Facilitator - Legislative / Policy Research & Communication 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 - Legislative / Policy Research & Communication

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

Job Description

• The Facilitator will design and deliver high-quality training sessions focused on legislative research methods, policy analysis, policy communication, and evidence-based decision-making.
• The role requires strong expertise in governance, legislative processes, and strategic communication within the Nigerian public sector context.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive training modules, manuals, case studies, and practical exercises.
• Deliver interactive sessions (physical or virtual) using adult-learning methodologies.
• Train participants on legislative research techniques, policy analysis tools, and communication strategies.
• Guide learners in conducting real-life legislative/policy research simulations and presentations.
• Assess participants’ understanding through quizzes, group work, and project-based evaluations.
• Provide expert insights from public sector experience and current governance trends.
• Submit training reports, attendance records, and recommendations for future improvement.

Education

• Master’s/ PhD degree in Public Policy, Political Science, Law, Public Administration, Development Studies, or related fields.
• A Master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Professional certifications in governance, legislative studies, public policy, or communication are desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in legislative work, policy research, governance consulting, or public sector communication.
• Track record of delivering training or capacity-building programs.
• Experience working with government agencies, legislative bodies, or policy institutes will be an advantage.

Required Skills:

• Strong knowledge of Nigerian legislative processes, policymaking cycles, and public administration.
• Excellent research, analytical, and policy writing abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to simplify complex concepts for diverse learners.
• Experience designing training content for adult learners.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and digital presentation tools.

Other Requirements:

• Flexible availability for training schedules.
• Strong ethical standards and professionalism.
• Ability to work with diverse groups and maintain confidentiality.
• Must be able to deliver both in-person and virtual sessions where required.

Remuneration

• Competitive contract fee based on experience and session duration.
• Additional compensation for development of training materials and specialized content.

Application Closing Date
18th December, 2025.

How To Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: fisimah@aibt.info using 
“Application - Facilitator, Legislative / Policy Research & Communication” 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.