Wakilan Sauyi Facilitator (Community Volunteer)

About this role

The role is a volunteer position in Damaturu, Yobe, aimed at facilitating a weekly gender-transformative programme for married couples to address gender norms, intimate partner violence, and women's economic empowerment. It targets individuals who can work with VSLA members and their spouses, supporting shared decision-making and equitable relationships. The organization AFRYDEV focuses on humanitarian and development interventions in northeast Nigeria, including peacebuilding, social mobility, health, and livelihoods. The facilitator will work with gender and social inclusion teams, VSLA groups, community leaders and project staff. The position lasts up to 12 months and offers a modest stipend per session and transportation allowance.</summary

What you would do

• Facilitate weekly Wakilan Sauyi sessions following the curriculum and guides.
• Create a safe and confidential space for couples to discuss gender roles and conflict resolution.
• Use participatory methods to engage couples and encourage peer learning.
• Ensure sessions are inclusive of participants with disabilities and varying literacy levels.
• Identify and enroll eligible couples in collaboration with project staff.
• Maintain attendance records and support participant retention throughout the cycle.
• Report barriers to participation to the project team.
• Complete session observation checklists, attendance sheets, and brief summaries after each session.
• Document changes in couple dynamics and share findings with the team.
• Refer couples needing additional support through established referral pathways.

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 community 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.
• Active listening and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Respectful, non-judgmental attitude towards 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.

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