GBV / Protection Case Management Specialist

About the Position

GBV / Protection Case Management Specialist

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is seeking a GBV / Protection Case Management Specialist to provide technical leadership and strategic guidance in Nigeria.

Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Ensure gender mainstreaming across all protection and livelihoods programming and other sectors
• Provide technical oversight for GBV prevention and response activities, including partner-led GBV case management
• Lead the development, harmonization, and rollout of GBV SOPs, tools, guidelines, including JoT, EMAP, No Means No, and other curricula, general protection case management, C4P, IPA
• Strengthen referral pathways, GBVIMS data systems, and donor-compliant reporting mechanisms
• Supervision and coaching of local partners and GBV/CM of DRC and partner staff

Capacity Building

• Deliver regular trainings on GBV prevention, gender mainstreaming, GBV case management, PFA, and other protection topics
• Provide coaching and mentorship to DRC staff, roving officers, and local partner teams in NE and NW
• Develop training packages, onboarding materials, tip sheets, and ToT modules for GBV prevention, responses, and general protection CM

Field Support & Quality Assurance

• Conduct frequent field visits to ensure high-quality implementation, adherence to SOPs, and safe, ethical case management practices
• Review case files, conduct spot checks, and support crisis intervention and counselling guidance when needed
• Support partners in deploying GBV teams under EU/ECHO projects and strengthening CM systems

Program Design & Coordination

• Contribute to DRC’s protection strategy, proposal development, and GBV risk mitigation across sectors
• Represent DRC in GBV AoR, case management working groups, and other coordination bodies
• Work with specialized NGOs, NAPTIP, SARC centres, VVF, and other stakeholders to strengthen GBV response pathways

Case Management & Cash for Protection

• Provide technical supervision to GBV and PCM teams and partners on general case management, GBV/CP case management, and cash-for-protection processes
• Approve cash-for-protection cases, verify documentation, and ensure compliance with data protection protocols
• Support development of CM information systems (e.g., GAMMA) and ensure high-quality data entry and analysis

Requirements

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years INGO experience in gender and GBV programming especially in GBV CM, CP CM and PCM
• At least 4 years delivering GBV/gender trainings
• Mandatory experience working with national partners, government authorities, and UN agencies
• Experience in case management supervision and delivering CM trainings (2–3 years minimum)
• Experience with GBVIMS, GBV prevention curricula (JoT, EMAP), and behaviour-change programming
• Strong communication skills and experience in integrated programming, especially women’s economic empowerment
• Degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, or relevant social sciences; Master’s degree is an advantage
• Full professional proficiency in English

Additional skills

• Languages spoken in Northern Nigeria
• Strong analytical skills, ability to develop tools/SOPs, and experience in participatory training approaches
• Ability to work independently, take the lead, collaborate effectively, and uphold DRC core competencies
• Good if experience in integrated programming with other sectors and within PSS/CM and GBV/PSS integrated programming
• Experience with activity info, CPIMS, GBVIMS is an advantage

We Offer

• Contract length: 1 year, with the possibility of extension depending on funding availability
• Workplace: Abuja, Nigeria
• Start date: When the right candidate is identified
• Salary and conditions will be in accordance with the DRC National salary structure. This is contractually a national position for which local Nigerian terms and conditions apply

Application Process

All applicants must send a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than four pages) on the DRC website. Both must be in English.

DRC provides equal opportunity in employment and prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.

DRC encourages all applicants to apply and does not practice any discrimination in any recruitment process.

However, all applicants shall take into consideration that DRC cannot offer an international work contract to a citizen of the country of assignment (in this specific case, Nigeria).

Applications close on 15th July 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

About the Company

Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.

By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:

• Professionalism, impact & expertise
• Humanitarian approach & the work we do
• Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
• Culture, values & strong leadership
• Fair compensation & continuous development

DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.

Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.