Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
Malteser International has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria and more specifically in Borno State, MI is currently active in the WASH and Protection sector for improving the lives of both the IDP population as well as the host communities. The WASH activities focus on improved access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene. They include NFI distribution, solarization of boreholes, rehabilitation of hand pumps, construction of latrines and hygiene promotion. Malteser International thereby applies a participatory, gender sensitive and inclusive approach.
For its work in Mashamari, Konduga Local Government of Borno State Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a motivated Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker – National Position.
As the Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker, you will oversee and coordinate all GBV activities in women and girls’ safe space (WGSS), assessing women and girls’ immediate needs, developing immediate care and treatment goals, implementing and monitoring women and girls ’care action plans.
Your responsibilities:
- Provide support in the coordination and supervision of all the activities in Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS)
- Maintain daily contact with the community based social workers/monitoring Officers to gather information on cases requiring support
- Provide appropriate and timely case management by creating a climate of trust and care, conduct introduction and first intake assessment, case action planning and implementing the action plan steps, case follow up and case closure as per agreed standards
- Provide basic emotional support (based on the IASC MHPSS guidelines pyramid) for each case and for their close family members, as required
- Conduct individual assessments for the provision of material assistance, NFI and dignity kit or/and transportation costs for medical treatment, as required
- Refer clients to appropriate services and when necessary, directly accompany them to different service providers
- Lead weekly internal case management meetings and make prompt reports/bring to the immediate attention any case of special/emergency needs to the Protection Officer
Your profile:
- Minimum of two (2) year work experience with international/national NGOs and/or local authorities in the Nigerian context with the same position with at least
- Sensitive to gender equality and GBV issues, commitment toward diversity and inclusion
- Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems
- Excellent communicator, understanding of cross-cultural and sensitive issue and excellent listening skills and good knowledge of computer (Word and Excel, MS outlook and teams) is a must
- Ability and motivation to build networks of trust with the community and work well with local authorities, local leaders and the local community
- Good command of written and spoken English, Kanuri and Hausa Languages is a must and applicant must be indigene/resident of Mashamari
- Applicant must possess a minimum of National Diploma qualification in the role of Law or any other related discipline in the field of Social Sciences
What we offer:
- Start Date: As Soon As Possible
- Duty Station: Mashamari, Konduga Local Government of Borno State
- Duration of contract: 1 Month with possibility of extension
- Salary according to Malteser International’s salary grid; qualification and experience, health Insurance package
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Whether you work as a specialist on overseas service or in one of our regional offices – we offer you a challenging working environment in an experienced international team. More than 1,000 national and international staff are currently deployed in various crisis and disaster areas around the world as well as in our regional offices in Cologne and New York City. For more information please have a look here.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, please apply online at our job portal. Kindly submit your application (CV, letter of motivation, copies of indigene certificate and academic documents) until Thursday, 18th May 2023.
