Action Against Hunger (ACF) has been operational in Nigeria since 2010 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 focused on system strengthening for the Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors. ACF has also been operating in Jigawa and Kano states in the Northwest with social protection, advocacy and policy-level interventions. The mission launched a response in Sokoto state in the Northwest in 2021 following the cholera outbreak. Since 2018, ACF has been among the leading agencies in implementing the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria (Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi and Sokoto states) to address the urgent humanitarian assistance to the displaced populations. Currently, ACF is implementing multi-sectoral emergency and development-oriented programs in Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi and Sokoto States reaching  2,732,030 individuals ( 1,133,162 Male; 1,598,868 Female) in the year 2022. Despite the remarkable achievements in the humanitarian sector, ACF, like other humanitarian actors, has been continuously affected by the shrinking humanitarian space due to the security context caused by the operation of non-state armed groups.

Under the supervision of the Head of Finance Department, you will be responsible for the overall management of the mission financial portfolio for effective and efficient financial management, in line with the Action Against Hunger financial guidelines and donor rules and regulations.

Your missions will be to:

• Contribute to the definition of mission strategy and development of budget and proposal framework

• Ensure effective account management and financial reporting for the mission

• Oversee the cash management for the mission

• Ensure financial and budgetary management

• Promote and ensure financial collaboration and coordination with mission partners

• Ensure financial risk management and continuous improvement of financial procedures

• Mentor support, capacity building and performance management
  • Support 3 Field Offices (Maiduguri, Yobe, Sokoto) and 2 operations in Jigawa and Yola
  • Manage 2 people directly (DHOD and Accountant) and 3 indirectly (Finance Managers)

You hold a Degree in Accounting/Finance with a  proven experience (5 years), including experience with SAGA accounting system and at least 3 years in a managing complex, large-scale grant portfolios, backed by a solid understanding of humanitarian accounting standards, organizational code of conduct, and the operational dynamics of NGO field environments.

You are familiar with donor regulations, compliance, frameworks and the Nigerian mission context, and you are able to ensure high-quality financial stewardship and accountability.

Experience with Action Against Hunger's systems and operational approaches is an asset.

You have a good command of written and spoken English.

Vaccination against Mpox is recommended for employees traveling to this country.

• Fixed term contract under French legislation: 7 months until 30/09/2026

• Monthly gross salary from 2597 to 2968€ upon experience,  including 13th month 

• Reimbursement of the pension insurance for non-French citizens: 16% of the gross monthly salary 

• Annual salary increase: 6% increase after and each 12 months of continuous contract 

• Monthly per diem and living allowance: 837$ net, field paid 

• Monthly country allowance: 150€

• Child allowance: 1500€ per year per child present in the country of origin (maximum 6000€/year)

• Transportation and accommodation: Coverage of transportation costs and guest house 

• Medical coverage: ACF covers 100% of the health and repatriation insurance agreement fees, for your medical expenses (as well as your dependents if you have a family post), and up to 1 month after the end of your contract.

• Salary sustainment measures (sickness, paternity, maternity) 

• Leaves and RnR: 25 days of paid leaves per year, 20 RnR per year, airfare reimbursement with a ceiling to get to the chosen break destination, and 215 € for each RnR period 

• Accompaniment and trainings: 
  • Follow-up and support for career development 
  • Free and unlimited access to the e-learning platform Talentsoft 

ACF is committed to people with disabilities and actively fights against all forms of discrimination.

The office is supported by both short term and long term grant portfolios, including multi year grant portfolios. The office operates in 5 different states in Nigeria. This position provides an exceptional opportunity to work in a rapidly evolving context where innovative ideas are highly encouraged. It also offers the chance to collaborate closely with diverse stakeholders and partners. 

Abuja is the country's capital and the ACF Coordination office with 59 national and 12 international staff.

There is a comfortable Guesthouse, with 5 apartments with 3 bedrooms each, and therefore accommodate up to 15 people at a time. The apartments come with a shared standard kitchen, dinning room, TV room and en-suite bedrooms.

The Guesthouse comes with standard gym facilities which is open to all occupants at all times. There is a bus provided for movements to and from the office for office work. After work, expatriates can request vehicles for their private movements. 

Abuja is relatively calm and peaceful at the moment. There is no curfew time in Abuja. International staff can are free to walk and jog outside during the day. They are also allowed to use commercial transportation means/services such as UBER, BOLT etc.  Abuja City is blessed with lots to recreational events and parks centre’s, Bars, Lounge and restaurants that sell continental and African dishes. Most of the bars, lounges and restaurant are open and functional 24/7.