JOB POSITION FOR FIELD COORDINATOR
JOB OPPORTUNITY: FIELD COORDINATOR
Organization: Action Against Hunger
Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Operations
Level: Manager / Supervisor
Reports To: Country Director
Proposed Start Date: November 2026
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time
ABOUT ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation working to end hunger and address the needs of communities affected by conflict, disaster, and other crises.
In Nigeria, Action Against Hunger has implemented integrated humanitarian and development programmes since 2010, including interventions in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Social Protection.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Action Against Hunger is recruiting an experienced Field Coordinator to provide strategic leadership, programme oversight, operational support, security management, government engagement, and partnership development for its humanitarian interventions in Borno State.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Programme Management & Strategy
Lead relevant, integrated humanitarian and recovery programming in line with Action Against Hunger’s country strategy.
Oversee Project Cycle Management through direct line management of Programme Managers.
Support the development of local partnerships and alliances across Borno State.
Coordinate with technical Heads of Departments to ensure quality programme implementation and explore opportunities for geographical and sectoral expansion.
Coordinate assessments, evaluations, research, and contextual analysis to inform strategy.
Contribute to concept notes, proposals, and donor reports in collaboration with Grants teams.
Support resource mobilisation, donor engagement, and integrate security/socioeconomic analysis into planning.
2. Security & Safety Management
Update and maintain security plans, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), health protocols, and evacuation arrangements.
Maintain formal and informal security networks to brief staff on security and contextual developments.
Support crisis management, conduct security analysis, and make critical safety decisions for the field office in coordination with security leadership.
3. Team Leadership & Operations Oversight
Lead, motivate, and supervise field teams while promoting a positive, conflict-free work environment.
Organize regular team meetings, develop individual action plans, and coordinate technical support visits.
Provide overall oversight for field support functions, including HR, Finance, Supply/Procurement, Fleet Movements, and Logistics.
Coordinate with Abuja-based support departments and ensure full compliance with internal policies, donor regulations, and national labour laws.
4. Representation, Stakeholder & Partnership Engagement
Represent Action Against Hunger with government entities, humanitarian actors, and sector coordination forums (Nutrition, FSL, WASH, etc.).
Uphold humanitarian principles and the Core Humanitarian Standard while engaging in advocacy for local humanitarian needs.
Map local implementing partners, conduct due diligence, resolve partnership challenges, and deliver capacity-building and training plans.
5. Reporting, Quality & Accountability
Provide regular field reports and updates to the Country Leadership Team, ensuring monthly activity reports and donor documentation are maintained to audit standards.
Establish and manage effective community complaint and feedback mechanisms.
Implement recommendations from internal/external assessments to drive continuous quality control.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, International Development, Humanitarian Response, or a related field.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ experience working with international NGOs in insecure contexts. Previous Action Against Hunger emergency or post-emergency experience is an advantage.
Leadership & Management: Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing, training, and motivating large multicultural teams.
Stakeholder Engagement: Excellent communication, diplomacy, negotiation, and networking skills with the ability to work alongside governments, partners, and local communities.
Resilience & Strategy: High adaptability in challenging environments, sound decision-making under pressure, and the ability to convert strategic goals into actionable field plans.
Technical Skills: Exceptional writing, drafting, and reporting abilities.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Action Against Hunger offers a competitive benefits package including, but not limited to:
100% healthcare coverage
Access to the TalentSoft e-learning platform
Comprehensive Maternity and Paternity leave
Compassionate leave for a hospitalised child
On-site Creche facilities for babies
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Action Against Hunger promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where all employees are valued, respected, and empowered. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, or processing). Shortlisted candidates will undergo background and reference checks and must comply with organizational safeguarding standards.
HOW TO APPLY
All applicants MUST complete all sections of the application form. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated.
👉 Click Here to Apply for the Field Coordinator Position
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 7 October 2026, at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time.
