Job Openings at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Location: Sokoto
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Operations
Level: Manager/Supervisor
Reporting to: Field Coordinator
Proposed start date: November 2022

Job Description

• We are currently looking to fill the role of Safety and Security Manager who will be responsible for supporting Action Against Hunger programming and minimizing safety and security risks for all Action Against Hunger staff and stakeholders in the areas of operation; ensuring that adequate and up-to-date policies and procedures are in place and known to all staff; and designing, developing and implementing high-quality safety and security trainings and capacity building for all national and international staff based in the areas of operation.
• The post holder will provide close follow-up to the safety and security situation in Action Against Hunger Offices in Sokoto and provide support to Action Against Hunger programming in the Northwest and Northcentral Nigeria. 

Key Responsibilities

• As determined by the Field Coordinator with technical support from the Humanitarian Access & Security Head of Department (SSCO), represent Action Against Hunger at the local/regional level to humanitarian and government representatives on safety and security-related protocols and needs.
• Develop, review and update the standard operating procedures in the area of operations and other relevant locations on a regular basis;
• Work closely with the SSCO & all other departments to implement operating procedures and contingency plans.
• Ensure that accurate, up-to-date security information is made available in appropriate and clear language to all (national and international staff) in the areas of operations.
• Participate in security meetings with different parties and organise meetings every time it is necessary (with external partners and/or Action Against Hunger staff).
• Propose security rules to mitigate the risks, these rules being specific to every activity and area of operation, and ensure their implementation;
• Collect information on security incidents in the operational areas, analyse the causes, participate in the writing of the reports, and implement the actions decided.
• Provide security support to all staff in the areas of operation (national and international staff) on all policies, procedures, guidelines, and planning for staff safety, operational security, and program continuity.
• Evaluate, review and update the plans for all Action Against Hunger premises in the areas of operations (Northwest: Sokoto offices and guesthouses).
• Conduct safety and security trainings for all staff (national and International staff) and visiting international staff, and make them aware of the security environment, procedures and rules. This training can include specific cultural norms and behaviours prevalent in the context.
• Brief and debrief staff on security matters as required.

Position Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent.
• A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in safety and security with INGOs in Nigeria is required.
• Ability to write short coherent reports on topics of security relevance;
• Existing network to influential actors in the Northwest of Nigeria (e.g. on security, political, social, cultural, and religious levels).
• Knowledge of the political and security situation in the Northwest of Nigeria;
• Fluency in English and Hausa language.
• Resident in the Northwest of Nigeria for at least 5 years.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, taking initiative & prioritizing multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Experience in a humanitarian/NGO context.
• Experience in dealing with Safety & Security threats in a private/non-profit organization.
• Excellent writing skills is an added advantage.
• Previous management experience, including management of multiple teams/departments, is desirable.
• Basic experience in the Nigerian Security Forces (Military and/or Police) is an added advantage.

Starting Basic Salary / Benefits

• NGN812,290 per month (excluding other benefits)
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

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Location: Potiskum, Yobe
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Logistics
Level: Entry Level
Reporting to: ICT Officer
Proposed start date: October 2022

Job Description

• We are currently looking to fill the role of ICT Assistant who will be responsible to assist the ICT Officer in all ICT related issues and provide basic support on information systems.

Key responsibilities:

• Supports the ICT Officer to install and configure servers and other network resources for office and sub-bases and the respective users.
• Support the ICT Officer to secure all users information/data against threats by installing anti-virus on all the computers and regularly update for offices.
• Installation of all user’s relevant application on the respective user computer.
• Support the ICT Officer in managing the functionality of all CCTV systems and take responsibility to backing up of all CCTV footages for offices.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to see that all requested equipment/services are delivered with the right specifications.
• Coding/labelling of all procured equipment in close collaboration with the DHoD - Infrastructure.
• Support the ICT Officer to carryout proactive maintenance on all ICT equipment in offices and always put them in good working condition.
• Supports the ICT Officer in allocation of GSM lines to users and takes full responsibility of maintaining the records.
• Monitor the use of all GSM lines and report any abuse to the DHoD - Infrastructure.
• Support the ICT Officer to configure all accounts (email, NHF and other relevant platform) for all users of offices and maintain the database for same for the locations.
• Support the ICT Officer in the day to day user support and all requested support are rendered within reasonable time frame for users of offices.

Position Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree / Higher National Diploma in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related fields.
• 1 - 2 years work experience in similar responsibilities is required.
• A non-related field with professional certifications and minimum of 3 years work related experience.
• Professional certificate(s) and/or trainings in the ICT related fields.
• Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international related NGOs;
• Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information;
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently;
• Strong verbal, written and communication skills, approachable, diplomatic, able to maintain confidentiality, able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment;
• Fluency in English.

