Social Analysis and Action (SAA) Volunteer

About this role

The role is a volunteer position for a Social Analysis and Action facilitator in Damaturu, Yobe. It targets residents of specific wards in Damaturu and involves leading SAA dialogue forums that explore social and gender norms and barriers to services and participation. The organisation runs humanitarian and development projects focused on peace, social mobility, health, and livelihoods in Northeast Nigeria. The role works with community leaders, facilitators, and project staff to drive community-led change through reflection, planning, and follow-up activities.

What you would do

• Facilitate bi-monthly SAA dialogue sessions with defined community groups following the curriculum
• Guide participants through reflection exercises to analyse power, norms, and access to resources
• Create a safe, inclusive space and adapt facilitation to literacy and cultural context
• Support groups to develop and monitor simple community action plans
• Facilitate follow-up sessions to track progress and address challenges
• Encourage small, visible actions to promote community change
• Collaborate with the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant to identify participants and ensure representation
• Engage local leaders and gatekeepers to gain support for SAA processes
• Participate in community sensitisation events to explain SAA aims and recruit participants
• Complete session records and document shifts in attitudes or behaviours and refer participants as needed

What they are asking for

• Resident of target ward/community in Damaturu or Fune LGA
• SSCE/NECO/NABTEB or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic calculations
• Fluency in Hausa; English is an added advantage
• Experience as a community volunteer or facilitator preferred but not required
• Previous participation in SAA or gender dialogues is an advantage
• Trusted and respected member of the target community
• Good listening, facilitation, and group management skills
• Non-judgmental, respectful, inclusive attitude
• Basic record-keeping and report-writing skills

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