Job title : Volunteer
Job Location : Katsina
Deadline : October 30, 2024
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No of Positions: Multiple
Job Summary
The Volunteer will assist in program coordination, which may include data collection, data entry, focus group discussion, key informant interviews and one on one interview with respondents based on the program methodology developed and supplied by the program lead.
Specific Responsibilities
The Volunteer will be responsible for the following:
- Participate in overall implementation of the activities as may be assigned by the project team lead.
- Gather and accurately record responses from the community members as required.
- Submit completed reports and other equipment used in fieldwork to the supervisor and will, if required to do so, compile his/her findings in a format required by the Program Officer.
- As part of each assignment, he or she will participate in briefings; carry out data collection, data entry and/or reporting.
- Promote program intervention within community, especially integrating community leaders and decision makers.
- Assists in developing ways in which community involvement can be increased and community groups strengthened;
- Liaise closely with local actors and other local stakeholders to raise the awareness, sensitize and engage them at grassroot level.
- Provision of linkages to community-based structures relevant for project implementation.
Requirements
- Ordinary National Diploma (OND) or its equivalent.
- Previous experience in conducting social work.
- Experience in mobile data collection, administering questionnaires and conducting interviews, data collection and data entry.
- Willingness to learn and explore new experiences
- Fluency in speaking and understanding English, Kanuri and Hausa is very essential. Understanding of the local language of the state is highly preferred.
How to Apply for this Offer
Email your resume (not more than 2 pages) and cover letter (not more than one page) detailing why you would like to volunteer with FINDEF to volunteer@findef.org using the position title and preferred state in the email subject line. (e.g. “Volunteer – Sokoto”). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and only qualified candidates will be contacted. FINDEF is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position. Our organization procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation. We are an equal opportunity employer.
We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence. We affirmatively engage the most vulnerable communities.
Note:
- FINDEF does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process.
- FINDEF’s recruitment process is transparent and merit based. Lobbying of any form is not allowed and can lead to disqualification.
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- FINDEF has zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of beneficiaries. Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) is everyone’s responsibility, and all staff and volunteers are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct, that enshrines principles of PSEA, at all times (both during work hours and outside work hours).
- Familiarization with, and adherence to FINDEF’s Code of Conduct is an essential requirement for all staff and volunteers, in addition to related mandatory training.
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