YAGYDI – GLOBAL CALL FOR SPECIALIZED VOLUNTEERS

✅ 1. Director of Partnership and Fundraising (Virtual/Hybrid)

Reports to: Founder/Executive Director

Core Duties:

• Identify and pursue grant and funding opportunities
• Develop proposals and pitch presentations
• Build and maintain donor, foundation, and corporate relationships
• Maintain a funding pipeline and calendar
• Develop strategic fundraising campaigns (online + offline)
• Preferred Background:
• Grant writing or NGO fundraising
• Strong communication and proposal skills
• Familiar with international development funders

✅ 2. Monitoring and Evaluation (Onsite – Kwara-based preferred)

Reports to: Programmes Lead

Core Duties:

• Design M&E tools and data collection systems
• Train field staff on use of tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, Google Forms)
• Track indicators aligned to project goals and SDGs
• Produce periodic M&E reports and insights
• Coordinate data audits and community feedback
• Preferred Background:
• M&E experience in NGO or development sector
• Strong data analysis and reporting skills
• Lives in or can travel frequently to Kwara State

✅ 3. Programmes Officer / Director of Rural Programmes (Onsite)

Reports to: Lead Programmes Officer

Core Duties:

• Implement community outreach programs in rural areas
• Supervise skill-building and livelihood workshops
• Liaise with local leaders and partner CSOs
• Coordinate logistics for bootcamps and trainings
• Preferred Background:
• Community engagement experience
• Familiarity with rural development in Kwara/North Central
• Hausa/Yoruba fluency is a plus

✅ 4. Director for Curriculum and Planning (Virtual or Hybrid)

Reports to: Programmes Lead

Core Duties:

• Develop lesson plans and curriculum for fellowships, bootcamps, innovation labs
• Adapt content for different age groups and digital platforms
• Coordinate training resources and facilitator guides
• Review and revise based on feedback and assessments
• Preferred Background:
• Education, instructional design, or youth training
• Knowledge of SDGs and youth development topics
• Strong content writing and layout skills

✅ 5. Media Team Members (Virtual & Onsite options)

Reports to: Head of Media

Core Duties:

• Create engaging content for social media, website, and reports
• Support video and photo documentation during field activities
• Draft press releases and outreach emails
• Manage consistent storytelling aligned with YAGYDI’s brand
• Preferred Background:
• Media, communication, or journalism
• Photo/video editing, Canva, social media management
• Passion for youth and development stories

✅ 6. Volunteer Engagement Lead (Virtual or Hybrid)

Reports to: Executive Director

Core Duties:

• Recruit, onboard, and coordinate volunteers
• Host volunteer info sessions and welcome calls
• Track participation and manage support needs
• Celebrate and retain active volunteers
• Preferred Background:
• HR, community organizing, or volunteer management
• Excellent interpersonal and team-building skills
• Organized and responsive

✅ 7. Bootcamp Training Director (Onsite with some virtual support)

Reports to: Lead Programmes Officer

Core Duties:

• Design and run leadership bootcamps and public speaking sessions
• Train facilitators and prepare activity materials
• Monitor participant engagement and outcomes
• Document lessons learned for each cohort
• Preferred Background:
• Experience running youth training or leadership events
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills
• Based in Kwara or willing to travel for field events

✅ 8. Coordinator for Special Projects (Virtual/Onsite hybrid)

Reports to: Founder or Programmes Lead

Core Duties:

• Manage short-term pilots or thematic campaigns (e.g., gender, climate, research)
• Develop quick implementation plans and coordinate delivery
• Track progress and report outcomes
• Liaise with specialists and partners for input
• Preferred Background:
• Project management or NGO experience
• Comfortable managing new ideas and fast-moving timelines
• Can adapt across themes (education, health, environment)

✅ 9. Finance Officer (Virtual or Onsite)

Reports to: Executive Director

Core Duties:

• Prepare budgets, track expenses, and report monthly cash flow
• Ensure transparency and compliance with donor requirements
• Work with program leads to align budgets to activities
• Maintain proper records and receipts of all transactions
• Preferred Background:
• Basic accounting or finance training/experience
• Familiarity with Excel, QuickBooks, or NGO finance software
• Detail-oriented and trustworthy