Current Job Openings at Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and Protection Programme Manager whose primary role is to implement and monitor the MHPSS, Protection and Care Practices project/s, following ACF’s strategy and aligning with international standards and national policies

Reporting to: Field Coordinator
Proposed start date: 5 January 2026

Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1: To contribute to the analysis of the humanitarian context, to the intervention strategy and to the positioning of the MHPSS & Protection Department

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For analysis of the MHPSS humanitarian situation and of the context of intervention in a continuous, systematic and satisfactory way in its area of intervention. Integrate this analysis and monitoring in the APRs each month
• For participating in definition of the strategy over its area of intervention and the sectoral strategy at the national level, if requested
• For the implementation of the assigned project consistent with ACF policies and positioning documents, the national strategy and other legal texts of the technical ministry/ministries in charge of the sector, the key international documents of the sector (ACF, SPHERE, IASC and WHO Standards, mhGAP, PM+, Thinking Healthy, etc.)
• For mapping other actors and potential partners in the area with the aim of improving coordination and avoiding duplication of efforts
• For promoting transversal integration of the MHPSS&P department with the other departments in collaboration with the Field Coordinator
• For management of crosscutting issues in the MHPSS responses (Protection, Gender, Disability, etc...)

Mission 2: To ensure the implementation, monitoring and reporting of the MHPSS&P project

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For implementation of the MHPSS&P project, consistent with the logical framework of the intervention, the budget, the ACF logistical and administrative procedures
• For coordination and supervision of training and supportive activities at PHCs and hospital level, of training and supportive activities at CBOs and community level, of referral system building activities
• For organizing workshops involving authorities, partners and communities in connection to the project
• For identification of the technical constraints linked to implementation of his/her projects and for the proposal of innovative technical solutions to respond to its constraints
• For implementation of the technical recommendations in his/her project (Field Coordinator, Head of Department, Technical Advisor…)
• For monitoring of his/her project using the MHPSS&P indicators, the internal APR monitoring tools, regular presence in the field, an updated planning, monthly analysis of budgetary monitoring
• For donor and ACF visibility on the sites of the project
• For writing within the deadlines of the MHPSS&P parts of external and internal reports to be submitted
• For identification and implementation of the safety measures for the teams and the populations (training places, community work sites…)

Mission 3: To build capacities and manage his/her team
 
Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For the recruitment and initial training of the team on ACF MHPSS&P ways of work and Projects Cycle Management tools
• For the management of his/her team (leadership, motivation, team meetings, individual action plans, work schedules, conflicts, etc.)
• For the performance evaluation of the team members
• For the continuous development of the skills of the members of his/her team, through identification of needs, training plans and weekly clinical supervision
• For the training on basic skills (like PFA) for others ACF departments

Mission 4: To contribute to the quality and accountability processes, to the evaluation of project’s impact and to project’s capitalization

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For supervising the quality of the project implemented in line with the technical and management standards of the ACF’s project cycle management
• For promoting and contributing to the evaluation of the impact of the project (internal needs assessments and external evaluation)
• For promoting and contributing to learning and improvement of quality (external evaluation and joint visits)
• For implementing the complaint mechanisms focusing on the transparency and ethics of projects in particular with assisted populations
• For capitalization of the project’s experience, lessons learned, programme data and documentation of the innovations carried out (learning reports, formalize methodologies, hand over report at the end of the assignment)
• For transmission and development of the technical and operational knowledge acquired in his/her programme
• For contributing to ACF’ communication actions (photos, testimonies, etc.)

Mission 5: To act as focal point and contribute to gender and protection mainstreaming, and specific SGBV and child protection activities development at base level

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure gender and protection mainstreaming and monitoring (including GBV and child protection integration), into sectors, programmes and activities, by respecting ACF standards and monitoring these aspects with dedicated indicators
• Support the MHPSS&P team and ACF teams in specific child protection and SGBV activities through trainings, supervisions and monitoring; as well by conducting gender and protection assessments and analysis.

