JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Organization: Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF)
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Expected Start Date: November 2026
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
ABOUT DOROTHY NJEMANZE FOUNDATION
The Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF) is a survivor-run feminist organisation dedicated to promoting gender justice, survivor support, violence prevention, policy advocacy, and ethical storytelling in Nigeria.
For over a decade, DNF has provided survivor-centred responses to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), championed community-led prevention, advanced feminist leadership, and implemented vital adolescent mental health and menstrual health programmes. DNF remains steadfastly committed to ensuring women and girls are safe, heard, protected, and supported while actively fostering violence prevention and institutional accountability.
DNF is currently seeking passionate, dedicated professionals to fill two key positions: Female Case Manager and Resident Social Worker.
POSITION 1: FEMALE CASE MANAGER
Qualifications and Experience:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Law, or a related field.
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in case management, gender-based violence response, protection, or psychosocial support.
Demonstrated experience supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and other vulnerable populations.
Sound knowledge of survivor-centred approaches, safeguarding principles, confidentiality protocols, and trauma-informed care.
Strong documentation, report-writing, communication, interpersonal, and referral coordination skills.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to survivors, actively involving them in decisions regarding their own care.
Coordinate seamless referrals to medical, legal, psychosocial, shelter, and other essential services.
Monitor active cases, follow up with survivors regularly, maintain highly confidential case files, and prepare timely reports.
Collaborate closely with relevant institutions, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders to strengthen survivor protection and access to justice.
Support SGBV prevention, community sensitisation, and advocacy initiatives.
POSITION 2: RESIDENT SOCIAL WORKER
Qualifications and Experience:
Hold a Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies, or another relevant social science field (Auxiliary Nurses are also strongly encouraged to apply).
Minimum of two (2) years of relevant experience in social work, community development, healthcare, GBV response, protection, or related programmes.
Essential experience working with vulnerable populations and survivors of SGBV.
High level of empathy, strong communication skills, strict adherence to confidentiality, safeguarding awareness, and solid knowledge of referral pathways.
Must be willing and available to commit to the role for a minimum of three years.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide compassionate, survivor-centred care and support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
Coordinate daily schedules, activities, appointments, and household routines.
Identify medical and psychological needs and facilitate prompt access to appropriate healthcare and psychosocial services.
Support children with academic assignments and monitor their developmental milestones.
Follow up on survivors’ progress, maintain accurate records, and submit timely reports.
Protect confidential information while upholding survivors’ privacy, dignity, safety, and well-being.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while living and working in a shared residential environment.
WHY JOIN DNF?
Joining the Dorothy Njemanze Foundation means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and mission-driven working environment committed to professional growth, feminist leadership, survivor protection, and meaningful social change. DNF offers ongoing opportunities for learning, personal development, leadership, and direct participation in impactful gender justice and violence prevention initiatives.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified candidates should prepare a single PDF document (maximum of 3 pages) containing:
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Cover Letter explaining your interest in the position and detailing how your skills and experience align with the foundation’s mission.
Submission Email: hr@dnf.org.ng
Email Subject Format: Application: [Position] – [Your Full Name]
(Example: Application: Case Manager – Jane Doe)
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Dorothy Njemanze Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Women, survivors, young feminists, and applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. DNF does not discriminate on the basis of disability, religion, ethnicity, or social status.
