GBV Caseworker (Yobe) at Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) - 2 Openings

Jireh Doo Foundation (JDF) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2003 and became operational in the same year. JDF’s uniqueness lies in her interventions including advocacy and services to single women and their children, orphans and vulnerable children with special considerations for those orphaned by HIV. JDF is in Makurdi, Benue State.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV Caseworker

Locations: Geidam & Jakusko - Yobe
Employment Type: Full-time
Duration: 5 months with possibility of extension

Responsibilities

• The caseworker will provide survived centered and confidential case management services to women and girls.
• Oversees and coordinates all GBV activities in women and girls’ safe spaces, assessing women and girls’ immediate needs, developing immediate care and treatment goals.
• Provide support in the coordination and supervision of all the activities in the safe space
• Conduct individual assessments for the provision of NFI and dignity kits
• Refer client to appropriate services and when necessary, directly accompany them to different service providers
• Plan and conduct service awareness sessions, as well as community-based sensitization
• Provide support to ensure the accuracy of case documentation through proper filing and archiving case management files to maintain data confidentiality
• Support the GBV officer to prepare monthly reports
• Identify gaps in referral services and report these gaps to the GBV manager for action
• Carry out any other duties as may be assigned by the GBV officer

Qualification and Experience
Essential:

• A University degree or its equivalent in social sciences, guidance and counseling or relevant fields.
• Minimum of two (2) years experience working with vulnerable communities, basic needs and protection programming experience, and/or advocacy programs.
• Professional training in Gender-based violence.• Experience in protection interventions in line with humanitarian principles and guidelines
• Experience of working with Non‐Governmental organizations.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to conduct training and awareness.
• Computer skills.
• Good self-organization and basic management skills.
• Knowledge of the local languages Kanuri and Hausa
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality.

Preferable:

• Female candidates only are required to apply.
• Indigenes and Residents of Yobe and Borno State are encouraged to apply.
• Familiarity with Monitoring & Evaluation and UN-funded projects desired.
• Familiarity with the local context and terrain.
• At least 3 years’ experience in case management for women.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Advanced computer skills, including the ability to type quickly and to use Microsoft Office products, email, and internet.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality for sensitive issues or projects and use judgement to execute duties and responsibilities.
• Sensitive to cultural differences and an understanding of the political and ethical issues surrounding HIV infections subcontractors, and recipients of assistance.
• Fluency in English and Hausa (written & spoken).
• Knowledge of health programs.

Application Closing Date
23rd October, 2024.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Cover Letter, CV and and Academic certificates to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note
Applications should be in English and include the following:

• A motivation letter in which you explain why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualities and qualifications criteria
• Concise and accurate CV.
• The CV should include information about your qualifications, relevant training courses, Work experience, name and contact details of 3 relevant references.
• We thank applicants for their interest in the position; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Candidates applying for the above position must note that Reference checks will be done especially on PSEA, and Job qualification / suitability.