Job Position for Field Coordinator
Job Title: Field Coordinator
Organization: Action Against Hunger (ACF)
Location: Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time | Manager/Supervisor Level
Department: Logistics / Operations
Proposed Start Date: October 2026
Application Deadline: August 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Nigerian Time)
About Action Against Hunger
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization committed to ending hunger and supporting communities affected by crisis. In Nigeria, we deliver integrated humanitarian and development programs across the Northeast and Northwest regions.
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Field Coordinator to provide strategic leadership, oversee program operations and security, manage government and stakeholder relations, and lead our growing team in Katsina State.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Program Leadership: Manage integrated humanitarian and recovery programs, supervise Programme Managers, track work plans, and lead field-level assessments, evaluations, and research.
Operations & Compliance: Oversee field-level HR, Finance, and Logistics operations while ensuring total compliance with ACF policies, donor regulations, and Nigerian law.
Security & Risk Management: Monitor field security dynamics, lead crisis management and emergency preparedness, conduct staff briefings, and resolve operational challenges.
Partnerships & Representation: Serve as the ACF representative in Katsina State, engaging with local government authorities, coordination bodies, and community stakeholders. Evaluate, select, and build the capacity of local implementing partners.
Business Development & Reporting: Identify resource mobilization opportunities, contribute to high-quality funding proposals, and ensure timely donor reporting and quality control.
People Management: Direct, motivate, and mentor field teams while handling performance management and conflict resolution.
Qualifications & Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, International Development, Humanitarian Response, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience with international NGOs in insecure or complex contexts. Prior Action Against Hunger (ACF) experience in emergency/post-emergency settings is a strong plus.
Skills: Proven team management and leadership capabilities across multicultural teams; excellent negotiation, writing, and analytical skills; ability to thrive under pressure.
Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Benefits & Work Environment
ACF provides a competitive compensation package that includes healthcare coverage, e-learning access, maternity/paternity leave, compassionate leave, and childcare support options.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should submit their application through the online portal below. Please ensure all form questions are answered completely; incomplete submissions will not be processed.
Zero Tolerance Notice: Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to thorough reference and background checks.
