Social Analysis and Action (SAA) Volunteer

AFRYDEV is a humanitarian and development organization with over 10 years of technical experience in design, development and implementation of youths, women and girls focused interventions in Northeast Nigeria. Since 2013, we focus on interventions that improves well- being and influence positive social mobility as part of our vision of change that drives and promotes safe societies where conflict-affected communities are empowered to prevent recruitment and radicalization of women and youths, including their participation in violence extremist activities, conflict, and gender-based violence.

AFRYDEV is working in three major thematic areas of, community engagement, peace building and social mobility with aim of enhancing quality of lives through provision of basic needs and essential services such as food, livelihood, water, sanitation, and basic health care such as Psychosocial Support, Skill acquisition and capacity building initiatives for youth, women, and girls, Wealth creation and access to socio-economic opportunities, Improving youth and women literacy, access to education, including formal and informal education. Employability skills trainings and job placement, Entrepreneurship Programs, access to opportunities for funding’s and start-up resources. Advocacy, Partnership development and Dialogue. AFRYDEV is currently implementing projects in Damaturu, Potiskum, Gujba, Geidam, Yusufari, Yunusari, Nangere and Fune LGAs Yobe State in the areas of Peace building and Social cohesion, Health, Early recovery and livelihood, Protection; Gender Based Violence and Mines Action.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Analysis and Action (SAA) Volunteer 

Location: Damaturu, Yobe 
Employment Type: Volunteer
Collaborates with: Wakilan Sauyi Facilitators, community leaders, project field staff, and MEAL team
Organization: African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment Foundation (AFRYDEV)
Project: RESILAC II Project (Implemented in partnership with CARE Nigeria)
Duty Stations: Damaturu LGA: Abujan Mai Mala, Murfa Kalam and Maisandari Wards

Role Overview

• The SAA Facilitator is a community-based volunteer responsible for facilitating Social Analysis and Action (SAA) dialogue forums a gender-transformative approach that engages community members (mixed groups, women-only, men-only, youth) in critical reflection on social and gender norms, power relations, and structural barriers that hinder access to services, opportunities, and equal participation. The facilitator leads community-level reflection sessions, action planning, and follow-up activities.

Key Responsibilities
Facilitation of SAA Dialogue Forums:

• Facilitate bi-weekly (twice per month) SAA dialogue sessions with specified community groups (e.g., mixed adult groups, women-only groups, men-only groups, youth groups) following the approved SAA curriculum and methodology.
• Guide participants through structured reflection exercises (body mapping, power analysis, social norm mapping, root cause analysis) to explore how norms and power dynamics affect daily life, access to resources, and well-being.
• Foster a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space where participants feel comfortable sharing experiences, questioning assumptions, and challenging harmful practices.
• Adapt facilitation style and language to suit the literacy level and cultural context of the group.

Action Planning and Community-Led Change:

• Support each SAA group to develop a simple community action plan that identifies practical steps the group can take to address identified norms or barriers using their own existing resources.
• Facilitate follow-up sessions to review action plan progress, celebrate successes, and problem-solve challenges.
• Encourage groups to implement small, visible actions (e.g., awareness campaigns, role plays for community events, dialogues with local leaders) to create wider community change.

Community Mobilization and Engagement:

• Work with the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant to identify and select SAA group participants, ensuring representation of women, men, youth, PWDs, and marginalized subgroups.
• Engage traditional leaders, religious leaders, and other community gatekeepers to gain support for SAA processes and action plans.
• Participate in community sensitization events to explain the purpose of SAA and recruit participants.

Monitoring and Documentation:

• Complete session observation checklists, attendance sheets, and brief session summary reports after each SAA dialogue.
• Document shifts in attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors reported by participants over time (positive or challenging).
• Identify participants who may need additional support or referrals (e.g., GBV survivors, individuals in severe distress) and refer appropriately using established referral pathways.

Coordination and Reporting:

• Attend monthly facilitator coordination meetings led by the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant.
• Submit bi-weekly activity reports and attendance records to the Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant.
• Share success stories, testimonials, and photographs (with informed consent) for project documentation and reporting.

Key Working Relationships

• Internal: Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant, Economic Recovery and Gender Inclusion Officer, Wakilan Sauyi Facilitators, MEAL staff, project field staff.
• External: SAA group participants, community members, traditional leaders, religious leaders, youth groups, women’s groups, and relevant referral partners (GBV service providers, health facilities, protection actors).

Requirements
Applicants should:

• Be a resident of one of the target ward/community (Abuja Maimala, Murfakalam, & Maisandari) in Damaturu and (Daura Dugonkuka, & Kulere, ) Fune LGA.
• Possess at least an SSCE/NECO/NABTEB certificate or equivalent.
• Be able to read, write, and perform basic calculations.
• Be fluent in Hausa (English is an added advantage).

Experience:

• Previous experience as a community volunteer, peer educator, facilitator, or community health worker (preferred but not required).
• Experience participating in SAA, gender dialogues, or similar reflective processes is an advantage.
• Must be a respected and trusted member of the target community.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent listening, questioning, and facilitation skills.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and difficult conversations with sensitivity.
• Non-judgmental, respectful, and inclusive attitude.
• Basic record-keeping and report-writing skills.
• Willingness to learn and apply participatory facilitation methods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive disclosures appropriately.

Language:

• Fluency in Hausa (spoken and written) is required.
• Basic English is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Kanuri or other local languages is a plus.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

• This is a volunteer position with a modest honorarium/stipend for each facilitated session, transportation allowance for meetings, and recognition as a community volunteer.