Facilitator - Legislative / Policy Research and Communication at Athena Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)

Job Description

• The Facilitator will design and deliver high-impact training focused on legislative research, public policy analysis, evidence-based policymaking, policy communication, and strategic legislative engagement. The role involves delivering both physical and virtual training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate training sessions on legislative research, policy analysis, and communication strategies.
• Develop and customize training materials, case studies, practical exercises, and assessments.
• Train participants on drafting policy briefs, legislative memos, bills support documents, and research reports.
• Guide participants on communicating policy positions to lawmakers, stakeholders, and the public.
• Lead practical workshops on data interpretation, stakeholder mapping, and advocacy communication.
• Assess participant progress and submit post-training evaluation reports.
• Support curriculum review and continuous program improvement.

Skills

• Strong facilitation, presentation, and instructional design skills.
• Deep expertise in legislative processes, policy research, and public sector communication.
• Excellent research writing, analysis, and editorial skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to simplify complex policy concepts for varied audiences.
• Digital facilitation competence (Zoom, MS Teams, LMS platforms).

Education

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in Political Science, Public Policy, Law, Economics, Public Administration, International Relations, or related fields.
• A PhD’s degree is highly preferred.
• Professional training in research methods, monitoring & evaluation, communications, or governance is an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum of 7–10 years relevant professional experience in legislative research, policy analysis, government advisory, advocacy, or public affairs.
• Proven experience in training, facilitation, or executive education delivery.
• Experience working with legislative bodies (National Assembly, State Assemblies), MDAs, think tanks, or development organizations is a strong advantage.
• Demonstrated experience producing policy briefs, legislative notes, or research publications.

Remuneration

• Competitive, session-based remuneration, based on experience and program scope.
• Travel and accommodation covered where applicable.
• Curriculum development honorarium (if required).

Other Requirements

• Availability for in-person and virtual training delivery.
• Strong ethical standards and respect for confidentiality.
• Willingness to deliver a demo facilitation session.
• Flexibility for weekend and out-of-station training assignments.
• Ability to adapt content to federal, state, and legislative environments.