Peer Education Assistant at the American University of Nigeria (AUN) – 3 Openings

The American University of Nigeria was founded in response to the need for a world-class university in sub-Saharan Africa. The University’s mission is to provide quality education to Nigeria and Africa’s future leaders in order to equip them with the skills needed to solve development issues on the continent, and give them the knowledge needed to create solutions that will benefit their community, their country and, ultimately, the world.

In collaboration with a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO), the American University of Nigeria, Yola, is seeking prospective candidates for the anticipated Prevention of Spread of COVID-19 Pandemic through Awareness Raising and Livelihoods Support for Adolescent Girls and Boys in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe states.

Applications are invited for the position below:

Job Title: Peer Education Assistant

Locations: Damaturu, Maiduguri and Yola
Department: Atiku Center
Nature of Employment: Project Assignment
Supervisor: Report to the Project Officer/Office Manager

Position Background

The Peer Education Assistant will provide a safe space and learning environment for the beneficiaries without fear of judgment, misunderstanding, harassment or abuse.
H/she shall work to increase social connectedness and create a sense of belonging within supportive peer networks.

Primary Responsibilities

Mentoring, sharing of information, leading in tasks and supporting beneficiaries in target communities through positive behavior.
Assisting the peers in articulating their goals for recovery, learning and practicing new skills, helping them monitor their progress, supporting them in their treatment, modeling effective coping techniques and self-help strategies.
Assisting in clinical, emotional and support services as needed.
Providing assistance in peer advocacy and interdisciplinary treatments.
Coordinate with patients in care planning activities.
Carry out community familiarisation, mobilise peers and venue selection for sessions.
Take in the lead in community advocacy activities for parents and guardians.
Provide support in developing a monthly work plan.
Compile, validate and report data on session activities.
Any other duty as may be required from time to time by the supervisor.

Position Requirements

A minimum of a Degree in Social / Behavioural Sciences or a related field of study.
A minimum of 3 year experience in community and health-related interventions, especially in behaviour change communication and management of health-related plans.
Experience in advocacy will be an added advantage.
The successful candidate must be a resident in the state/community of implementation.
He/She must be able to speak the local language of the intervention state/communities. (Hausa and/or Kanuri).
He/She must be conversant with the norms and values of the community.
Good report writing and excellent communication skills
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Description of Benefits