Case Workers – Gender Based Violence at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) – 4 Openings

Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) is a non-profit organization that promotes socio-economic development by supporting global health and economic initiatives in Nigeria. AHNi currently has its headquarters in Abuja, Nigeria.

To strengthen this operations and interventions in the country, we are seeking qualified candidates for the position below:

Job Title: Case Worker – Gender Based Violence

Locations: Yola, Mubi, Ngala & Banki (1 each)
Contract type: Fixed term
Project: UNHCR
Slot: 4

Project Overview

• UNHCR, National Commission for Refugees Migrants and Internally Displaced Persons (NCFRMI) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) are leading the refugee response effort in Nigeria to ensure that Cameroonian refugees receive protection and assistance. Response efforts are delivered under the overall leadership of the host government and alongside the Refugee Coordination Model.
• The conflict in north-east Nigeria has resulted in widespread displacement, violations of international humanitarian and human rights law, protection risks and a deepening humanitarian crisis.
• The crisis continues to uproot lives of thousands of children, women and men and is adding to the long history of marginalization and chronic under-development. In the three most affected states of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe, 7.7 million people need humanitarian assistance, more than 50 per cent of whom are children. In areas recently retaken by the government vulnerable host populations are in critical need of humanitarian interventions including food, water, sanitation, protection, education, shelter and health services.

Job Descriptions

• Candidates will provide programmatic and operational support in one of the four field sites.
• Under the supervision of the Project Coordinator, the case worker will engage clients including appropriate capture of the SGBV survivors’ stories, needs and concerns, and comprehensive communication on available services.

Minimum Requirement Standards

• BA / BS in Social with 1 to 2 years’ relevant experience in SGBV and PSS with a sound understanding of protection in humanitarian relief settings.
• Possession of an MPH or postgraduate degree in social work is desired.
• Familiarity with Nigerian law enforcement systems and NGOs and CBOs is highly desirable

Application Closing Date
17th February, 2020.