Medecins Sans Frontieres/Doctor without Borders (MSF), founded in 1971, is an international humanitarian organization that provides emergency medical assistance to population in danger in more than 60 countries. MSF has been present in Nigeria for 20 years. Médecins Sans Frontières is an international independent medical–humanitarian organization, which helps populations in distress, to victims of natural or man–made disasters and to victims of armed conflict, without discrimination and irrespective of race, religion, creed, or political affiliation.
MSF is a civil society initiative that brings together individuals committed to the assistance of other human beings in crisis. As such MSF is by choice an association. Each individual working with MSF does it out of conviction and is ready to uphold the values and principles of MSF.
Job Title: Social Worker
Location: Zurmi, Zamfara
Employment type: Contract (Fix term Contact / Starting with 6 months / Level 5)
Contract: 208 working hours per month.
Main Purpose
- Carry out all activities aimed at addressing individuals’ social critical needs (related to assistance and/or protection), promoting their overall well–being and autonomy through social support, and strengthening community–based social interventions (depending on the scope of the social work component in the project).
- These activities should consider the social determinants of health to ensure a holistic approach to people’s needs and to uphold the well–being, safety, agency and dignity of MSF patients.
Job Description (Accountabilities)
- Conduct social assessments of service users’ situation to identify vulnerabilities and social critical needs including legal, protection, shelter/housing, financial/vocational, food security, and access to other critical services beyond the project scope.
- Support the provision of holistic care to service users, by actively coordinating with the other members of the MSF multidisciplinary team (especially medical and MHPSS).
- Provide direct social support interventions to service users, facilitate safe referrals to vetted external services/actors to address social critical needs identified during assessment (assistance and protection), and ensure tailored follow up.
- Under the supervision of the line manager, contribute to the mapping and regular updating of formal and informal support services (incl. existing community resources).
- Contribute to assessing quality and safety of existing support services, as well as the identification of gaps.
- Flag any changes to vulnerabilities or patterns identified during social assessments to PC as well as concerns over the quality or gaps of support services supporting potential advocacy efforts.
- Participate in the development and adaptation of tools and other material needed for the job.
- Collect and record data, statistics and files in a timely manner and according to the data protection policy, MSF ethical guidelines and legal standards
Requirements
Education:
- Bachelor Degree in Social Work (BSW) or other relevant degree in social sciences, psychology, law.
- Degree in Social Work is essential. Master’s degree in social work is considered an asset.
Experience:
- Two years minimum in a similar social job; (a social worker/case worker/ protection officer), managing complex cases with critical social needs (protection, psychosocial, sexual and gender–based violence, key populations etc.), carrying out community social services or social services in health facilities
- Experience with MSF or other NGOs, desirable.
- Demonstrated understanding of and ability to navigate the national/local social
- welfare system
Language:
- Essential, local language and mission working language.
Competencies:
- Service Orientation L3
- People–Centered Approach L3
- Behavioural flexibility L3
- Networking and building relationships L2
- Teamwork and cooperation L3
- Analytical skills L1–2
- Results and quality orientation L2
- Cultural awareness and flexibility L2
Remuneration
- As per MSF salary scale (National contract).
Application Dealine: 24th October, 2025 (5:00pm)
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should click link below to Apply.
Application Instructions:
- Please submit your motivation letter, updated CV, and relevant academic certificates through the form.
Note
- Only electronic applications will be considered. Physical or hard copy submissions will not be accepted at this time.
- We thank all applicants for their interest, but only short–listed candidates will be contacted for the recruitment process.
- MSF is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, race, nationality, and culture.
- Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
- We are committed to achieving a balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.
- All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
- MSF provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, teamwork, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life.
- MSF does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment and discrimination.
- Women ad People with Disabilities are encouraged to Apply.
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