Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator (Community Volunteer) at AFRYDEV
JOB VACANCY: WAKILAN SAUYI FACILITATOR AT AFRYDEV
African Youths for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV) is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator (Community Volunteer) in Yobe State.
Position: Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator (Community Volunteer)
Location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Employment Type: Volunteer
Duration: Up to 12 months, renewable based on performance and project needs
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
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 facilitator will promote shared decision-making, respectful relationships, equitable household responsibilities, and women’s participation in income-generating activities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Facilitate weekly Wakilan Sauyi sessions using approved curricula and participatory learning methods.
Create a safe, confidential, and respectful environment for couples to discuss gender roles, household decision-making, and conflict resolution.
Identify and enrol eligible couples in collaboration with VSLA leaders and project staff.
Maintain attendance records, follow up with absent participants, and support participant retention.
Complete session checklists, attendance sheets, and weekly activity reports.
Identify participants who require additional support and refer concerns through established referral pathways.
Participate in community sensitization activities and promote gender equality and respectful relationships.
Attend monthly coordination meetings and report safeguarding concerns in line with organizational procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of secondary school education (SSCE) or equivalent.
Ability to read, write, and maintain basic records in English and/or Hausa.
Fluency in spoken and written Hausa is required.
Good interpersonal, communication, listening, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and engage participants respectfully without judgment.
Willingness to learn and apply gender-transformative facilitation methods.
Previous experience in community volunteering, peer education, facilitation, VSLA activities, or gender dialogue programmes is an advantage but not compulsory.
Basic English and knowledge of Kanuri or other local languages are additional advantages.
REMUNERATION
Although this is a volunteer position, the organisation provides a modest honorarium or stipend for each facilitated session, transportation allowance for meetings, and recognition as a community volunteer.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit the following documents in person:
- Updated CV
- Cover letter
- Recommendation letter from their community
Application 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.
All application documents must be enclosed in a sealed envelope. Applicants should clearly write the following information on the back of the envelope:
Full Name
Community Name
Phone Number
Position Applied For
For enquiries: 08160034202
Late applications may not be considered.
