Protection Case Worker at Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) – Nigeria

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is recruiting a full-time Protection Case Worker in Nigeria to provide survivor-centred case management services to women and girls. Applicants must be willing to work in Borno and/or Benue State and available for nine to twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Assess the needs of survivors and prepare and monitor individual case plans, follow-ups and referrals.
• Provide survivor-centred support and counselling while adhering to confidentiality and safe information-sharing standards.
• Identify special support needs and coordinate appropriate responses with the Protection Officer.
• Manage safe-space activities for women and girls and supervise artisans delivering skills training.
• Maintain case-management records, submit monthly reports and contribute to effective teamwork.
• Practise self-care and perform other related assigned duties.

Requirements

• BSc or BA in Psychology, Sociology, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences or a recognised equivalent.
• Two to three years’ NGO or community-based organisation experience and two to three years’ experience in protection for women and girls.
• Female applicants only, with availability for at least nine to twelve months and willingness to work in Borno and/or Benue.
• Experience with GBV prevention and response, referrals, displaced communities, safe spaces or livelihood support is an asset.
• Strong confidentiality, counselling, facilitation, cultural sensitivity and community-engagement skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office, email and reporting skills; English and relevant local languages, including Hausa, are advantageous.
• Ability to manage competing tasks and maintain wellbeing under demanding field conditions.