GBV / Protection Case Management Specialist at Danish Refugee Council (DRC)

Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a Danish international non-governmental organisation, which promotes and supports durable solutions to the problems faced by refugees and internally displaced people all over the world. DRC is present in more than 30 conflict territories around the world assisting displaced people with shelter, food, income-generating activities, and a wide range of other assistance. It is of utmost importance for DRC to work in compliance with the DRC Accountability and Quality Management system and national legislations. Smooth, reliable and effective operational systems are preconditions for DRC to maintain its position as a trustworthy and reliable partner for our donors and an accountable organisation towards our beneficiaries.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: GBV / Protection Case Management Specialist

Location: Abuja

Duties and Responsibilities

• The GBV/CM Specialist will provide technical leadership, strategic guidance, and capacity building across DRC’s GBV prevention, response, and case management portfolio.
• The position holder will also advise the PSS/CM TL on the right way to implement activities and have a technical supervision responsibilities in coordination with the Protection Implementation and Partnerships Manager. Responsibilities include:

Responsibilties
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.

Experience and Technical Competencies
Essential:

• Degree in Social Work, Gender Studies, or relevant social sciences; Master’s degree is an advantage.
• Minimum of 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.
• 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.

Application Closing Date
15th July, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online