Mission 6: To participate in external representation and coordination with ACF’s partners in the area

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• For coordinating his/her activities with the other sectors and ACF departments for rationalized use of the resources and maximum integration
• For participation at the request of the Country Director and the Field Coordinator to visits of donors, if needed
• For ACF’s representation to MHPSS working group, Health cluster, child protection and GVB sub clusters
• For undertaking relationships with the partners (mapping, identification and selection), the authorities, the agencies of the United Nations and the NGOs in his/her sector in collaboration with the Field Coordinator
• For the contribution to the process of selection, formalization and strengthening of the capacities of the partners (local NGO or Community-based Organization, national and private authorities, etc...)
• For strengthening the capacities of the partners in MHPSS according to a joint plan and the objectives set for the project

Mission 7: To guarantee and ensure the confidentiality of data collected during the project

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure data confidentiality, ownership of project beneficiaries and ACF
• Guarantee the confidentiality of clinical interviews / individual or group counselling with the psychologists in charge as relevant

Additional Responsibilities

• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task;
• Maintenance of high technical standards;
• Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality.

Position Requirements:

• Degree in clinical psychology, psychology, mental health counselling or public health, master’s degree is a preference
• Minimum of 4 years professional experience, including at least 3 years in humanitarian field experience/INGO setting and at least 1 year in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of mental health service organization in public health and community settings; skilled in applying international guidelines (mhGAP, PM+, MHPSS IASC, WHO) and integrating care into primary health systems.
• Proven experience in training and clinical supervision of health workers and community members; excellent program management skills across diverse contexts (urban, rural, volatile, emergency)
• Exposure to humanitarian contexts with vulnerable populations (IDPs, refugees, host communities) and adherence to community-based guidelines.
• Familiarity with logistics, finance, and HR procedures; strong computer literacy and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; fluent in English and Hausa; diplomatic, professional, and transparent.
• Highly adaptable, autonomous, and resilient under pressure; willing and able to travel to remote areas with limited services.

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Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of a Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Officer whose primary role is to provide high-quality psychological assessments, interventions, and care to vulnerable populations, including children, adolescents, adults and families in Sokoto.

Reporting to: MHPSS Programme Manager
Proposed start date: 5 January 2026

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychological assessments and plan the appropriate interventions and follow-up for the beneficiaries.
• Ensure an appropriate, safe and confidential environment for psychological interventions (framework to discuss highly emotional issues, set up group rules, values, exercises, etc.), in communities, schools, camps, primary health care centres, community-based organizations, and home visits.
• Ensure the high quality of intervention and care are provided to beneficiaries.
• Ensure regular and proper use of psychometric scales.
• Provide individual and group therapeutic sessions and activities for persons in need, including children, adolescents, adults, families and persons with specific vulnerabilities following strictly standard ACF protocols.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper documentation of clinical details in the patient file.
• Ensure referrals to specialized services (MHPSS, Health, Protection etc) when needed, according to ACF protocols and national standards; Follow-up the quality of care provided by partnering agencies and actors; Follow-up closely on protection issues.
• Provide staff care to health workers and community helpers, according to ACF protocols and national policies.
• Provide psychological support remotely if needed (in case of no access to the field).
• Prepare (with the program manager) and conduct trainings for general practitioners, nurses, midwives, health workers, and psychosocial workers in primary health care centers, hospitals, on MHPSS, protection and care practices, according to ACF international standards (like mhGAP, PM+, IPT, Thinking Healthy, child development, basic helping skills, Life skills, Social and Emotional skills, etc).
• Conduct regular on the job and group supervision of trained non-specialists, including technical support, case management, patients' assessments, counselling skills.
• Assist the ACF psychosocial workers to prepare and conduct training and technical supervision for community-based organizations and stakeholders (conduct trainings in absence of psychosocial workers).
• Contribute to the training and supervision of ACF psychosocial workers and ACF teams of other department (particularly on Psychological First Aid and psychosocial/protection issues and referral).
• Ensure the high-quality standard of capacity building.
• Participate actively in clinical and technical supervision conducted by the Program Manager and HoD MHPSS; proposing monthly case studies.
• Contribute to the design of sectorial guidelines, protocols, SOPs and methodologies of work for tailored interventions.
• As defined by the project manager, contribute to any other project activity, including multi-sectorial integrated activities, psychoeducation and awareness sessions and campaigns, needs assessments, gender and protection risks assessments, mapping of actors and services, workshops, selection of beneficiaries, identification of vulnerable groups, planning of activities, etc.;
• Permanently evaluate needs and gaps related to MHPSS and protection, report challenges, suggest project improvements for implementation and propose new interventions.
• Contribute to data collection, monitoring, evaluation and reporting on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, according to ACF tools and processes; Guarantee and ensure the confidentiality of beneficiaries' information and data collection at any time, and for any activity.
• Understand and follow the logistic, financial, HR and security procedures enabling the project implementation.
• Collaborate actively with other ACF departments.
• Contribute to represent ACF at the field level through meetings with implementing partners, INGOs and NGOs, cluster and working group coordination, on request of the program manager and HoD MHPSS.
• Ensure adherence to ACF gender requirement; commit and comply with ACF gender, age and diversity principles.
• Support the implementation and the promotion of gender, age and diversity principles at any time during activities.

