Jobs at African Youths for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV)

Project Background

• The African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV) is a leading Nigerian non-governmental organization with over 13 years of technical experience designing and implementing high-impact interventions in peacebuilding, governance, protection, and socio-economic development across Northeast Nigeria (Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states).
• AFRYDEV has been specifically selected to lead and implement the critical Governance, Economic Recovery, and Gender Responsiveness components of RESILAC 2.
• This reflects AFRYDEV’s proven track record in strengthening local governance systems, creating sustainable livelihoods for youth and women, and championing gender-transformative approaches in fragile contexts.
• AFRYDEV through Care Nigeria directly addresses the deep-rooted vulnerabilities identified in the project's territorial diagnostics, including weak local authority capacity, high youth unemployment severe gender inequalities and fragile social cohesion. Working across two Local Government Areas of Yobe State.

Role Overview

• The SAA Facilitator is a community-based volunteer responsible for facilitatingSocial Analysis and Action (SAA) dialogue forums a gender-transformative approach that engages community members (mixed groups, women-only, men-only, youth) in critical reflection on social and gender norms, power relations, and structural barriers that hinder access to services, opportunities, and equal participation.
• The facilitator leads community-level reflection sessions, action planning, and follow-up activities.

Key Responsibilities
Facilitation of SAA Dialogue Forums:

• Facilitate bi-weekly (twice per month) SAA dialogue sessions with specified community groups (e.g., mixed adult groups, women-only groups, men-only groups, youth groups) following the approved SAA curriculum and methodology.
• Guide participants through structured reflection exercises (body mapping, power analysis, social norm mapping, root cause analysis) to explore how norms and power dynamics affect daily life, access to resources, and well-being.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where participants feel comfortable sharing experiences, questioning assumptions, and challenging harmful practices.
• Adapt facilitation style and language to suit the literacy level and cultural context of the group.

Action Planning and Community-Led Change:

• Support each SAA group to develop a simple community action plan that identifies practical steps the group can take to address identified norms or barriers using their own existing resources.
• Facilitate follow-up sessions to review action plan progress, celebrate successes, and problem-solve challenges.
• Encourage groups to implement small, visible actions (e.g., awareness campaigns, role plays for community events, dialogues with local leaders) to create wider community change.

Community Mobilization and Engagement:

• Work with the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant to identify and select SAA group participants, ensuring representation of women, men, youth, PWDs, and marginalized subgroups.
• Engage traditional leaders, religious leaders, and other community gatekeepers to gain support for SAA processes and action plans.
• Participate in community sensitization events to explain the purpose of SAA and recruit participants.

Monitoring and Documentation:

• Complete session observation checklists, attendance sheets, and brief session summary reports after each SAA dialogue.
• Document shifts in attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors reported by participants over time (positive or challenging).
• Identify participants who may need additional support or referrals (e.g., GBV survivors, individuals in severe distress) and refer appropriately using established referral pathways.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Attend monthly facilitator coordination meetings led by the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant.
• Submit bi-weekly activity reports and attendance records to the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant.
• Share success stories, testimonials, and photographs (with informed consent) for project documentation and reporting.

Qualifications and Experience
Education and Literacy:

• Minimum of Secondary School Education (SSCE) or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and keep simple records in English and/or Hausa.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a community volunteer, peer educator, facilitator, or community health worker (preferred but not required).
• Experience participating in SAA, gender dialogues, or similar reflective processes is an advantage.
• Must be a respected and trusted member of the target community.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent listening, questioning, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and difficult conversations with sensitivity.
• Non-judgmental, respectful, and inclusive attitude.
• Basic record-keeping and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply participatory facilitation methods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive disclosures appropriately.

Language:

• Fluency in Hausa (spoken and written) is required.
• Basic English is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Kanuri or other local languages is a plus.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal:Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant, Economic Recovery and Gender Inclusion Officer, Wakilan Sauyi Facilitators, MEAL staff, project field staff.
• External:SAA group participants, community members, traditional leaders, religious leaders, youth groups, women’s groups, and relevant referral partners (GBV service providers, health facilities, protection actors).

Time Commitment and Remuneration

• Commitment:Approximately 30–35 minutes weekly facilitation session, plus preparation, reporting, and meetings).
• Duration:Up to 12 months (renewable based on performance and project need).
• Remuneration: This is a volunteer position with a modest honorarium/stipend for each facilitated session, transportation allowance for meetings, and recognition as a community volunteer.

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Role Overview

• The Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator is a community-based volunteer responsible for facilitating theWakilan Sauyi couples’ curriculum a weekly gender-transformative program that engages married couples in dialogues to address harmful gender norms, intimate partner violence, and barriers to women’s economic empowerment.
• The facilitator works directly with VSLA member couples to promote shared decision-making, equitable household relationships, and mutual support for women’s participation in income-generating activities.

Key Responsibilities
Facilitation of Wakilan Sauyi Sessions:

• Facilitate weekly Wakilan Sauyi dialogue sessions for enrolled couples following the approved curriculum and session guides.
• Create a safe, confidential, and respectful environment where both spouses can openly discuss gender roles, power dynamics, household decision-making, and conflict resolution.
• Use participatory methods (role plays, case studies, group discussions, reflective exercises) to engage couples actively and encourage peer learning.
• Ensure that sessions are inclusive of couples from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and different literacy levels.

