Case Worker at Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa Nigeria (EYN Project) – Borno State

EYN Projects is recruiting a Case Worker in Borno State to provide confidential, survivor-centred and child-friendly case management for children at risk and survivors of gender-based violence.

Responsibilities

• Identify and register protection cases through referrals, outreach and walk-in services.
• Conduct age-appropriate assessments of risks, needs and strengths, and develop case plans with clients and caregivers.
• Provide basic psychosocial and emotional support, with referrals to specialised services when needed.
• Coordinate informed-consent referrals to healthcare, legal, security, education and shelter services.
• Follow up on individual cases, review protection plans and participate in case conferences.
• Maintain confidential case records using appropriate data protection procedures and case management tools such as GBVIMS or CPIMS+.
• Work with community stakeholders to strengthen referral networks and raise awareness of protection services.
• Follow safeguarding and PSEA standards and submit timely case reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Psychology or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
• Relevant professional certification or licensure.
• At least two years’ experience working with children and families in case management or social work.
• Experience in child protection or gender-based violence case management, preferably in community or humanitarian programmes.
• Good interviewing, counselling, safeguarding, communication and confidentiality skills.
• English proficiency and ability to work in local languages relevant to project communities.
• Basic computer skills and readiness to travel to project communities.
• Case management training or CAFAAG certification is an advantage.