Job opportunities with Women in the New Nigeria (WINN)

Job opportunities with Women in the New Nigeria (WINN)

About Women in the New Nigeria (WINN)
Women in the New Nigeria, and Youth Empowerment Initiative (WINN) is an indigenous non-governmental organization that focuses on women’s empowerment, enhancing lives of youths, encouraging good governance, capacity building on sustainable agriculture, peace building, prevention of gender based violence, micro-finance, the Arts, communication, Technological solutions, partnering in scientific research, Modern approaches in tackling community societal ills and Parity in gender equality. The organization partners with diverse civil society groups, government agencies, and non-governmental organization to deliver its mandate of empowering women and transforming lives of the youth in Nigeria. WINN always aims to affect lives positively based on its expansive knowledge on capacity building and personal development for women to succeed. As such, WINN has international presence in North America (WINNA), WIN Ghana, WIN Mozambique, WIN South Africa, WIN Sierra Leon, WINWO. UK.ORG and is still committed to ensuring good Governance free of bias and corruption – strives to employ best practices for managing, implementing, and evaluating its organizational and program activities with its New mindset focus as it goes from Nation to Nation all around the world. WINN BIRTHED The New Nigerian Youth Project (Nation Building, Education projects, Entrepreneurship focal, awareness against drug abuse, crime alert programs etc). The Tabitha Integrated Services (for the Aged women and Widows, also an arm that promotes start-up’s, small scale businesses, retailers, chain distribution of goods and services as well as creating jobs for the Widows. All around the world women and children are the victims of wars, insurgency, earthquakes, abuse etc. they are left so helpless, we have to take up the challenge as a church, as an organization, as an individual & make a change in the lives of these women/girls. WINN stands by this adage if you empower a woman/girl you empower the whole nation. Join us.

Experience2 years
Location Borno

Objectives of the Assignment

The overall objective is to provide safe, supportive, and empowering spaces for women and girls to access psychosocial support, life skills, and referral services, while strengthening community-based SGBV/DBV prevention and response mechanisms.
Scope of Work / Responsibilities
The Safe Space Mentor (Case Workers) will:

Identify the specific needs of survivors of SGBV and DBV.
Conduct/ facilitate referrals to other services providers.
Provide basic emotional support and regular follow-up with survivors.
Minimize risks and respond compassionately and appropriately to reports of GBV/DBV.
Apply survivor-cantered principles: safety, confidentiality, respect, and non-discrimination.
Promote gender equality and integrate gender analysis into programming.
Demonstrate empathy, cultural competence, and interpersonal skills.
Daily Activities

Provide case management and coordinate referrals for psychosocial and behavioural health services.
Ensure timely and accurate information flow for case management.
Identify urgent needs and ensure appropriate referrals or materials.
Conduct comprehensive assessments including stakeholder engagement and risk analysis.
Manage safe spaces for social interaction, skill building, and access to non-stigmatising GBV services.
Supervise handicraft courses, planning and conducting creative workshops to empower participants.
Expected Deliverables

Weekly and monthly reports documenting support services provided.
Records of referral coordination and case outcomes.
Reports on training/workshops delivered in the safe spaces.
Collating and documenting success stories and survivor impact documentation.
Required Qualifications and Experience

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Minimum of NCE in Social Work, Psychology, Gender Studies, or related fields, Diploma or bachelor’s degree in relevant fields will be an added advantage.
At least 2 years of experience in GBV prevention, protection, or women and girls empowerment roles.
Strong understanding of survivor-cantered approaches and GBV guiding principles.
Proven facilitation and mentoring skills.
Fluency in Hausa, and at least one of Babur, Fulfulde, or Kanakuru languages.
English proficiency is an added advantage.
Must be resident or indigene of Biu, Shani, Hawul, or Kwaya Kusar.  Ability to read and write.
Duration and Location

The consultancy will run from June 2025 to April 2027 (23 months), with a probation period of 3 months. Each Safe Space Mentor will be based in the target LGAs and will work full-time.

Reporting and Supervision

The Safe Space Mentor will report directly to the WINN Protection Officer and work in collaboration with the Project Coordinator and community-based stakeholders.

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Code of Conduct

All Safe Space Mentors must adhere to WINN’s safeguarding policies and core values, which include:

Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Confidentiality and respect for survivors
Gender equity and inclusion
Non-discrimination and professionalism
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following to info@winnigeria.org or Hard copies submitted at WINN Biu Office Along Barrack Road Opposite Alhessan Block Industry, Emir guest house. (Two identical white upstairs buildings)

A detailed CV or biodata
A cover letter expressing interest and relevant experience
Indication of LGA of origin or residence