Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator (Community Volunteer) at AFRYDEV
JOB VACANCY: WAKILAN SAUYI FACILITATOR (COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER)
Organization: African Youths for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV)
Location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Employment Type: Volunteer
Duration: Up to 12 months (Renewable based on performance and project needs)
Application Deadline: October 28, 2026
About AFRYDEV
The African Youths for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV) is inviting applications from qualified, passionate candidates to fill the position of Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator (Community Volunteer) in Yobe State.
Role Overview
The Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator will lead weekly dialogue sessions for married couples under a gender-transformative programme designed to address harmful gender norms, intimate partner violence, and barriers to women’s economic empowerment.
The successful candidate will champion shared decision-making, foster respectful relationships, encourage equitable household responsibilities, and support women’s active participation in income-generating activities.
Key Responsibilities
Session Facilitation: Lead weekly Wakilan Sauyi sessions using approved curricula and participatory learning methodologies.
Safe Space Creation: Maintain a safe, confidential, and respectful environment where couples can openly discuss gender roles, household decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Participant Enrollment: Identify and enroll eligible couples in close collaboration with Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) leaders and project staff.
Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate attendance records, follow up with absent participants, and complete session checklists, attendance sheets, and weekly activity reports.
Support & Referrals: Identify participants requiring additional support and route concerns through established organizational referral pathways.
Community Engagement: Take part in community sensitization activities to promote gender equality and respectful relationships.
Coordination & Compliance: Attend monthly coordination meetings and report any safeguarding concerns in strict compliance with organizational procedures.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Minimum of secondary school education (SSCE) or equivalent.
Literacy: Ability to read, write, and maintain basic records in English and/or Hausa.
Language Proficiency: Fluency in spoken and written Hausa is mandatory. Basic English and knowledge of Kanuri or other local languages are distinct advantages.
Core Competencies: Strong interpersonal, communication, active listening, and record-keeping skills.
Professional Ethics: High ability to maintain confidentiality and engage participants respectfully and without judgment.
Attitude: A strong willingness to learn and apply gender-transformative facilitation methods.
Experience: Previous background in community volunteering, peer education, facilitation, VSLA activities, or gender dialogue programs is an asset, though not compulsory.
Remuneration & Benefits
While this is a volunteer opportunity, AFRYDEV supports its volunteers through:
A modest honorarium/stipend per facilitated session.
Transportation allowances for meetings.
Official recognition as a dedicated community volunteer.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application documents in person.
Required Application Documents:
Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter
Recommendation Letter from your community
Submission Address:
The AFRYDEV Office
No. 280, Don Etiebeth Extension, Bukar Abba Ibrahim Way,
Behind SAH Store, Near Maiduguri Motor Park,
Along Maiduguri Road, Damaturu, Yobe State.
Envelope Guidelines:
All application documents must be securely enclosed in a sealed envelope. Applicants must clearly write the following information on the back of the envelope:
Full Name
Community Name
Phone Number
Position Applied For (Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator)
For Enquiries: Call 08160034202.
Note: Late applications will not be considered.
