Action Against Hunger (ACF) has been operational in Nigeria since 2010 and has successfully implemented integrated programs in Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). Further, the mission expanded its programs in response to the conflict in Borno State starting in 2017, focusing on long-term, sustainable programs aimed at system strengthening in the Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors.
ACF has also been operating in Jigawa and Kano States in the northwest, delivering social protection, advocacy, and policy-level interventions. The mission launched a response in Sokoto State, also in the northwest, in 2021 following a cholera outbreak. Since 2018, ACF has been one of the leading agencies implementing the Rapid Response Mechanism (RRM) in northeast and northwest Nigeria (Borno, Yobe, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi, and Sokoto States) to address urgent humanitarian needs among displaced populations.
Currently, ACF is implementing multi-sectoral emergency and development-oriented programs in Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi, and Sokoto States, reaching a total of 2,732,030 individuals.
The position is based in Abuja, with a security rating of Yellow. However, there are three field offices in Borno, Sokoto, and Yobe, all of which are rated Orange on the Security Rating Scale. The position requires regular visits to these field offices.
Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, you will lead the development of the Food Security and Livehood (FSL) strategy in line with the country strategy to ensure the effective implementation of FSL programs within the mission.
More precisely, you will be responsible for the following missions:
- Support the consolidation, development, and strengthening of AAH’s strategic and technical leadership in Food Security and Livehood at the mission level.
- Support needs assessments (including market assessments), Post-Distribution Monitoring, and other surveys primarily for humanitarian programs.
- Collaborate with the Logistics and Finance departments in the design and review of humanitarian FSL projects.
- Provide technical support and coordination for mission FSL projects.
- Assist teams in identifying technical challenges, troubleshooting, and recommending credible and relevant solutions.
- Oversee research, technical studies, and innovation related to FSL to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.
- Ensure the quality of both internal and external reporting for FSL activities.
- Actively participate in national sectoral coordination and technical forums.
- Develop and maintain strategic sectoral partnerships.
- Represent AAH in engagements with national and international FSL stakeholders, particularly in humanitarian areas.
- Participate in coordination meetings, working groups (e.g., Cash Working Group and Food Security Sector Working Group), and clusters, ensuring that AAH’s positions and protocols are well communicated.
You hold a master's degree in agronomy, environmental sciences, biology, or any other relevant discipline related to Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) and Emergency Response Programs for natural or conflict-related disasters.
You have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the FSL sector within the field of humanitarian cooperation, particularly in challenging contexts.
You possess proven experience and expertise in managing large-scale FSL programs and demonstrate a strong understanding of humanitarian project cycle management, including donor reporting rules and compliance.
You have solid knowledge of humanitarian aid and development practices and excel in synthesizing, analyzing, and writing.
You are proactive, creative, and autonomous, capable of managing a significant workload and working effectively under pressure.
An experience with Action Against Hunger (AAH) would be highly desirable.
You are fluent in English.
This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work in a rapidly evolving context where innovation and creative ideas are highly valued. It also provides the chance to collaborate closely with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners.
