CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT ACTION AGAINST HUNGER NIGERIA
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AT ACTION AGAINST HUNGER NIGERIA
Action Against Hunger (ACF) Nigeria is currently recruiting qualified and driven professionals for mid-level positions across Borno and Katsina States.
Interested candidates are invited to review the job descriptions below and apply before the specified deadlines.
1. WASH Engineer (2 Positions)
Locations: Maiduguri (Borno State) & Katsina State
Department: Programmes – WASH
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Mid-Level
Proposed Start Date: October 2026
Application Deadline: September 28, 2026, by 5:00 PM (Nigerian Time)
Job Summary
The WASH Engineer will oversee technical interventions aimed at improving access to safe water, sanitation facilities, and hygiene practices, while supporting the rehabilitation and construction of community infrastructure. The role provides technical guidance to project teams, coordinates with government and humanitarian stakeholders, supervises construction activities, and contributes to sustainable WASH solutions for vulnerable communities.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise water and sanitation construction and rehabilitation activities, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and SPHERE minimum standards.
Conduct technical assessments, prepare engineering designs, and compile Bills of Quantities (BoQs).
Support the design, construction, and monitoring of water systems (abstraction, storage, treatment, distribution) and sanitation facilities in consultation with communities.
Conduct water quality testing, water-resource data collection, and maintain accurate facility mapping using tools such as mWater.
Develop technical guidelines, tools, and training materials for staff, partners, WASH committees, artisans, and government stakeholders.
Promote gender-sensitive WASH committees and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Hygiene Promotion, Sanitation Marketing, Logistics, and Programmes).
Prepare technical, weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree or HND in Civil Engineering, Water Engineering, Geology, Building, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience supervising WASH-related construction, design, and infrastructure implementation.
Sector Experience: Humanitarian sector experience is required (preferably with Action Against Hunger/ACF).
Languages: Fluency in English and Hausa is required. Working knowledge of Kanuri is an added advantage.
Skills: Excellent technical presentation, report writing, and strong interpersonal communication skills within changing or challenging environments.
2. Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Officer
Location: Damasak, Borno State
Department: Nutrition and Health
Reports To: MHPSS Programme Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Mid-Level
Proposed Start Date: October 2026
Application Deadline: September 29, 2026, by 5:00 PM (Nigerian Time)
Job Summary
The MHPSS Officer will provide high-quality psychological assessments, individual/group therapeutic interventions, counseling, referrals, and follow-up services to vulnerable populations (children, adolescents, adults, and families) in Damasak. Additionally, the role supports capacity-building for health workers, psychosocial workers, and community members while advancing overall protection activities.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychological assessments, develop treatment/follow-up plans, and deliver therapeutic sessions using psychometric scales and proper clinical documentation.
Maintain safe, confidential, and appropriate environments for interventions, ensuring strict beneficiary confidentiality.
Facilitate referrals to specialized MHPSS, health, and protection services, and provide direct/remote psychological support to health workers and community helpers.
Conduct training on Psychological First Aid (PFA), MHPSS methodologies, and protection issues for non-specialists, ACF staff, CBOs, and local stakeholders.
Participate in clinical supervision, case studies, and contribute to the development of guidelines, protocols, SOPs, and service mapping.
Support needs assessments, program monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring gender, age, and diversity principles are integrated throughout.
Represent ACF at relevant field-level coordination meetings and collaborate across internal departments and partner organizations.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology or Mental Health Counselling.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in MHPSS, protection, or care practices within humanitarian settings (working with IDPs, refugees, or host communities).
Frameworks: Demonstrated knowledge of IASC, WHO, and community-based MHPSS guidelines.
Languages: Fluency in English and Hausa is required.
Skills: Strong communication, clinical supervision, training capabilities, and willingness to travel to remote, resource-limited field locations.
Employee Benefits & Compensation
Action Against Hunger provides a competitive benefits package, including:
100% Healthcare Coverage
Access to TalentSoft e-Learning platform
Maternity and Paternity leave options
Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
On-site crèche facilities (where applicable)
How to Apply
To submit your application online, please use the respective links:
[Click Here to Apply for WASH Engineer]
[Click Here to Apply for MHPSS Officer]
Important Recruitment Notice
Zero-Fee Policy: Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, or processing).
Application Requirements: Applicants must complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
Background Checks: Shortlisted candidates will undergo mandatory reference and background checks.
Equal Opportunity: Action Against Hunger is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
