Latest Job Openings at Action Against Hunger | ACF-International

Specific Objectives: 
Support Grants management & Compliance of ongoing program implementation Information management/data collection and implementation of quality controls.
Support the field coordinator in the ongoing context analysis and scenario planning, risk analysis and advocacy initiatives
Support AAH external representation and lead partnership development opportunities

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science +4years (or higher) in International Development, Economics,  Humanitarian Assistance, Rural Development, Geography, Agriculture, Livestock or related studies
• Minimum 2 years work experience in similar setting and responsibility
• Minimum 2 years humanitarian experience

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Good communication, writing and analytical skills
• Good team management and representation competencies
• Knowledge of programming in humanitarian settings
• Experience in assessment, monitoring or evaluation
• Familiarity with ACF and acceptance of ACF’s principles

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience with major institutional and UN donors and donor procedures (ECHO/EC, OFDA/USAID, DFID, CIDA, WFP, etc.)
• Experience of similar programs in urban setting and highly volatile contexts
• Experience in the area of operation
• Knowledge of local languages (Hausa and Kanuri)

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Position Overview:
The WASH Technical Officer will be working under the leadership and guidance of the WASH Emergency Response Program Manager, accountable for professional technical contribution to drilling and construction of the WASH project activities within the framework of the emergency response program in Northeast, Nigeria.

Specific Objectives: 

• To Support WASH Technical Development Program.
• To Support Supervision and Monitoring of WASH Activities.
• To communicate & report WASH Technical Activities.

Qualifications:
B. Sc. /High National Diploma in Engineering, Hydrogeology or other relevant profession with professional experience in WatSan activities
Essential Skills and Experience:
Aat least two years relevant experience in water and sanitation programs in low income countries including Africa.
Significant experience in planning activities and supervising a team
Reporting skills

• Good knowledge of the intervention areas in Northern Nigeria
• Rigor and Flexibility in the discharge of duties.
• Ability to withstand pressure and work with little or no supervision
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Knowledge of major trends in water, sanitation and hygiene sub sector and development assistance; good communication skills, proficiency with MS word office Programme particularly Excel.

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Position Overview:
The Public Health Promotion and Non-food items distribution officer will be working under the leadership and guidance of the WASH Deputy Program Manager and is accountable for the overall implementation of the Public health promotion and Non-Food Items distribution of the WASH project.

Specific Objectives: 

• Overall supervision of Public Health Promotion and Non-food items distribution activities following AAH’s local strategy and International Guidelines.
• Train and build the capacity of staffs and partners.
• Coordinate with internal staffs, and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation.
• Supervise and manage staffs under your responsibility.

Qualifications:
Degree or HND in Public health, Environmental and Health Science, sociology, rural development, and other related fields

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in supervising hygiene promotion activities
• Professional, good organizational capacity, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
• Three years relevant work experience
• Microsoft Office software Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word)
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in English Hausa, Kanuri and Shuwa language
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience of work in the humanitarian sector
• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
• Previous experience with AAH or INGO
• Previous donor programming experience (e.g. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA)

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Position Overview:
The Cash LGA Assistant will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Cash and Voucher funded project to Improving Food Access and Nutrition for Vulnerable Displaced and Host Populations Programme in North-Eastern Nigeria at the community (LGA) level directly under the supervision of the Cash Officer.

Specific Objectives: 

• Ensure the efficient and smooth implementation of Cash/ Food Voucher.
• Day to day monitoring of different project activities.
• Coordinate and provide support to communities and beneficiaries for successful implementation of the program.
• Project Progress Reporting.
• Implementation of the Security plan.

Qualifications:
Minimum of OND in an Accounting related field e.g Accounting, Business management Development Studies etc.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive.
• 1 year relevant work experience .
• Experience in the Banking, Cash Management and social approach.
• Microsoft Office Skills (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word).
• Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
• Fluency in Hausa and English.
• Commitment to ACF mission, values and policy.
• Good team spirit.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience with FSL, Cash  programming.
• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy.
• Previous experience with ACF.
• Previous humanitarian programming experience.

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Position Overview:
To oversee daily logistics activities in ACF’s base office in Monguno, Borno state, co-ordinate drivers, movements, manage the equipment and inventory, submit procurement requests for the base; manage the office and guesthouse facilities and support the Logistics Manager in monthly reporting.

Specific Objectives: 

• Manage the logistics supply chain.
• Management of equipment, communication means and the vehicle fleet.
• Manage the Base Logistics Team and follow HR related issues.
• Manage  all rehabilitation and maintenance for Office and premises activities.
• Ensure proper security of office, warehouse, guest-house and equipment.
• Reporting.

Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Logistics, supply chain management, or related field.
Minimum of 3 years work experience required.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Excellent attention to detail, highly organized, rigorous, self-motivated, strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently.
• Expert User of Microsoft Office Suite 2013 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Ability to manage and follow work plans.
• Capacity for analysis, synthesis and reporting of large amounts of information.
• Ability to think outside the box in problem managemen.
• Strong verbal, written and communication skills..
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams in a complex, multi-site work environment.
• Fluent in English, Hausa
• Good interpersonal skills – approachable, diplomatic, able to negotiate, influence, give and receive effective feedback, be a team player.
• Ability to manage stress effectively, and juggle competing priorities.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

•  Experience in supervisory position an asset.
• Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international and/or health related NGOs.
• Fluency in Hausa and Kanuri is highly desired an asset.
• Proficient in IT and networking technology.