Training Facilitator – Leadership for Sustainable Institutions (ESG Focus) at Athena Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)

AIBT invites applications from highly knowledgeable professionals for the role of Training Facilitator – Leadership for Sustainable Institutions (ESG Focus).

The facilitator will deliver a specialized executive programme designed to equip leaders in public, private, and non-profit institutions with the skills needed to embed Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into organizational strategy, operations, reporting, and leadership culture.

The facilitator must demonstrate expertise in:

• Sustainability leadership
• ESG frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, ISSB)
• Corporate governance and ethical leadership
• Environmental compliance and social responsibility
• Responsible investing and sustainable development

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver training modules on ESG-driven institutional leadership
• Facilitate discussions, case studies, group work, and scenario-based exercises
• Guide participants on integrating ESG into organisational strategy and reporting
• Provide practical tools for sustainability risk management and stakeholder engagement
• Prepare course materials, assessment tools, and post-training reports
• Support participants in designing institutional ESG improvement action plans
• Work with AIBT Programme Team to ensure alignment with global ESG standards

Requirements

Essential Qualifications

• PhD degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Public Policy, Corporate Governance, Management, or related field
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in ESG, sustainability leadership, governance, or responsible business consulting
• Demonstrated experience facilitating executive or professional development programmes

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree (Sustainability, Sc ESG, PA, Sc Governance, or related programme)
• Experience with sustainability audits, ESG reporting, impact measurement, or regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with global sustainability standards (e.g., GRI, SDGs, ISSB, IFC Performance Standards)
• Strong communication, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Ability to apply real examples from Africa, emerging markets, and global best practices

Additional Information

• Competitive facilitation fee
• Training materials and support will be provided by AIBT
• Hybrid delivery mode (onsite & virtual)
• Opportunity to support future ESG leadership and sustainability programmes
• Facilitators may be engaged for additional AIBT governance and leadership courses