About this role
The role is for a Case Manager at Dorothy Njemanze Foundation in Abuja. It targets individuals with experience in gender advocacy and survivor-centred approaches who can coordinate care for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. The foundation is a survivor-run feminist organisation focused on gender justice, survivor support, prevention, policy advocacy, and storytelling in Nigeria. The position reports to the Head of Department and Management and involves developing advocacy materials and campaigns related to SGBV and survivors’ rights.
What you would do
- Provide swift, compassionate survivor support and involve survivors in decisions about their care
- Coordinate referrals to medical, psychosocial, legal, shelter and other essential services
- Keep accurate, confidential case files and provide real-time reports per procedures
- Collaborate with law enforcement, survivor-centred institutions and community stakeholders
- Support GBV prevention, community sensitisation and initiatives for survivors’ rights and access to justice
- Monitor case progress and maintain regular contact to ensure continuity of care
What they are asking for
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Law or related field
- Knowledge of survivor-centred approaches, safeguarding, confidentiality and trauma-informed care
- Experience supporting survivors of SGBV and other vulnerable populations
- Experience coordinating referrals to medical, legal, psychosocial, and other services
- Strong documentation, report-writing, communication and interpersonal skills
- At least two years of relevant experience in case management, GBV response, protection or psychosocial support
- Ability to handle sensitive cases with empathy, professionalism, discretion and sound judgment
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