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Resident Social Worker
About this role
The role is for a Resident Social Worker at Dorothy Njemanze Foundation, a survivor-run feminist organisation in Nigeria that works on gender justice, survivor support, policy advocacy, and related programmes. The position is full-time and based in Abuja, with start in November 2026. The organisation provides 24/7 survivor-centred responses to SGBV and engages in prevention, leadership development, and mental health programmes. The role focuses on supporting survivors of SGBV, coordinating their daily needs and access to healthcare and psychosocial support, and working with vulnerable groups in the community.
What you would do
- Identify and coordinate survivors' medical and psychosocial needs and facilitate access to appropriate healthcare and support.
- Coordinate and manage survivors' day-to-day schedules, activities, appointments, and routines.
- Provide survivor-centred care and support to individuals affected by sexual and gender-based violence.
- Engage with vulnerable populations and support survivors in various social work, healthcare, or community settings.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in social work, psychology, sociology, gender studies or related social sciences.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- At least two years of relevant experience in community development, social work, GBV response, protection, healthcare, or related programmes.
- Experience working with vulnerable people in social work, healthcare or volunteering roles.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information professionally.
- Experience engaging vulnerable populations and supporting survivors of GBV.
- Knowledge of safeguarding, referral pathways and survivor-centred approaches.
- Empathy, compassion and commitment to supporting survivors of SGBV.
- Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
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