Starting Basic Salary / Benefits

• NGN216,006 per month (excluding other benefits)
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

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Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Finance
Level: Entry Level
Reporting to: Finance Officer
Proposed start date: October 2022

Job Description

• We are looking to fill the role of the Finance Assistant who will be responsible to provide support to manage the cash book payment, posting and cash count, support timely consolidation of base accountancy, support Finance Officer in daily management of the bank book: posting and reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Maiduguri program’s cash transfer implementation;
• Make payments and verify the consistency of supporting documents submitted in accordance with the ACF’s procedures, ensuring all invoices are accurate, consistent and signed;
• Check the nature of all documents presented for retirements (photocopy, original, pro forma, translation, date, signature, stamp, terms used, accuracy of calculations, etc.).
• Manage the base cash box.
• Classify & split the invoices according to their budget lines if necessary, particularly when they have been used in various operations. At the end of the monthly accountancy closure, prepare the files to be sent to capital (final checking of invoices and their presence.
• Check that all invoices and their amounts are present as from their reception and the coherence with the accountancy in excel file.
• Check that the accounting codes, the project codes and the budget codes are accurate as per the attached PR or program allowance request form.
• Check that all the invoices are present for each transaction in the accountancy;
• Finalize the dispatch of files by adding labels and adequate packaging for the originals to be sent to capital.
• File and archive the copies in the base.

Position Requirements

• A University Degree / HND, B.Sc in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or any Finance related course.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and attention to detail.
• Professionalism, honesty, reliability, autonomy & strong sense of responsibility.
• Very good communication & training skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong computer skills particularly in MS excel, literacy and numeracy;
• Fluent in English.
• Team player, flexible.
• Committed to ACF values.
• Strong accounting skills.
• Sense of confidentiality.
• Ability to manage and follow work plans.
• Good interpersonal skills (communication, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback, be a team player).
• Able to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities, balance various programmatic, logistic and team needs.
• Champion of Action Against Hunger Charter values of; Professionalism, Transparency, Neutrality, Access to Victims and Non-Discrimination.

Starting Basic Salary / Benefits

• NGN216,006 per month (excluding other benefits)
• Other benefits include but not limited to 100% health care coverage, free and direct access to Cross Knowledge e-learning platform.

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Duration: 12 months fixed term contract

Your Work Environment

• Action Against Hunger has been operational since 2010 in Northeast and has been able to successfully implement integrated programs in Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) and Water, sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).
• Further the mission  has expanded its programs in the wake of conflict in Borno state since 2017 , focusing on  long term sustainable programs dedicated to system strengthening for Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors. In 2018,?ACF launched the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in Nigeria in an effort to address the urgent humanitarian assistance to the displaced populations in Northern part of the country.
• With this approach, ACF is among the lead agency that is currently reaching the NE &NW regions with Rapid Humanitarian assistance for the conflict and other disaster affected population.
• Currently, without comprising Local Government Areas (LGAs) reached on RRM modality, ACF is providing an integrated humanitarian response in Yobe State (12 LGAs), Borno (11 LGAs), Bauchi (2 LGAs) and Jigawa (6 LGAs) with partial presence in Kano. Despite the remarkable achievements in humanitarian sector, ACF, as other humanitarian actors, has been continuously affected by the shrinking humanitarian space. 
• The mission is of approximately 400  staff.  The WASH Coordinator position is based in Abuja, but providing technical support to the field, requiring significant amount of travel. This role requires high level of management and leadership skills and the ability to work in sensitive cultural environments
• The WASH Coordinator will be providing technical support on WASH related matters to programmes and other teams in the misson. He/she will be supporting the ECHO, SIDA and USAID funded projects in implementing their WASH activities.

Your Job and Your Responsibilities 

• You will lead the development of WASH Country strategy in line with the country strategy for an effective implementation of WASH Programs in the mission.

More specifically, you will: 

• Coordinate the identification of needs and formulation of project proposals
• Provide technical support and coordination for long-term WASH and electrification project.
• Ensure that research, technical studies and innovative projects related to WASH are conducted.
• Ensure the active participation of Action Against Hunger in national sectorial coordination and technical forums, and develop sectorial partnerships.

Your Profile

• Degree in Water Engineering / Construction Engineering / Public Health with experience in water, sanitation, hygiene and health education projects with over 3 years of experience OR relevant Degree with at least 5 years’ experience in project management, preferably in a humanitarian context. Experience can be considered in lieu of academic qualification, but not vice-a-versa.
• Interest and/or experience in hygiene education and training and/or community led methodologies.
• Demonstrated previous experience in and strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management and preparation of budgets for programming.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications ;
• Excellent management and representation competencies as well as influencing and negotiation skills.
• Experience in developing world context.
• Strong understanding of project cycle management, monitoring and evaluation ;
• Working experience in complex emergencies.
• Willingness to work in insecure context.

Why Join Us?

• Remuneration package and competitive benefits according to ACF policies
• ACF Nigeria is a big mission, managing a budget of close US$40 per year. This is an exciting opportunity to bring lasting  and sustainable life change to the vulnerable people of the North of Nigeria.