Gender Based Violence (GBV) Case Worker - National Position
Afrika
Nigeria
Nationale Stelle
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, Europe, and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin, or political convictions.
Malteser International (MI) has been working in Nigeria since 2017. In Northeast Nigeria (Borno, Taraba, and Adamawa States), MI is currently active in the WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Protection, and Food, Nutrition Security and Livelihoods (FNSL) sectors, aiming to save lives and improve the well-being of both internally displaced persons (IDPs) and host communities. WASH activities focus on improving access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene through activities such as non-food-item-distribution, solarizing boreholes, rehabilitating hand pumps, constructing latrines, and promoting hygiene practices. Protection activities target the prevention of and response to gender-based violence (GBV). FNSL interventions include micro-gardening, rearing pullets for egg production, composting, food demonstrations, referrals of malnutrition cases to nutrition partners, and community sensitization on nutrition. MI applies a participatory, gender-sensitive, and inclusive approach.
For our work in Maiduguri, Jere, and Konduga, Borno State, Nigeria, Malteser International is seeking a GBV Case Worker - National Position.
Under the direct supervision of the Area Coordinator, the GBV Case Worker is responsible for planning, implementing, and providing quality case management to GBV survivors of the Malteser Program in Borno state, Nigeria. Within the responsibilities, the GBV Case Worker will need to ensure compliance with Malteser International’s and donor administrative, financial, safety and security and logistic procedures in the work
The role ensures quality, accountability, compliance, and evidence‑based learning in line with the Nigeria Humanitarian Fund (NHF) standards.
Your responsibilities:
- Deliver survivor-centred GBV case management, including assessment, action planning, referrals, follow-up, documentation, and case closure in line with SOPs and GBV standards.
- Maintain accurate and confidential case records using GBVIMS, ensuring timely documentation, data analysis, and secure information management.
- Coordinate referrals and liaise with government, UN agencies, NGOs, and other partners to ensure survivors access appropriate multi-sectoral services.
- Lead and manage activities in women’s and girls’ safe spaces, ensuring survivor-centred approaches, guiding principles, PSEA, safeguarding, and ethical compliance.
- Supervise, support, and build the capacity of community volunteers through training, regular meetings, case conferences, and ongoing feedback mechanisms.
- Plan and coordinate GBV trainings and outreach activities, including identifying logistical and material needs and organizing training sessions.
- Prepare and submit regular reports, escalate implementation challenges promptly, and promote staff well-being and self-care.
Your profile:
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Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in any field of study, with 2 to 5 years of experience in GBV Case Management, and Primero (GBVIMS+)
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Ability to communicate effectively in Kanuri, Hausa, and English.
- Candidate must be computer literate
What we offer:
- Start Date: February 2026
- Duty Station: Maiduguri, Nigeria (with frequent travel to field locations)
- Duration of contract: 1 year
- Salary according to qualification and experience
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin.
Malteser International is committed to safeguarding people within our programmes from exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment and has specific policies on this commitment (including a Code of Conduct) which outlines the expected behaviour and the responsibility of all staff, consultants and other organisational representatives. Malteser International conducts reference and background checks for all staff (including criminal records check for specific roles). Any candidate offered a job with Malteser International will be expected to sign MI’s Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
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
until 11th February 2026.
Please note that, due to the urgent need to commence the program as soon as possible, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, pending a suitable candidate is identified.
Qualified and interested female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.