Case Worker

NGO JOB ALERT

Case Worker – EYN Projects

Organisation: Ekklesiyar Yan’uwa a Nigeria (EYN Projects)

Position: Case Worker

Job Category: Child Protection / Gender-Based Violence (GBV)

EYN Projects is recruiting a Case Worker to provide direct, survivor-centred and child-friendly case management services to children at risk and survivors of gender-based violence.

The organisation is committed to protecting the dignity and worth of every individual and provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity or religion.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, receive and register children at risk and GBV survivors through community outreach, referrals and walk-in services.

• Conduct survivor-centred and age-appropriate assessments of clients’ needs, risks and strengths.

• Develop and implement individual case management plans with clients and caregivers.

• Provide emotional support and basic psychosocial support, referring clients to specialised mental health services when necessary.

• Refer and accompany clients to health, legal, security, education, shelter and other relevant services.

• Conduct regular follow-ups to monitor clients’ safety, progress and wellbeing.

• Participate in case conferences and Best Interest Assessments where required.

• Maintain accurate and confidential case files in line with data protection standards.

• Work with community leaders, caregivers and service providers to strengthen referral pathways.

• Support community awareness activities on child protection, GBV prevention and available services.

• Comply with the organisation’s safeguarding policies, Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) standards.

• Submit timely weekly and monthly reports.

• Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Child Development, Psychology or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.

• Relevant professional certification or licence.

• At least 1–2 years of experience in child protection and/or GBV case management, preferably in humanitarian or community-based settings.

• At least 2 years’ experience working with children and families in a case management or social work role.

• Training in Child Protection Case Management or GBV Case Management is an added advantage.

• Certification or training in CAFAAG is an advantage.

• Strong knowledge of survivor-centred and child-friendly approaches.

• Good interviewing, counselling and communication skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and data collection tools.

• Fluency in English and relevant local languages such as Hausa, Kanuri or Fulfulde.

• Ability to work under pressure and travel to project communities.

• Application Deadline: Not Specified.