Child Protection Case Worker (10 Positions)

• Job TitleChild Protection Case Worker
• OrganisationUGANET
• Positions10 (1 per station)
• Duty StationsAdjumani, Palorinya, Palabek, Kiryandongo, Rhino Camp (Madi-Okollo), Imvepi (Terego), Bidibidi, Nakivale (Isingiro), Oruchinga (Isingiro) and Kyangwali (Kikuube)
• Minimum EducationDiploma
• Experience1+ year in child protection case management
• Deadline26 October 2026

UGANET (Uganda Network on Law, Ethics and HIV/AIDS) is a Ugandan non-governmental organisation founded in 1995 to address human rights, ethical and legal challenges arising in the context of health, HIV and gender.

It promotes social and legal protection for vulnerable and marginalised people, with a focus on health rights, HIV and gender equality. This role is one of 34 field positions UGANET is filling for its Refugee Response / Field Operations programme across ten refugee settlements and host-community duty stations.

Child Protection Case Workers keep at-risk children safe, managing each case in the child’s best interests and linking families to the right services.

Main Duties

• Identify and assess children at risk of or affected by abuse, neglect, exploitation and violence.
• Manage cases applying the best interests principle.
• Make referrals and follow up on cases.
• Coordinate with child protection actors.

Education and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration, Social Sciences, Psychology, Community Development, Education, Law or a related field.
• Training in child protection case management is an added advantage.
• At least 1 year of child protection case management experience, preferably in a humanitarian setting.

General Requirements (all UGANET field posts)

• Strong communication, teamwork, organisation and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and stakeholders.
• Commitment to safeguarding, confidentiality, accountability, non-discrimination and the prevention of sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
• Willingness and ability to live and work at the selected duty station and travel in the field.

Technical Skills

• Case management: Assessment to follow-up.
• Best interests: Child-centred decisions.
• Referrals: Child protection actors.
• Case records: Confidential filing.

Soft Skills

• Patience: Working with children.
• Confidentiality: Sensitive cases.
• Judgement: Risk decisions.
• Teamwork: Multi-agency work.

Salary and benefits are not stated in the advert.

• 10 openings, every station.
• Diploma holders can apply.
• Just 1 year of experience needed.
• Protect vulnerable children.
• Top pick among NGO jobs in Uganda.

Email your application to [email protected], addressed to the Executive Director, UGANET, Plot 19 Valley Road, Ministers Village, Ntinda, Kampala, by 26 October 2026.

Include an updated CV, a cover letter stating the position and your preferred duty station, and copies of your academic and professional documents. Only Word or PDF files are accepted. Use the subject line: Application – Child Protection Case Worker – [Preferred Duty Station].

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. UGANET is an equal opportunity employer with zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. See all NGO jobs in Uganda.

• Mention CP case management training.
• Show caseload experience.
• Name one station only.
• Use the exact subject line.
• Apply before 26 October.