Jobs at Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF) in Abuja
JOB VACANCY AT DOROTHY NJEMANZE FOUNDATION
Positions Available: Female Case Manager and Resident Social Worker
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
Dorothy Njemanze Foundation (DNF) is a survivor-run feminist organisation working to promote gender justice, survivor support, violence prevention, policy advocacy, and ethical storytelling in Nigeria.
For over a decade, the organisation has provided survivor-centred responses to sexual and gender-based violence, promoted community-led prevention, advanced feminist leadership, and implemented adolescent mental health and menstrual health programmes.
DNF is committed to ensuring that women and girls are safe, heard, protected, and supported, while working to prevent violence and promote accountability.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
- FEMALE CASE MANAGER
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies, Law, or a related field.
Candidates must have at least two years of relevant experience in case management, gender-based violence response, protection, or psychosocial support.
Applicants should demonstrate experience supporting survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and other vulnerable populations, alongside knowledge of survivor-centred approaches, safeguarding, confidentiality, and trauma-informed care.
Strong documentation, report-writing, communication, interpersonal, and referral coordination skills are essential.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate, non-judgmental support to survivors and involve them in decisions regarding their care.
Coordinate referrals to medical, legal, psychosocial, shelter, and other essential services.
Monitor cases, follow up with survivors, maintain confidential case files, and prepare timely reports.
Collaborate with relevant institutions, law enforcement agencies, and community stakeholders to strengthen survivor protection and access to justice.
Support GBV prevention, community sensitisation, and advocacy initiatives.
- RESIDENT SOCIAL WORKER
Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess a Bachelor’s degree or relevant qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Gender Studies, or another relevant social science field.
Candidates should have at least two years of relevant experience in social work, community development, healthcare, GBV response, protection, or related programmes.
Experience working with vulnerable populations and survivors of SGBV is essential. Applicants should demonstrate empathy, strong communication skills, confidentiality, safeguarding awareness, and knowledge of referral pathways.
Auxiliary Nurses are also encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
Provide compassionate, survivor-centred care and support to survivors of sexual and gender-based violence.
Coordinate daily schedules, activities, appointments, and routines.
Identify medical and psychological needs and facilitate access to appropriate healthcare and psychosocial services.
Support children with assignments and monitor their developmental milestones.
Follow up on survivors’ progress, maintain accurate records, and submit timely reports.
Protect confidential information and uphold survivors’ privacy, dignity, safety, and well-being.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries while living and working in a shared residential environment.
Applicants must be willing and available to commit to the role for a minimum of three years.
WHY JOIN DNF?
Successful candidates will join a supportive and inclusive working environment committed to professional growth, feminist leadership, survivor protection, and meaningful social change.
The organisation offers opportunities for learning, personal development, leadership, and participation in initiatives that advance gender justice and violence prevention.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should prepare a single PDF document of no more than three pages containing their CV and a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and how their experience aligns with the foundation’s work.
Email: hr@dnf.org.ng
CC: communications@dnf.org.ng
Email Subject: Application: [Position] – [Your Full Name]
Example: Application: Case Manager – Jane Doe
Application Deadline: 31 October 2026
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Dorothy Njemanze Foundation is an equal-opportunity employer. Women, survivors, young feminists, and applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. The organisation does not discriminate based on disability, religion, ethnicity, or status.
