Job Title: Community Volunteer
Key Responsibilities
- Raise awareness in communities about the impact of sexual violence and the availability of survivor support services.
- Conduct community dialogues and sensitization sessions in collaboration with project staff.
- Assist in the safe and confidential identification of survivors and vulnerable individuals.
- Facilitate referrals to health, psychosocial, legal, and protection services using established referral pathways.
- Support the establishment and functioning of women and girls’ safe spaces.
- Mobilize community support for survivor reintegration and anti-stigma initiatives.
- Keep records of activities while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols.
- Report concerns or trends to project staff in line with safeguarding procedures.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of secondary education; post-secondary education is an asset.
- Previous experience in community work, especially in protection or health, is desirable.
- Understanding of the cultural context and conflict dynamics in Katsina State.
- Ability to communicate fluently in Hausa and/or Fulfulde.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to survivor-centered and rights-based approaches.
- Sensitivity to gender, cultural, and conflict-related issues.
- Integrity, honesty, and respect for confidentiality.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Willingness to travel within local communities.
- Resident of Kurfi or Mashi LGA.
Other Requirements:
- Nigerian citizenship or valid work permit.
- Strong commitment to gender equality and women’s empowerment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confiden ality.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
- Team player with excellent communication and management skills.
Application Instructions:
The application deadline is on 30th June, 2025. Therefore, Qualified and interested candidates should send their updated Resume to: [email protected] and copy [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email. (E.g., “Job Title – SWODEN Contract Recruitment 2025”).
Note: Only qualified candidates will be contacted. It is important to visit the official website (link found below) for detailed information on how to apply successfully for this vacancy.
Website:
Official Job Website: https://swoden.org/
Or
Send hard copies of their Applications to:
SWODEN Office,
Plot 112, Opposite Access Bank Tashan Mangwaro,
Kofar Kaura,
Katsina State.
Job Features
| Job Category | Community Manager, Community Mobilization Officer |