Additional Responsibilities

• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task;
• Maintenance of high technical standards;
• Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality.

Position Requirements:

• Degree in psychology, counselling (master’s degree and clinical psychology and mental health counselling are assets)
• Minimum of 2 years professional experience in MHPSS, protection and/or care practices, covering psychological assessment, counselling, follow-up, case management and referral
• Experience in humanitarian context, with vulnerable populations, IDPs, refugees and/or host communities, MHPSS IASC, WHO and community based guidelines
• Has experience in training and supervision of health workers and community members
• Good communication skills, including fluency in Hausa and English Languages
• Willingness and ability to travel in remote areas, where services are limited.

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Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of FSL Assistant who will be responsible in supporting the FSL Officer in the implementation of cash transfer, Farmer Field School (FFS), income generating activities (IGA) and Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) activities within the assigned Local Government Area (LGA).

Reporting to: FSL Officer
Proposed start date: 5 January 2026

Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Support in the implementation of Livelihoods, and Economic recovery component of the RECAP Project.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Support in the day-to-day detailed planning and field level implementation for FSL interventions in collaboration and support from the FSL Officer
• Actively undertake mapping of most vulnerable groups and coordinate beneficiary selection, cash disbursement and regular monitoring of FSL activities including cash utilization by target beneficiaries
• At field level, ensure program quality and adherence to program objectives, including respect of Action Against Hunger (ACF) technical guidelines, systems, and established deadlines
• Contribute to organizational and sector-wide learning through supporting documentation of lessons learned and best practices from the Social Protection component of the project.
• Contribute to preparing internal and external reports including case studies and success stories as relate to FSL project activities. 

Mission 2: Support the collection of information and data on the RECAP projects at community level through surveys, assessments and regular post distribution monitoring.

Task and Responsibilities:

• Collect information on regular basis to enable surveillance to ensure the RECAP project implementation is achieving the expected result.
• Collect and document relevant information from the field to facilitate learning and inform key program decisions with the support of the FSL Officer.
• Support the M&E team in planning, collections and management of key program data such as price monitoring, proxy-update, etc.
• Support beneficiary registration by collecting accurate beneficiary data the right tools as may be assigned.
• Participate in the monitoring and supervision of vendors’ activities before and during disbursement to support beneficiaries’ transaction.
• Support the preparation of documentation required for the implementation of the program activities on the field.
• Work with the CRM to ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of complaints relating to RECAP FSL program.

Mission 3: Community Mobilization and awareness creation on the organization, program objectives and activities to local authorities and the community members

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development of project community mobilization strategies for successful targeting and registration of beneficiaries for the RECAP project interventions.
• Implement sensitization activities for targeted communities about organization and project objectives and activities with support from Community Volunteers, traditional leaders and other key stakeholders.
• Support the verification of the beneficiaries to ensure the project reach only the most vulnerable households.
• Work with the community structures to ensure that targeting of beneficiaries for Livelihoods and other assistance are transparent, and principled with active participation of women and minority members of communities.
• Facilitate good working relationship between ACF and other actors through full participation in community/Ward level coordination.
• Ensure with the support of the FSL Officer those processes involved in providing assistance to the beneficiaries guarantees protection and are gender sensitive and context appropriate.

Additional Responsibilities

• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task.
• Maintenance of high technical standards.
• Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality.

