Center for Advocacy, Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) was established in 2018 as a registered NGO with Head Office in Maiduguri – Borno State, with offices across Yobe and Adamawa state. We have been visible in Borno Adamawa and Yobe states implementing projects in Education, Protection (Child /GBV), WaSH, Nutrition, Empowerment/Livelihood, Governance, and Peace Building. Our approach is aligned with our mission to enhance service delivery and empower citizens, through our Humanitarian, Development, and peace-building nexus (HDP).
About the opportunity
Locations: Ngala and Kaga LGAs, Borno
Employment Type: Contract
Reporting To: CP Officer
Duration: 6 Months
The Caseworkers will provide direct, individualised support to children with specific protection needs — including unaccompanied and separated children (UASC), children formerly associated with armed groups or forces (CAAFG), and other vulnerable children — through structured case management, family tracing, reunification support and referral services in Ngala and Kaga LGAs.
Candidates Key Responsibilities
Identify, register and document children with specific protection needs in assigned areas, including UASC, CAAFG and children at risk of abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence.
Conduct individual needs assessments and develop child-centred case plans in line with CP case management standards.
Provide structured case management services, including individual counseling, psychosocial support, referrals, and follow-up for a caseload of assigned children.
Support family tracing and reunification (FTR) processes for UASC, including documentation, tracing activities, best interest assessments, and interim care arrangement coordination.
Support identification, case management, and reintegration pathways for CAAFG, including prevention of re-recruitment.
Deliver targeted protective information to children on physical dangers, safe behaviours and available services.
Maintain accurate, confidential, and up-to-date case files and records in the CP case management database, disaggregated by sex, age, and disability.
Participate in case conferences, supervision sessions, and inter-agency coordination meetings.
Report immediately any cases of serious harm, abuse, or child rights violations to the CP Officer.
Contribute to monthly data collection, case statistics, and narrative reports.
Comply fully with PSEA, child safeguarding, and confidentiality protocols at all times.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Community Development or a related field.
Minimum of 1 – 2 years of experience in child protection case management, social work or a related field.
Knowledge of case management principles, FTR procedures, and child protection standards in humanitarian contexts.
Strong interpersonal, counseling, and documentation skills.
Empathetic, child-friendly approach with demonstrated ability to work sensitively with vulnerable children and families.
Fluency in Hausa and/or Kanuri required; working knowledge of English is essential.
Values
Exemplifying integrity
Demonstrating commitment to CATAI
Embracing cultural diversity
Embracing change
Policy Statements
Center for Advocacy Transparency and Accountability Initiative (CATAI) operates in an equal opportunity environment and has policies that actively encourage gender equality, diversity and social inclusion, Child Safeguarding, Adolescents and Youth Initiatives, PSEA, and does not condole GBV, VAC and Fraud.
Female candidate are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should for this role here online
