Vacancy at Action Against Hunger (Entry level & Exp.Job) [4 positions]

Action Against Hunger | ACF-International 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 following available positions:

Job Title: Monitoring & Evaluation Assistants
Location: Borno, Yobe

Position Overview:
The M&E Assistant will be directly under the supervision of the M&E Technical Adviser. He/ She will be responsible for data gathering, collation and reporting activities of the Humanitarian multi-sectoral Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) program at community (LGA) level. The incumbent will assist in tracking progress of key indicators and provide timely report to the M&E Officer. The M&E Assistant provides support to the M&E Officer and M&E DPM in the design, planning, monitoring and evaluation of the program by managing data and facilitating program implementation monitoring at LGA level, under the guidance and direct supervision of the M&E Officer and DPM

Specific Objectives

• Collect qualitative and quantitative information and program data at LGA level through surveys, assessments, post distribution monitoring, and regular market monitoring under supervision of the M&E Officer and M&E Deputy Program Manager.
• Support in collating and analyzing monitoring data, as well as report on findings from monitoring activities for direct reporting to the M&E DPM and M&E Officer.
• Work with p:  rogram teams to ensure that information relating to ACF and program activities is shared widely within LGAs and provide for beneficiary feedback in line with relevant guidelines and frameworks .
• Provide support to the programs at LGA level and within the communities specific to the M&E responsibilities outlined by the M&E Officer and M&E Deputy Program Manager.

Qualifications:
Min of a diploma in Economics, Rural Development, Business, Administration, statistics, demography or any related course, with previous experience working in humanitarian projects

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 1 year M&E related work experience
• Experience in data collection, collation, analysis, and report writing (Mobile Data Collection a strong advantage)
• Commitment to and understanding of ACF aims, values and principles
• Professional, good organizational capacity, good human relationships and team spirit, motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible and, culturally sensitive
• 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. Kanuri is strongly preffered.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous  M&E experience
• Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
• Previous NGO experience
• Previous humanitarian programming experience

 

Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Location: Abuja

Position Overview:
The main objective of this role is to support the Procurement Officer in all procurement activities within the ACF Nigeria mission. Throughout the procurement process, he/she will prepare an collect all documentation whilst ensuring compliance with ACF procedures, liaise with suppliers on daily basis, assist in conducting market assessments, request quotations, evaluate supplier bids and follow up on procurement authorization, delivery schedules and supplier payments.

Specific Objectives: 

• Provide Administrative Support to Procurement Officer.
• Support Logistics Supply Chain.
• Supervision of Delivery issues.
• Reporting.

Qualifications:
A Bachelor degree in Business Administration OR Logistics OR Purchasing and Supply.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Min of 2 years’ experience in procurement and/or logistics position
• Strong computer skills in MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Professional level of English
• Ability to work in complex environment and can bear the work load

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international and/or health related NGOs.
• Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset.

 

Job Title: Procurement Officer
Location: Abuja

Position Overview:
The main objective of this role is to support the Supply Chain Manager in all procurement activities within the ACF Nigeria mission. He/she will conduct procurement whilst ensuring full compliance with ACF procedures, liaise with suppliers on daily basis and maintain cordial relationships with them, conduct market assessments, request quotations, evaluate supplier bids and follow up on procurement authorization, delivery schedules and supplier payments.

Specific Objectives: 

• Support Logistics Supply Chain, review and prepare all documentation during the procurement process.
• Support line manager in negotiating supplier framework agreements and contracts.
• Supervision of Delivery issues.Reporting.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor degree in Business Administration OR Logistics OR Purchasing and Supply.
• Certification in CIPS, Supply or Logistics desirable.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Min 4 years’ extensive experience in procurement and/or logistics capacity management and coordination, preferably in Humanitarian or development work.
• High level of Integrity and Transparency.
• Excellent people management skills combined with the ability and desire to further develop staff capacity.
• Strong Organization and management skills combined with the ability to coordinate a diverse range of people and responsibilities.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, using initiative when appropriate and demonstrate good judgement.
• Possess strong analytical, communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Effective multi-tasking skills with ability to coordinate and handle pressure/ stress well.
• Flexible, able to live and work in a stressful and insecure environment.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience working for NGOs an asset, particularly international and/or health related NGOs.
• Fluency in one or more National/regional languages an asset.

 

Job Title: Assistant Base Logistician
Location: Yobe
Duty Station: Damaturu

Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the Base Logistician the assistant base log will oversee daily logistics activities in ACF’s base  office to  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 Coordinator in monthly reporting.

Specific Objectives: 

• Support the Base Logistician in management of the logistics supply chain.
• Support Base Logistician in management of equipment and communication means.
• Fleet management.
• Security.
• General Logistics Support.

Qualifications:
Min of National Diploma (OND) in Business Management or any other equivalent course

Essential Skills and Experience:

• IT/Excel literate
• 2 years finance/procurement work experience

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Highly motivated, and flexible.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Previous experience working with local/international NGO.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English and Hausa/Kanuri languages.
• Highly motivated and ready to learn.

Method of Application

Applicants should submit their application by email to recruitment.ng@acf-international.org  
To be considered, applications must include a CV and letter of interest, and indicate the full position title and location in the email subject line. For example, a candidate applying for the position of Cash Program Manager in Jigawa will title the subject as, “Cash Program Manager-JIGAWA”.
Applications will be processed on FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS.
Applications received without these specifications will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.

Application Deadline:
23rd September, 2016

Note:
Applications sent after the closing date will not be considered