Volunteers

Number of Volunteers: 34
Age Requirement: 18–35 years
Engagement Type: Project-based volunteer participation
 

About the Opportunity

RAWYOD is inviting applications from committed young people to serve as Youth Civic Intelligence Participants under the NYFF Project. Volunteers will support civic engagement and help monitor and document public projects and governance issues in their communities.

Selected volunteers will attend a three-day Civic Intelligence Lab and receive training in the use of the Arewa Civic Tracker. Two volunteers will be selected from each of the 17 LGAs. RAWYOD aims for at least 50% female participation and encourages applications from rural, underserved and marginalized communities, including persons with disabilities where feasible.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the three-day Civic Intelligence Lab and project orientations.
• Learn and use the Arewa Civic Tracker to document governance issues and public projects.
• Collect and submit accurate, evidence-based information from the community.
• Engage respectfully with community members, leaders and relevant institutions.
• Complete assigned activities and submit information within agreed timelines.
• Maintain a non-partisan, objective and responsible approach to civic monitoring.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must:

• Be aged 18–35 years.
• Have at least a Diploma, NCE or equivalent post-secondary qualification. Applicants with an ND, HND or BSc are encouraged to apply.
• Reside in the LGA they wish to represent and have good knowledge of the community.
• Own a smartphone or suitable smart device capable of running the Arewa Civic Tracker, accessing the internet and capturing GPS coordinates.
• Demonstrate an interest in governance, accountability, community development, democracy, advocacy, public service delivery or citizen participation.
• Communicate effectively in English, Hausa and/or relevant local languages.
• Be available for the three-day Civic Intelligence Lab and subsequent project activities.
• Be willing to participate on a non-partisan basis and comply with RAWYOD’s Code of Conduct and safeguarding requirements.

Previous experience in youth engagement, community mobilization, advocacy, media, citizen monitoring or community development is an advantage, but it is not mandatory.