External Facilitator – Project Management for Interior Design

About the Role

Zephyr Interior Design Academy (ZIDA) seeks an experienced External Facilitator to deliver comprehensive project management training tailored specifically for interior design and construction professionals. This role requires teaching both theoretical foundations and practical software applications to prepare students for real-world project delivery.

Teaching Scope (All Topics Required)

• Project management basics and fundamentals
• Project lifecycle in interior design and construction
• Scope definition, timelines, and milestones
• Budgeting, costing, and cost control
• Procurement and vendor coordination
• Site coordination and supervision
• Risk management and problem-solving on site
• Client communication and reporting
• Documentation, handover, and project close-out
• Practical case studies from real projects

Software Requirements (Mandatory)

• Practical instruction in Asana and/or Trello
• Task setup, timelines, and dependencies
• Team collaboration and workflow tracking
• Reporting and progress monitoring
• Demonstrated ability to apply Asana and Trello specifically for interior design and construction project management with a teaching approach tailored to design workflows

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in interior design and/or construction project management
• Proven hands-on site experience (practical, not theory-only)
• Experience managing both residential and commercial projects
• Ability to teach and simplify complex concepts for diverse learners
• Proficiency in Asana and Trello with hands-on usage in real projects
• Capability to teach interior design project workflows using project management software

Deliverables

The successful facilitator will provide:

• Detailed course outline
• Teaching slides and materials
• Practical exercises and class activities
• Software walkthroughs (Asana/Trello)
• Student assignments and/or mini projects

Location

Lagos, Nigeria