Gender Based Violence (GBV) Caseworker - National Position
Poste National
Afrique
Nigeria
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 Pulka, Gwoza Local Government of Borno State Nigeria, Malteser International is looking for a qualified Gender Based Violence (GBV) Caseworker (Maternity Cover) – National Position.
The Case Worker oversees and coordinates 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. In fulfilling these duties, the GBV Caseworker must ensure full compliance with MI and donor regulations, including administrative, human resources, finance, safety and security, and logistics procedures in the workplace.
Your responsibilities:
- Coordinate and supervise activities in Women and Girls Safe Spaces (WGSS) while maintaining daily contact with community-based workers for case identification and support.
- Provide comprehensive case management, including intake assessments, action planning, follow-up, closure, and basic emotional support to clients and families in line with IASC MHPSS guidelines.
- Conduct individual assessments to determine material assistance, dignity kits, NFIs, or transport support for medical treatment as required.
- Facilitate referrals to appropriate services, accompany clients when necessary, and strengthen referral pathways through service mapping and coordination with stakeholders.
- Lead weekly case management meetings, ensure accurate documentation, confidentiality, and report emergency cases promptly to the Protection Officer.
- Support reporting, monitoring, and evaluation through monthly activity reports, site visits, and identification of service gaps and quality issues.
- Build capacity of Protection Volunteers and key community gatekeepers, conduct awareness sessions, and adhere strictly to Malteser International’s code of conduct and protection SOPs.
Your profile:
- Minimum of two years work experience with international/national NGOs and/or local authorities in the Nigerian context with the same position
- Sensitive to gender equality and GBV issues, commitment toward diversity and inclusion
- Excellent listening skills are essential
- Stress-resilient to be able to cope with deadlines and complex problems
- Excellent communicator, understanding of cross-cultural and sensitive issues with good command of written and spoken English, Hausa, and any of (Mandra, Glavda)
- Ability and motivation to build networks of trust with the community and work well with local authorities, local leaders and the local community
- Computer literate (Word and Excel)
What we offer:
- Start Date: October
- Duty Station: Pulka, Gwoza LGA Borno State, Nigeria
- Duration of contract: 3 to 4 months (October - January 2026)
- Salary expectation: Salary according to MI National Staff Salary Scale
- Other benefits: 13th month bonus, transport allowance, housing allowance, Group Life Insurance Premium, Health Insurance Package (Single/Family plan), monthly call card and monthly consumables (beverages)
- Annual leave + Compensation Leave + Academic Leave + Wedding Leave + Compassionate Leave - applicable
Working for Malteser International
Malteser is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all people, regardless of gender, confession or origin. Due to the nature of this role, tailored with the local policy of the state of interest, qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply, and only application from the qualified indigenes will be treated.
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 9th September 2025.
Qualified and interested female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.