Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant at African Youth for Peace Development and Empowerment (AFRYDEV)

Position Overview

• The Gender & Social Inclusion Assistant supports implementation of gender-transformative activities including Wakilan Sauyi dialogues, SAA sessions, GBV consultations, and ensures gender mainstreaming across all project components.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation of gender-transformative activities including Wakilan Sauyi dialogues, Social Analysis and Action (SAA) sessions, GBV risk consultations, and ensuring gender mainstreaming across all project components.
• Coordinate weekly Wakilan Sauyi dialogue sessions (couples’ curriculum) and bi-weekly SAA community dialogue sessions.
• Supervise and support facilitators of Wakilan Sauyi and SAA); ensure quality delivery of gender curriculum.
• Organize quarterly GBV risk consultations with participants; document GBV risks and challenges in accessing livelihoods.
• Support development of risk mitigation strategies and coordinate with GBV service providers for safe referrals.
• Support the implementation of Gender Analysis new for Yobe.
• Conduct gender sensitivity sessions for project staff and partner CSOs.
• Monitor women, youth, and PWD participation in activities; identify and address gender-based barriers.
• Train facilitators on gender concepts, GBV risk mitigation, PSHEA, and safeguarding.
• Conduct monthly facilitator coordination meetings and ongoing mentoring.
• Build capacity of community leaders on gender issues.
• Track gender activity implementation against targets; collect gender-disaggregated data.
• Document testimonials, behavior change stories and contribute to gender analysis reports.
• Coordinate marking of gender calendar days (IWD, MHM Day, 16 Days of Activism).
• Ensure gender-responsive budgeting training for LGAs and CBOs.

Required Qualifications and Experience
Education:

• Bachelor’s/HND in Gender Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Development Studies, or related fields

Experience:

• Minimum 2years in gender/social inclusion programming
• Experience facilitating gender dialogues or similar activities
• Experience working on GBV prevention or women empowerment
• Experience training and supervising facilitators
• Understanding of social norms change approaches
• Experience in Northeast Nigeria or fragile contexts (preferred)

Technical Skills:

• Knowledge of gender concepts and transformative approaches
• Understanding of GBV risk mitigation and referral pathways

Required Competencies:

• Strong commitment to gender equality and women’s rights
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Empathy and ability to handle sensitive issues
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for diversity
• Non-judgmental and inclusive approach
• Team player and collaborative
• Patience and good listening skills
• Integrity and confidentiality

Specific Contextual Requirements:

• Understanding of gender dynamics in Northeast Nigeria
• Ability to navigate cultural sensitivities around gender issues
• Experience working with women, men, and mixed groups
• Willingness to work in communities with conservative norms
• Fluency in English and Hausa is an advantage
• Facilitation and training skills
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Report writing and documentation
• Basic understanding of MEAL for gender activities.

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience and level of efforts required
• Benefits: As per AFRYDEV organizational policy (includes health insurance, pension contribution, and annual leave).