Child Protection Caseworker (2 Openings)

Every child deserves a childhood free from fear, exploitation, and trauma. As a Child Protection Caseworker with CATAI, you are the heartbeat of our field operations—the first point of contact for children in distress and their primary advocate for a safer future. In the complex environment of Madagali, your empathy, vigilance, and technical skill will transform lives, moving children from crisis to stability. Join a team where your daily actions directly build a more just and protective society for Nigeria’s next generation.

Job Summary

The Child Protection Caseworker (CP) is a frontline professional responsible for the direct identification, assessment, and management of cases involving children at risk. Reporting to the Child Protection Officer, you will manage a dedicated caseload, ensuring that survivors of trauma, neglect, or exploitation receive individualized care. You will navigate the “start-to-finish” case management cycle using the CPIMS+ (Primero) database, while mobilizing community leaders and caregivers to strengthen the local safety net for all children.

Key Responsibilities

Compassionate Case Management

• Active Identification: Conduct community outreach and field visits to identify and assess children facing protection risks, including unaccompanied minors and survivors of abuse.
• Personalized Care Planning: Develop and execute individualized case plans in partnership with children and their caregivers, ensuring a child-friendly and survivor-centered approach.
• Follow-up & Monitoring: Perform regular home visits to monitor progress, ensure the child’s safety, and facilitate appropriate case closure.
• High-Risk Advocacy: Flag urgent protection concerns to supervisors and participate in case conferences to resolve complex, high-risk situations.

Psychosocial Support & Referral Navigation

• Direct Support: Provide foundational psychosocial support to help children and families cope with trauma and crisis.
• Referral Excellence: Maintain an up-to-date service map and facilitate timely referrals to health, legal, education, and MHPSS providers.
• Outcome Tracking: Support families in accessing these services and document the outcomes to ensure the child’s holistic needs are met.

Community Engagement & Prevention

• Awareness Mobilization: Partner with local leaders and volunteers to promote positive parenting, child rights awareness, and risk reduction.
• Mechanism Strengthening: Contribute to the development of community-led protection groups that can identify and prevent abuse before it occurs.

Data Management & Reporting

• Digital Documentation: Maintain accurate, confidential records of all cases using CPIMS+ (Primero) and physical registers.
• Reporting: Submit weekly case updates and monitoring reports that highlight emerging trends and protection risks in operational areas.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Academic Foundation: Minimum of a Diploma in Social Work, Community Development, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Sectoral Experience: At least 1 year of direct experience in child protection case management, ideally in a humanitarian or post-crisis setting.
• Technical Mastery: Solid understanding of the case management cycle, including Family Tracing and Reunification (FTR) and the use of the CPIMS+/Primero platform.
• Interpersonal Strength: Exceptional ability to communicate with children and build trust with diverse community stakeholders.
• Resilience: Proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines and in extremely challenging field environments.
• Ethical Standards: A deep commitment to “Positive Discipline” and the “Do No Harm” principle—never using humiliation or force.
• Regional Insight (Desirable): Knowledge of the socio-cultural dynamics and local languages of Madagali/Adamawa is a significant advantage.

Why This Role is Important

In Madagali, the gap between a child’s vulnerability and their safety is filled by the Caseworker. This role is critical because you provide the human connection necessary for healing. By managing cases with integrity and speed, you ensure that displaced or exploited children don’t just survive their circumstances but are reintegrated into a supportive community where they can learn and grow.

Benefits of Joining CATAI

• Direct Impact: See the immediate, life-changing results of your advocacy for individual children.
• Technical Growth: Master the industry-standard Primero (CPIMS+) database and humanitarian case management protocols.
• Mission Alignment: Work within the HDP Nexus (Humanitarian, Development, and Peacebuilding) to create long-term societal change.

Salary & Compensation

• Expectation: Competitive / NGO standard for Caseworker positions in Adamawa State.

About the Organization

The Center for Advocacy, Transparency, and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) is a leading Nigerian NGO founded in 2018. We are dedicated to citizen empowerment and institutional reform across the BAY states (Borno, Adamawa, Yobe). Our mission is to promote a just society through innovation and advocacy, focusing on protecting the marginalized and amplifying the voices of the vulnerable.

Application Details

• Location: Madagali, Adamawa State
• Slot: 2 Openings (Full-time)
• Duration: 8 Months
• Application Deadline: 19th January, 2026

How to Apply: Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply through our online portal:

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Note: CATAI is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy for PSEA, GBV, and any form of child abuse.

Tips for Applicants

• Highlight Child Interaction: Use your application to show your experience in talking to children. This role requires a balance of professional reporting and child-friendly empathy.
• Primero Knowledge: If you have used CPIMS+ before, mention it prominently; it is one of the most important technical tools for this position.
• Resilience: Be honest about your ability to work in harsh environments. Madagali is a challenging location, and CATAI values candidates who are mentally and physically prepared for field-based work.