Training Facilitator – GovTech & Policy Innovation Accelerator Program at Athena Institute of Business and Technology (AIBT)

About the Role

AIBT is seeking a highly skilled Training Facilitator to deliver content for the GovTech & Policy Innovation Accelerator Program. You will guide participants—primarily public sector officers, tech innovators, and policy professionals—through cutting-edge concepts in digital governance, technology adoption, service delivery innovation, and public-sector transformation.

About You

The ideal candidate is passionate about:

• Digital transformation in government
• Leveraging technology for public service delivery
• Public-sector innovation, automation, and data-driven governance
• Policy development for tech-enabled institutions

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver modules on GovTech, Digital Governance, and Policy Innovation
• Facilitate practical labs using real-life case studies, simulations, and toolkits
• Teach emerging technologies for governance (AI, data analytics, platforms, digital ID, automation)
• Support participants in developing innovation projects and prototypes
• Evaluate participant progress and provide actionable feedback
• Work with AIBT to adapt global GovTech frameworks to the Nigerian and African context
• Prepare post-training reports and learning assessments

Essential Qualifications

• PhD degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, ICT, Computer Science, Political Economy, Governance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in digital governance, policy innovation, public-sector reform, or GovTech-related consulting
• Demonstrated experience facilitating technology or governance-focused programmes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with digital transformation projects, government technology deployments, policy design labs, or innovation accelerators
• Strong command of digital tools and platforms
• Excellent presentation, facilitation, and communication skills

Location

Lagos, Nigeria