-building programs is strongly preferred.
• Experience working with federal ministries, MDAs, development partners, or policy research institutes is an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian governance, public administration, and federal policy systems.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to break down complex policy concepts for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in policy analysis, interpretation of government documents, and sector review.
• Experience with instructional design and adult-learning facilitation.
• Competence with MS Office, Google Workspace, presentation software, and virtual training tools.

Other Requirements:

• Flexible availability for scheduled training sessions.
• Strong ethical standards, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with senior public officers, legislative staff, and cross-sector stakeholders.
• Must be capable of delivering both on-site and virtual sessions.

Remuneration

• Competitive contract fee, commensurate with experience and training duration.
• Additional compensation for development of training materials and specialized content (where applicable).

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2025.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: fisimah@aibt using "Application – Facilitator, Understanding FGN Policy" as the subject of the mail.

Required documents:

• Updated CV highlighting relevant experience.
• Cover letter stating suitability for the role.
• Portfolio or sample training materials (if available).
• Availability schedule for training delivery.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.