Position Requirements:

• National Diploma in Agriculture, Economics, Business Management or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of work experience in implementing food security and livelihood projects
• Experience and understanding of issues in agricultural, livelihoods and economic recovery
• Good communication skills
• Experience using computer, results oriented and able to take initiative

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Action Against Hunger is currently looking to fill the role of Enterprise Development Officer that will oversee the implementation of livelihoods activities – income generating activities (IGA)/livelihoods restoration, vocational skills and cash for work (CFW) components of RECAP Project in Sokoto State.

Reporting to: FSL Deputy Programme Manager
Proposed start date: 5 January 2026

Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Provide support to the FSL Programme Manager in the implementation of CFW, vocational skill, IGA and livelihoods restoration intervention in targeted communities within selected Local Government Areas (LGAs)

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Supporting the effective and timely implementation of all field level activities relating of CFW, vocational skill, IGA and livelihoods restoration under the guidance of the FSL Programme Manager.
• Work with community leaders and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that IGA, CFW, Vocational skill and livelihood restoration beneficiaries are properly targeted through set of criteria.
•  Support the identification, contracting, and management of vendors through regular engagement, documentation of vendors’ activities and provision of timely support throughout the project.
• Ensure accountability, fairness and transparency in all activities related IGA, CFW, Vocational skill and livelihood restoration by ensuring community level stakeholders are well informed and provide regular information through available channels.
• Follow-ups on the program activities to ensure that program objectives and outputs are achieved and activities are implemented in accordance with standard rules, regulations and operational procedures, agreed strategies, implementation plans and requirements.

Mission 2 : Facilitate the collection and collation of information for RECAP activities through Registrations, Survey, Assessments and monitoring of IGAs

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Facilitate and supervise the collection and management of beneficiaries’ data, distribution list for reference purposes and successful implementation of program activities.
• Facilitate in coordination with the M&E unit, data sourcing and analysis with the aim of improving program approaches based on evidence.
• Support FSL D/PM to identify relevant agencies that can support the implementation of the livelihoods component of the RECAP project. 
• Support the FSL D/PM to carry out Market Assessment to determine feasible IGAs, Livelihoods and vocational skill activities in the project locations.
• Contribute to organizational and sector-wide Learning through proper documentation of lessons learned, best practices, success stories, case studies, etc. on the livelihoods/IGA intervention.
• Planning and participation in program monitoring and evaluation activities, like Baseline, PDMs, IGA market assessment, Market Monitoring, end line, etc. in collaboration with relevant unit/departments.

Mission 3: Reporting, Coordination and Integration of FSL in other sectors at the LGA level

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Ensure synergies between Livelihoods, peace building, WaSH, health and nutrition interventions at field level in the LGA of Intervention.
• Support the integration of climate resilience into FSL activities and foster the development of durable solution in the emergency, development and peace building (HDP) nexus.
• At field level, undertake effective coordination, and proper documentation of FSL interventions to ensure proper and timely reporting to relevant clusters throughout the period.
• Ensure that all program-related data and information on FSL interventions component of the program is correct, updated, organized and accessible to other key stakeholders, and that lessons learnt and best practice are documented.
• Facilitate and support systematic monitoring and evaluation of FSL interventions.
• Support development of activities progress reports for the FSL interventions

Mission 4: Ensure the proper HR management of the FSL Assistant

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the recruitment and training of FSL Assistants in collaboration with the FSL Programme Manager
• Identify training and development needs of Enterprise Development Assistants and propose and/or provide training, coaching and mentoring as required.
• Monitor the daily activities of the Enterprise Development Assistant in order to ensure the smooth running of the FSL program in line with HR procedures and policies.
• Undertake performance management activities such as 10 minutes conversation and performance appraisals for Enterprise Development Assistants as required by HR.
• In collaboration with the HR department, ensure the support to the field teams for all matters concerning human resources.

Additional Responsibilities

• This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task;
• Maintenance of high technical standards;
• Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality.

Position Requirements:

• Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Business Management, Entreprenuership, Development Studies, Agribusiness and other related fields.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in implementing livelihood/IGA, TVET interventions or projects
• Experience in food security, livelihoods, CVA, IGA and enterprise development programming
• Good communication skills, including fluency in Hausa and English Languages
• Willingness and ability to travel and be based in remote areas, where services are limited.