Facilitators - Nigeria

The African Management Initiative (AMI)

The African Management Initiative (AMI)

Lagos, Nigeria
Posted on Apr 15, 2025

AMI is seeking ambitious and enthusiastic Freelance Facilitators to join our growing Implementation team in Nigeria. Reporting to the Facilitation Lead, you will be part of a dynamic, results-driven team that is passionate about Africa’s transformation through learning and development. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to building skills, transforming businesses, and empowering people across the continent. As a freelance facilitator, you will:

  1. Undergo rigorous AMI training to become accredited.

  2. Facilitate workshops and learning experiences for diverse audiences, including senior executives, middle managers, entry-level staff, and entrepreneurs.

  3. Deliver engaging and impactful sessions both virtually and in person.

  4. Successful candidates may be offered more formal engagements depending on performance and organizational needs.

Key Responsibilities

Preparation
  • Master AMI’s training manuals and facilitation guides for assigned learning modules.

  • Liaise with the Learning Success Manager and clients to manage logistics and ensure readiness of workshop materials and equipment.

  • Conduct sector-specific research to contextualise the learning experience.

  • Participate in briefings and dry-runs with the program’s Learning Designer.

Workshop Delivery

  • Facilitate workshops from start to finish, ensuring all learning objectives are achieved.

  • Manage video content, technical setups, and other workshop logistics.

  • Ensure timely collection and submission of feedback forms.

Post Workshop Follow-up

  • Address participant queries and liaise with clients to meet additional needs.

  • Provide concise post-workshop briefs to the Learning Success Manager and General Manager for closure and invoicing.


Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Experience in management education, corporate training, or enterprise development in Africa.

  • Familiarity with business growth and development in African markets.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in business consulting, company training, enterprise development, or management education (essential).

  • Proven facilitation experience (essential).

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Skills and Competencies:

  • Exceptional communication skills: Verbal and written, with the ability to create relevant, high-quality content.

  • Facilitation expertise: Confidence and ability to engage diverse groups, from senior executives to entry-level staff and entrepreneurs.

  • Process-driven with creativity: Ability to follow established methodologies while adapting to client needs.

  • Strong interpersonal skills: A natural authority with the ability to foster robust yet respectful discussions.

  • Integrity and accountability: Thrives in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments with rock-solid professionalism.

  • Proficiency in virtual and in-person facilitation.


Benefits

Why Join Us?

At AMI, you’ll be part of a high-impact team united by Core values :

  • Be the Best: We deliver quality, delighting our clients.

  • Own It: Accountability and ownership are central to our culture.

  • Push the Limits: We innovate, embrace failure, and challenge the status quo.

  • Do What’s Right: We act with integrity and fairness.

  • Always Care: It’s team first—always.

Dynamic work culture:

  • Monthly team events and bi-annual team building.

  • Regular learning and coaching opportunities.

  • A hybrid working model for flexibility.

Hiring Process

  • Initial screening interview with our Talent Team.

  • Interview with the Hiring team.

  • Attending an AMI Learning Lab.

  • Facilitation exercise as a practical test.

  • Meeting with the AMI Chairman, Jonathan Cook.

  • Contracting & Onboarding.

If you’re ready to transform lives through learning and development, apply now and be part of Africa’s transformation journey!