Action Against Hunger is Recruiting [5 Positions]

Posted on :

1 Mar, 2018

Category :

Administrative Jobs in Nigeria, NGO Jobs in Nigeria

Action Against Hunger works to save lives by combating hunger and diseases that threaten the lives of vulnerable communities, through nutrition, food security, water and sanitation, health and advocacy.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Logistics Assistant
Location:
 Dutse, Jigawa
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

  • The position is based in Dutse, Jigawa State and will be supervised by the Logistics Officer.
  • The Logistics assistant performs logistics activities which includes but are not limited to procurement and fleet management.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Consolidates the fuel consumption.
  • Check and consolidate the vehicle log sheet (movement tracking sheet) on daily/monthly bases.
  • Supervise the installation, maintenance and repair of equipment in the vehicle (Radio’s, tracking device etc.)
  • Update the list of equipment in the vehicle on monthly basis.
  • Keep physical files on each vehicle with Logbook copies, maintenance and repair costs and fuel consumption.
  • Plan and request weekly car hire movements, liaise with suppliers and ensure compliance of rental cars according to ACTION AGAINST HUNGER safety and security standards
  • Reports any major shortage of vehicles and plan the allocation accordingly.
  • Facilitate the transportation of goods from the base to the field site and develop movement plan.

Position Requirements

  • Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Logistics, Procurement, Supply Chain or any other equivalent course.
  • At least 1 year working experience in logistics or procurement.
  • Strong computer skills including all Microsoft office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
  • Experience in the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and Humanitarian context.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • High level of flexibility and self-motivation.
  • Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

Application Deadline  7th March, 2018.

 

Job Title: Community Mobilization Officer
Location
: Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time

Job Summary

  • The Position is based in Maiduguri, Borno State and will be report to the Area project Manager.
  • The Community Mobilization Officer is responsible for direct implementation of community mobilization activity in the assigned local government area.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Develop a community mobilization and sensitization strategy document for effective program delivery..
  • Provide training, orientation to the target communities regarding, the organization’s project, CRM, health and hygiene, FCS, HDDS, Nutrition and other mobilization activities part of the project.
  • Provide guideline and training to field assistants for effective community mobilization at the LGA level.
  • Contribute to detailed planning and implementation of mobilization on gardening FSL, WASH and Nutrition.
  • Manage community mobilization field teams within the sector to ensure compliance, technical quality and coherence in all AAH mobilization, training and IEC material Building.
  • Tracking and report community mobilization activities.
  • Ensure that all program-related data and information shared are correct, updated, organized, properly documented and accessible to the supervisor.
  • Facilitate and support systematic monitoring and evaluation of CM activities.
  • Contribute to development of donor reports and biweekly report activity progress reports for the project team.
  • External representation of the organization at the LGA level and at state level when required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Community Health Extension, Political Science, Public Health other related qualifications.
  • Minimum 2 years experience in humanitarian contexts, with at least 2 years in conflict/insecure contexts.
  • Experience in food security and livelihood programming, Nutrition and community engagement.
  • Capacity to supervise and coach team members.
  • Fluency in English and local languages (Hausa, Kanuri and Fulani).
  • Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

Application Deadline  7th March, 2018.

 

Job Title: Community Mobilization Assistant
Location
: Potiskum/Nangere, Yobe
Joy Type: Full Time

Job Summary

  • The position is based in Nangere, Yobe state and report to the Public Health Promotion (PHP) Officer
  • The Community Mobilization Assistant is responsible for supervising the community mobilization activities under the WASH component

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Site Identification for emergency Latrine construction.
  • Site Identification for VIP Latrine construction at facilities.
  • Conduct context assessment and developing materials for Hygiene promotion.
  • Communities Identification, Assessments and selection for Hygiene Promotion.
  • Conducting direct sensitization meeting with community leaders, village head, and care givers in Communities within the LGA.
  • Implement community approach through regular contract and exchange and facilitating Community level planning and decision making processes.
  • Assist in conducting household visits to identify gaps in term Hygiene, sanitation and use of water.
  • Assist in preparing training modules for the promotion of hygiene in the communities.

Position Requirements

  • Minimum of a National Diploma in Health Education or related field.
  • Minimum of 1 year relevant working experience in Hygiene promotion and community mobilization within the humanitarian sector.
  • Ability and willingness to frequently travel to villages and stay at the field.
  • Willingness and capacity to be flexible and accommodating when faced with difficult and frustrating working conditions.
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Be proficient in English and Hausa.

Application Deadline  7th March, 2018.

 

Job Title: Sector Manager – FSL
Location:
 Maiduguri, Borno
Job Type: Full Time 

Job Summary

  • The position is based in Borno State and report to the Area Project Manager.
  • The Sector Manager will play a key role in implementing the PROTECT IDP response in Borno, North-Eastern Nigeria with focus on cash based transfer component of the FFP project.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Plan and implement multi-sectoral cash transfer activities in collaboration with the Area Project Manager.
  • Identify program implementation modalities that enhance partnership & coordination with government official and local communities, internal integration within sectors and other programs (Nutrition, WASH, FSL, NFIs, etc.) with CBT components within the mission.
  • Ensure program quality and adherence to program objectives, including respect of Action Against Hunger technical guidelines, systems, and established deadlines.
  • Support program budget design and updates; oversee budget monitoring and cash projections and budget Forecast.
  • Contribute to organizational and sector-wide learning through good quality documentation of lessons learned, best practices, evaluations etc. for the Cash component of the program
  • Assist the Area project manager in preparing Cash internal and external reports for Action against Hunger and the community, including case studies and success stories.
  • Manage field teams within cash sub sector to ensure compliance, technical quality and coherence in all cash interventions.
  • Track and report technical cash based activities.
  • Participate in regular internal and external coordination for the program at LGA and State level when required.

Position Requirements

  • Degree in Food Security and Livelihood related studies e.g. agro-economy, agriculture and at least first level CaLP (Cash Learning Program).
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in humanitarian contexts in a similar role.
  • Capacity to be adaptable and flexible.
  • Previous experience with cash transfer programming.
  • Experience implementing programming on behalf of donor (i.e. USAID, ECHO, DFID, CIDA) funded activities.
  • Fluency in English and Hausa.
  • Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

Application Deadline  8th March, 2018.

 

Job Title: Finance Assistant
Location:
 Potiskum, Yobe
Job Type: Full Time 

Job Summary

  • The Finance Assistant will be based in Potiskum, Yobe State and will be directly supervised by the Base Finance Officer.
  • The Finance Assistant performs a wide range of financial duties associated with daily office operations.

Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Make payment of advances, in accordance with established procedures.
  • Maintain cash box and cash books.
  • Process payments, maintain cost reports and manage invoices.
  • Track and monitor archiving documents.
  • Record budget allocations and accounting codes.
  • Secure the cash box and maintain confidentiality of information.
  • Ensure proper control of supporting documents for payments and financial reports.

Position Requirements

  • Degree in Finance and other similar field with minimum of 1 year experience in a finance and administration-related role.
  • Experience in working with the International Non-Governmental Organization (INGO) and humanitarian context preferably.
  • Excellent Microsoft Office Skills.
  • Food interpersonal skills (communication, able to negotiate, influence, give effective feedback and be a team player), time management and planning skills.
  • Ability to manage stress effectively, juggle competing priorities and manage team needs.
  • Commitment to Action Against Hunger mission, values and policy.

Application Deadline  5th March, 2018.

Note: Advert may close before due date once we receive applications from qualified candidates. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.


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