Job Title: Case Manager
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full-time
Start Date: November, 2026.
About the Role
- DNF is seeking passionate, values-driven individuals to join our Case Management Team. All roles require a strong understanding of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), survivor-centred advocacy, ethical storytelling, and communications for Development
- Applicants must have proven experience in gender advocacy, a deep understanding of intersectional feminism, and a clear understanding of the unique challenges faced by women and human rights defenders, and how to translate the knowledge into creative advocacy materials and Campaigns.
- They must have strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills and will report directly to the Head of Department and Management.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
- Provide swift compassionate, non-judgmental survivor support and involve survivors in decisions about their care.
- Connect and guide survivors through medical, psychosocial, legal, shelter, and other essential services.
- Monitor case progress and maintain regular contact to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain accurate, confidential case files and provide real time reports in line with organisational procedures.
- Collaborate with law enforcement, survivors centered institutions, and community stakeholders to strengthen survivor support.
- Support GBV prevention, community sensitisation, and initiatives promoting survivors’ rights and access to justice.
Qualification, Skills, and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Law, or a related field.
- At least two years of relevant experience in case management, GBV response, protection, or psychosocial support.
- Experience supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and other vulnerable populations.
- Knowledge of survivor-centred approaches, safeguarding, confidentiality, and trauma-informed care.
- Experience coordinating referrals to medical, legal, psychosocial, and other support services.
- Strong documentation, report-writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive cases with empathy, professionalism, discretion, and sound judgment.
Why Join DNF?
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values your growth and contributions.
- Be part of a survivor-run, feminist organisation shaping national conversations and systems and working across response, prevention, policy, youth engagement, and storytelling, not in silos.
- Meaningful work that saves lives, shifts norms, and builds power. • Opportunities for growth, leadership, and feminist praxis.
- Regular learning opportunities and support for personal development.
Application Closing Date
31st October, 2026.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should attach and send a single PDF (maximum 3 pages) containing their CV and Cover Letter explaining why they are applying and how their experience aligns with DNF’s work, to: hr@dnf.org.ng and communications@dnf.org.ng using “Application: Role – [Your Full Name]” as the subject of the email. Eg Application: Case Manager – John Doe.