Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator (Community Volunteer)

About this role

The role is for a community-based volunteer who facilitates the Wakilan Sauyi couples’ curriculum and weekly gender-transformative sessions. It targets married couples in VSLA groups, promoting shared decision-making and women's participation in income activities. AFRYDEV is a youth-led NGO focused on peace and development, and the facilitator collaborates with project staff to run the program and engage the community. The position involves documenting sessions, supporting referrals, and participating in sensitisation and coordination activities within the community. The arrangement is up to 12 months with a modest honorarium per session and travel allowance.

What you would do

• Facilitate weekly Wakilan Sauyi sessions following the approved curriculum and guides.
• Create a safe, confidential environment for couples to discuss gender roles and related topics.
• Use participatory methods to engage couples and encourage peer learning.
• Identify and enrol eligible couples in collaboration with project staff.
• Maintain attendance records and support participant retention.
• Report concerns or barriers to participation to the project team.
• Complete session documentation including checklists and brief summaries.
• Refer couples needing additional support through established pathways.
• Participate in community awareness sessions and advocate for gender equality.
• Attend monthly facilitator coordination meetings and submit weekly reports.

What they are asking for

• Minimum of secondary school education (SSCE) or equivalent.
• Ability to read, write, and keep simple records in English and/or Hausa.
• Previous experience as a volunteer, peer educator, or facilitator preferred but not required.
• Experience with VSLA, gender dialogue, or couples’ programmes is an advantage.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and apply gender-transformative facilitation methods.
• Ability to work with both men and women in a culturally appropriate manner.
• Fluency in Hausa; basic English is an advantage; knowledge of Kanuri or other local languages is a plus.

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