Case Workers – Gender Based Violence Vacancy at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) – 4 Openings (Yola, Mubi, Ngala & Banki)

Position Title: Case Worker - Gender Based Violence.

Job Station: Adamawa State, Borno State.

INTRODUCTION :-

Case Worker - Gender Based Violence job opportunity is available at Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi) for individuals who possess BA / BS in Social Science

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.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

• 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.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

• 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

Apply Before :-

17th February, 2020.

INTERESTED?

Interested and qualified candidates should forward Suitability Statement (Application) and Resume as a single MS Word document to: AHNi-PCTJobs@ahnigeria.org with the “Job Title and Location” clearly indicated as the subject of the mail.

Note

• AHNi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• Only applications sent electronically (I.e. by e-mail) with the Job Title and Location clearly indicated as the subject of the mail will be considered.
• AHNI does not charge candidates a fee for a test or interview.

WHO IS Achieving Health Nigeria Initiative (AHNi)?

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.