Job Description
Position Overview
- AFRYDEV is seeking dedicated and community-minded individuals to serve as Community-Based Trainer (CBT) Volunteers under the RESILAC II Project in Yobe State.
- The CBT Volunteer will mobilize and train Village Savings and Loan Associations (VSLAs), promote financial literacy, support Income-Generating Activities (IGAs), and provide ongoing coaching to community groups to improve household livelihoods and economic resilience.
Key Responsibilities:
The successful volunteers will:
- Mobilize and establish VSLA groups within target communities.
- Train group members using CARE's VSLA methodology.
- Facilitate regular savings, loan, and social fund meetings.
- Deliver financial literacy and business skills training.
- Support beneficiaries to develop and strengthen income-generating activities.
- Coach and mentor VSLA groups for sustainability.
- Maintain accurate records and submit regular reports.
- Promote gender equality, inclusion, and safeguarding throughout project activities.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants should:
- Be a resident of one of the target wards in Damaturu or 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).
- Have experience in community mobilization, savings groups, business support, or volunteer work (preferred but not mandatory).
- Demonstrate integrity, good communication skills, and commitment to community service.
- Be willing to undergo project training and apply AFRYDEV's methodologies.
Benefits
Successful volunteers will receive:
- A performance-based volunteer stipend.
- Capacity building and continuous mentoring.
- Project identification materials.