Social Worker at Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) - 3 Openings

Borno Women Development Initiative (BOWDI) is a women-led, registered Non-Governmental, Non-Profit Organization with its head office located in Borno State, Nigeria. BOWDI has been active in Humanitarian and Development activities in the Northeast, especially in education, peace-building, advocacy, food security, livelihood, and protection.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Social Worker  

Locations: Bama, Pulka and Monguno - Borno
Employment Type: Full-time

Job  Description

• Carrying out all activities involving social support to individual patients/survivors and linking them with other relevant support services and the community at large, according to BOWDI’s principles and guidelines.
• Enhancing the target population’s social conditions to positively impact health and protection-related outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct social assessments and identify the support needs of patients/survivors, including legal, protection, shelter/housing, financial/vocational, food security, and access to medical and psychosocial support services beyond BOWDI's direct intervention scope.
• Support the provision of holistic care to patients and their families by coordinating with other members of BOWDI’s multidisciplinary team (e.g., medical, MHPSS) and linking with multi-sectoral services such as protection, safety, legal, education, and livelihoods.
• Provide direct social support based on identified needs and facilitate referrals to relevant and evaluated external service providers.
• Ensure systematic follow-up care, including attendance of clinical appointments and tracking referrals made to multi-sectoral services, to improve the overall well-being of patients/survivors.
• Participate in creating and maintaining materials and tools required for social work activities, including facilities and equipment to ensure service continuity.
• Conduct mapping and regular updates of formal and informal support services, including existing community-based resources.
• Assess the quality of available support services, identify gaps, and advocate for a more culturally appropriate and comprehensive social response.
• Maintain accurate records, statistics, and reports on all social work and follow-up activities conducted or facilitated by BOWDI or other external support services.
• Collaborate with the team to prioritize needs and develop intervention plans aligned with BOWDI’s objectives.

Requirements

• Experience:. Prior experience with BOWDI or other NGOs is an advantage.
• Languages: Fluency in English is essential; working knowledge of Hausa and local Dialect is highly desirable.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and internet applications.

Competencies:

• Results-oriented
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Commitment to service and organizational values.

Application Closing Date
18th June, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online