About the Role
Ekklesiyar Yan'uwa a Nigeria (EYN Projects) is dedicated to humanitarian and development services that respect the infinite worth of every individual, offering equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on gender, ethnicity, or religion. We are currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Case Worker to join our team in delivering life-saving support to vulnerable populations. In this vital role, you will provide direct, survivor-centered, and child-friendly case management services to children at risk and survivors of Gender-Based Violence (GBV). You will play a crucial part in identifying and assessing cases, developing robust case plans, coordinating critical referrals, and conducting timely follow-ups to ensure the safety, dignity, and overall well-being of every client in alignment with core humanitarian guiding principles.
Key Responsibilities- Identify, receive, and register children at risk and GBV survivors through community outreach, referrals, and walk-ins.
- Conduct age-appropriate, survivor-centered assessments of clients’ needs, risks, and strengths to guide intervention strategies.
- Develop and regularly review individual case plans in close collaboration with clients and their caregivers.
- Provide essential emotional support and basic psychosocial support (PSS), linking clients to specialized mental health services as required.
- Facilitate safe referrals and accompaniments to health, legal, security, education, and shelter services with informed consent.
- Maintain accurate, confidential case files and utilize management systems like GBVIMS/CPIMS+ adhering to strict data protection standards.
- Engage with community leaders and child protection structures to strengthen local referral pathways and raise awareness on prevention.
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Child Development, Psychology, or a closely related field (Master’s degree is a strong advantage).
- At least 1 to 2 years of professional experience in child protection and/or GBV case management within humanitarian or community settings.
- Specialized training or certification in CAFAAG, Child Protection Case Management, and GBV Case Management.
- Strong knowledge of survivor-centered and child-friendly approaches, coupled with excellent interviewing and counseling skills.
- Proficiency in English and local languages such as Hausa, Kanuri, or Fulfulde is strictly required.
- Basic computer literacy with experience in MS Word, Excel, and digital data collection tools.
- Competitive salary aligned with the Nigerian humanitarian sector standards.
- Opportunities for professional development, specialized humanitarian training, and skills enhancement.
- A supportive, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace culture focused on employee wellbeing.
- Health insurance coverage and other standard organizational benefits.