Executive Networking & Influence Mastery at Athena Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)

Job Description

• The Facilitator will design and deliver advanced training focused on executive networking, strategic influence, stakeholder engagement, persuasion, power mapping, and relationship-based leadership. The role involves facilitating both in-person and virtual sessions for senior-level participants.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate executive-level training on networking strategy, influence, and stakeholder management.
• Develop and customize training content, simulations, role plays, and case studies.
• Coach participants on executive presence, strategic communication, and relationship capital.
• Lead practical exercises on power mapping, negotiation, and influence without authority.
• Assess participant progress and submit post-training evaluation reports.
• Provide one-on-one or group coaching sessions (where applicable).
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the program curriculum.

Skills

• Exceptional facilitation, presentation, and executive coaching skills.
• Deep expertise in strategic networking, influence, persuasion, and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong interpersonal intelligence and communication skills.
• Ability to manage senior-level learning environments.
• Proficiency with digital facilitation tools (Zoom, MS Teams, LMS platforms).
• High emotional intelligence and professional discretion.

Education

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Relations, Psychology, Communication, Political Science, or related fields.
• A PhD’s degree is highly desirable.
• Professional certifications in Coaching, Negotiation, Communication, or Leadership are added advantages.

Experience

• Minimum of 8–12 years professional experience in executive leadership, consulting, high-level sales, diplomacy, public affairs, or strategic communications.
• Proven experience facilitating executive or leadership-level training programs.
• Demonstrated success in building high-level networks and influencing decision-makers.

Other Requirements

• Availability for physical and virtual delivery.
• Ability to handle senior executives and government officials with professionalism.
• Strong ethical standards and confidentiality.
• Willingness to conduct a short demo facilitation session.
• Flexibility for weekend or out-of-station engagements when required.