ACTION AGAINST HUNGER (ACF) IS RECRUITING 4 JOB VACANCIES
Job Announcement: Action Against Hunger (ACF) Nigeria
Action Against Hunger (ACF) Nigeria is recruiting for four (4) full-time positions across Katsina State and Yobe State. Qualified and motivated professionals in the humanitarian and development sectors are invited to apply.
Open Positions
1. WASH Deputy Program Manager
Location: Katsina, Katsina State
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM (WAT)
Requirements
Education: Degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Building Engineering/Technology, Geology, or Construction Technology.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of work and management experience; practical experience managing Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) projects.
Technical Skills: Knowledge of humanitarian principles, Sphere Standards, and international WASH guidelines; proficiency with WASH design tools such as GIS, AutoCAD, and EPANET.
Sector Background: INGO and humanitarian-sector experience.
Soft Skills: Strong team management, communication, planning, and reporting skills.
Key Responsibilities
Support WASH strategy development and project assessments.
Lead implementation, monitoring, quality assurance, and reporting.
Facilitate stakeholder coordination and team capacity building.
2. WASH Hygiene Officer
Location: Katsina, Katsina State
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM (WAT)
Requirements
Education: Degree or HND in Public Health, Health Education, Sociology, Rural Development, or a related field.
Experience: At least 3 years of relevant work experience; experience supervising hygiene promotion activities (including PHAST, CHAST, WASH EMs, and BabyWASH); experience with NFI distribution.
Skills & Flexibility: Microsoft Office skills; willingness to work and travel regularly to remote communities.
Languages & Context: Hausa, English, and Kanuri language skills are an advantage; prior humanitarian-sector experience and knowledge of the intervention area required.
Key Responsibilities
Plan and supervise hygiene promotion activities, community mobilisation, and awareness campaigns.
Manage NFI distributions, staff training, and monitoring.
Coordinate effectively with local stakeholders.
3. Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) Officer
Location: Nguru, Yobe State
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM (WAT)
Requirements
Education: Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agricultural Economics, Development Studies, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience implementing Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) projects; proven experience supervising or managing a team.
Knowledge & Skills: Strong understanding of agriculture, cash and voucher programming, and humanitarian interventions; excellent communication and reporting skills.
Languages: Fluency in English and Hausa or Kanuri.
Key Responsibilities
Support food assistance and livelihood project implementation.
Coordinate beneficiary registration, data collection, and distribution monitoring.
Support market assessments, cash-based interventions, and vendor management.
Supervise field enumerators and support staff training.
Contribute to project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.
4. WASH Technical Assistant
Location: Katsina State
Application Deadline: 9 November 2026, 5:00 PM (WAT)
Requirements
Education: Minimum National Diploma in Water Engineering, Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Building, or a related field.
Experience: At least 2 years of relevant field experience, including supervising drilling and construction activities.
Knowledge & Software: Solid understanding of WASH infrastructure, water quality monitoring, and construction standards; proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant design software.
Languages & Travel: Fluency in Hausa and English; humanitarian-sector experience and willingness to travel to remote areas.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise water and sanitation construction activities.
Conduct technical assessments and monitor construction quality against design specifications and Sphere standards.
Support water chlorination and water quality monitoring.
Train volunteers and WASH management committees.
Coordinate with government stakeholders and project teams.
Prepare technical, weekly, and consumption reports.
Employee Benefits
Action Against Hunger provides a competitive and supportive work environment, including:
100% Healthcare Coverage
Free Access to TalentSoft E-Learning Platform
Maternity & Paternity Leave
Compassionate Leave (for a hospitalised child)
On-site Creche Facilities for babies
Key Application Information
Important Notes for Applicants:
Completeness: All applicants must answer every question on the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Zero Fee Policy: Action Against Hunger does not charge any recruitment or application fees at any stage of the process.
Diversity & Inclusion: Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Vetting: Shortlisted candidates will undergo background and reference checks.
Application Deadline
9 November 2026 at 5:00 PM (WAT / Nigerian Time)