Participant Engagement and Retention:

• Identify and enroll eligible couples (VSLA members and their spouses) in collaboration with the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant and VSLA group leaders.
• Maintain regular attendance records, follow up with absent participants, and support retention throughout the week cycle.
• Report any concerns or barriers to participation (e.g., scheduling conflicts, childcare, mobility issues) in coordination with the project team.

Monitoring and Documentation:

• Complete session observation checklists, attendance sheets, and brief session summary reports after each weekly session.
• Document notable changes in couple dynamics, attitude shifts, or behavioral outcomes (positive or challenging) and share with the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant.
• Identify couples who may need additional support (e.g., GBV concerns, severe household conflict) and refer them appropriately through established referral pathways.

Community Engagement and Sensitization:

• Participate in community awareness sessions to explain the purpose and benefits of the Wakilan Sauyi program to community members, traditional leaders, and religious leaders.
• Act as a role model and advocate for gender equality, respectful relationships, and shared household responsibilities within the community.
• Support the organization of community activism events at the end of the 21-week cycle where graduating couples share their experiences with other community members.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Attend monthly facilitator coordination meetings led by the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant.
• Submit weekly activity reports and attendance records to the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant.
• Report any safeguarding or protection concerns immediately following organizational protocols.

Qualifications and Experience
Education and Literacy:

• Minimum of secondary school education (SSCE) or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and keep simple records in English and/or Hausa.

Experience:

• Previous experience as a community volunteer, peer educator, or facilitator (preferred but not required).
• Experience participating in VSLA, gender dialogue, or couples’ programs is an advantage.

Skills and Competencies:

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to listen actively and maintain confidentiality.
• Respectful and non-judgmental attitude towards all participants.
• Basic record-keeping and reporting skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply gender-transformative facilitation methods.
• Ability to work with both men and women in a culturally appropriate manner.

Language:

• Fluency in Hausa (spoken and written) is required.
• Basic English is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Kanuri or other local languages is a plus.

Key Working Relationships:

• Internal: Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant, Economic Recovery and Gender Inclusion Officer, SAA Facilitators, MEAL staff, VSLA group leaders.
• External: Community members, traditional leaders, religious leaders, couples participating in the program.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

• Commitment: Approximately 30–35 minutes weekly facilitation session, plus preparation, reporting, and meetings).
• Duration: Up to 12 months (renewable based on performance and project need).
• Remuneration: This is a volunteer position with a modest honorarium/stipend for each facilitated session, transportation allowance for meetings, and recognition as a community volunteer.

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Position Overview

• AFRYDEV is seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to serve as Community-Based Trainer (CBT) Volunteers under the RESILAC II Project in Yobe State.
• The CBT Volunteer will mobilize and train Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), promote financial literacy, support Income-Generating Activities (IGAs), and provide ongoing coaching to community groups to improve household livelihoods and economic resilience.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful volunteers will:

• Mobilize and establish VSLA groups within target communities.
• Train group members using CARE's VSLA methodology.
• Facilitate regular savings, loan, and social fund meetings.
• Deliver financial literacy and business skills training.
• Support beneficiaries to develop and strengthen income-generating activities.
• Coach and mentor VSLA groups for sustainability.
• Maintain accurate records and submit regular reports.
• Promote gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding throughout project activities.

Minimum Requirements
Applicants should:

• Be a resident of one of the target wards in Damaturu or Fune LGA.
• Possess at least an SSCE/NECO/NABTEB certificate or equivalent.
• Be able to read, write, and perform basic calculations.
• Be fluent in Hausa (English is an added advantage).
• Have experience in community mobilization, savings groups, business support, or volunteer  work (preferred but not mandatory).
• Demonstrate integrity, good communication skills, and commitment to community service.
• Be willing to undergo project training and apply AFRYDEV's methodologies.

Benefits
Successful volunteers will receive:

• A performance-based volunteer stipend.
• Capacity building and continuous mentoring.
• Project identification materials.

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Position Overview

• AFRYDEV is seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to serve as Community-Based Trainer (CBT) Volunteers under the RESILAC II Project in Yobe State.
• The CBT Volunteer will mobilize and train Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), promote financial literacy, support Income-Generating Activities (IGAs), and provide ongoing coaching to community groups to improve household livelihoods and economic resilience.

Key Responsibilities:
The successful volunteers will:

• Mobilize and establish VSLA groups within target communities.
• Train group members using CARE's VSLA methodology.
• Facilitate regular savings, loan, and social fund meetings.
• Deliver financial literacy and business skills training.
• Support beneficiaries to develop and strengthen income-generating activities.
• Coach and mentor VSLA groups for sustainability.
• Maintain accurate records and submit regular reports.
• Promote gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding throughout project activities.

Minimum Requirements
Applicants should:

• Be a resident of one of the target wards in Damaturu or Fune LGA.
• Possess at least an SSCE/NECO/NABTEB certificate or equivalent.
• Be able to read, write, and perform basic calculations.
• Be fluent in Hausa (English is an added advantage).
• Have experience in community mobilization, savings groups, business support, or volunteer  work (preferred but not mandatory).
• Demonstrate integrity, good communication skills, and commitment to community service.
• Be willing to undergo project training and apply AFRYDEV's methodologies.

Benefits
Successful volunteers will receive:

• A performance-based volunteer stipend.
• Capacity building and continuous mentoring.
• Project identification materials.