Career Opportunities at Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger – Career Opportunities (Yobe State, Nigeria)
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation dedicated to ending hunger and malnutrition globally. In Nigeria, we implement vital humanitarian and development programmes encompassing health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), mental health, food security, livelihoods, and social protection.
We are currently seeking qualified, dedicated professionals to fill two key logistics roles based in Yobe State.
Position 1: Logistics Officer
Location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Employment Type: Full-time (Mid-level)
Proposed Start Date: November 2026
Reports To: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time
Job Summary
The Logistics Officer provides essential operational and technical logistics support to programmes, overseeing daily logistics activities at the Damaturu base. Key areas of focus include fleet management, facilities maintenance, supervision of the logistics team, and ensuring the smooth delivery of organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
Support programme activities through purchase requests, stock release orders, distributions, and construction or rehabilitation works.
Manage the base fleet by coordinating vehicle schedules, driver assignments, movements, and maintenance.
Oversee facilities maintenance, minor repairs, utilities, and facility-related contracts.
Handle basic Information and Communication Technology (ICT) resources in the absence of a dedicated ICT Officer.
Supervise, train, and evaluate the base logistics team.
Prepare monthly reports covering contracts, equipment inventories, fleet management, and stock follow-up.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply, or a related field (Master’s degree is an advantage).
Experience: Minimum of 2 years of relevant logistics management experience, preferably within an NGO, humanitarian, or development setting.
Certifications: Professional certification (such as CIPS or CILT) is an added advantage.
Skills & Competencies: Strong leadership, team management, capacity-building, negotiation, and reporting skills. Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Languages: Good command of both English and Hausa.
Position 2: Warehouse Assistant (2 Openings)
Locations: Nguru and Damaturu, Yobe State
Employment Type: Full-time (Experienced)
Proposed Start Date: November 2026
Reports To: Senior Supply Officer
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time
Job Summary
Warehouse Assistants support daily warehouse operations—including receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking goods. Successful candidates will maintain precise inventory records, monitor stock levels, coordinate dispatches, and uphold high standards of warehouse management compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Control: Inspect incoming/outgoing goods, conduct physical counts, track inventory levels, and ensure proper stock rotation using the First Expiry, First Out (FEFO) principle.
Warehouse Operations: Maintain clean, secure, well-ventilated facilities; monitor temperature/humidity; and manage warehouse access.
Documentation: Manage stock request orders, delivery notes, waybills, and Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs).
Supervision: Oversee casual workers, loading/unloading activities, and attendances.
Coordination: Work closely with procurement, logistics, and finance teams to report discrepancies and manage stock statuses.
Qualifications & Requirements
Education: HND or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: At least 1 year of relevant experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, or stock control (NGO/INGO experience is an advantage).
Certifications: Professional certifications like CIPS or CILT are a plus.
Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with enterprise resource planning/stock management systems (such as LINK) and proficiency in MS Excel and Word.
Physical & Personal Attributes: Physically able to support loading and handling activities; high integrity, accountability, and commitment to humanitarian principles.
Languages: Good command of written and spoken English; local languages (like Hausa) are an advantage.
Employee Benefits
Action Against Hunger offers a comprehensive compensation and wellbeing package, including:
100% healthcare coverage.
Free and direct access to the TalentSoft e-learning platform.
Maternity or paternity leave.
Compassionate leave for a hospitalised child.
Crèche facilities for working parents with babies.
Important Application Information
Deadline: Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time.
Application Rule: Applicants must answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will be automatically disqualified.
Commitment to Integrity: Action Against Hunger does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, or processing).
Diversity & Safeguarding: The organisation is an equal-opportunity employer committed to inclusion and safeguarding. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Vetting: Shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks.
How to Apply: Please click the respective Application Link on our official job portal for the position that matches your qualifications before the deadline.
