Action Against Hunger (ACF) has been operational in Nigeria since 2010, successfully implementing integrated programs in Nutrition, Health, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), and Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH). Since 2017, the mission has expanded its activities in response to the conflict in Borno State, focusing on long-term, sustainable programs aimed at system strengthening in the Health, WASH, Social Protection, and Agriculture sectors.
ACF has also been active in Jigawa and Kano States in the Northwest, implementing social protection, advocacy, and policy-level interventions. In 2021, the mission launched a response in Sokoto State 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 running multi-sectoral emergency and development-oriented programs in Yobe, Borno, Jigawa, Kano, Bauchi, and Sokoto States, reaching 2,732,030 individuals (1,133,162 men and 1,598,868 women) in 2022.
Despite its remarkable achievements in the humanitarian sector, ACF, like other humanitarian actors, continues to face challenges due to the shrinking humanitarian space caused by the security situation and the activities of non-state armed groups.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Country Director, you will ensure the quality, relevance, and scalability of the WASH program within the mission, in alignment with ACF standards, international guidelines, and national policies.

More specifically, your responsibilities will be responsible for the following missions:

• Contribute to the definition of the country strategy as well as the strategy and positioning of the WASH technical department.

• Ensure adherence to and analysis of ACF's key WASH indicators within your zone of intervention.

• Coordinate the identification of needs and the formulation of project proposals.

• Oversee the implementation of programs/projects and ensure timely and accurate reporting.

• Support the Field Coordinator in monitoring APR (quantitative and narrative), provide technical feedback, and flag any deficiencies.

• Propose action plans and solutions to ensure the smooth and effective implementation of programs.

• Guarantee the quality and accountability of WASH projects.

• Actively participate in national sectoral coordination and technical forums, and develop strategic sectoral partnerships.

• Participate in the recruitment of national Project Managers (PMs) and contribute to the selection of expatriates when relevant (defining profiles, conducting interviews, administering technical tests, and evaluating technical competence).

• Contribute to the technical aspects of HR requests for expatriates (job descriptions, technical recruitment criteria, action plans).

• Ensure the development and follow-up of a WASH Department action plan.

• Promote capitalization, technical development, research and innovation within the WASH Department

You hold a Master's degree in Water Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Public Health and have over 3 years of experience working on water, sanitation, hygiene, and health education projects.

You also have at least 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in a humanitarian context.

You have demonstrated a strong proposal writing and donor reporting skills.

You have proven experience in financial management, including the preparation of budgets for programs.

You have an experience working in security-volatile contexts.
You are fluent in English.

• 12-month fixed-term contract under French or Nigerian labor law.

• For internationals candidates
  • 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: 832 euros 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
  • ACF covers 100% of the social security, health insurance, and repatriation insurance.

• For nationales candidates:
  • Basic Salary:  1721 USD per month
  • Your monthly salary will continue to be paid in Naira, calculated based on the reference of ACF official exchange rate (SAGA) for the previous month.
  • Working hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.(Mon – Thurs), 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 pm (Fri)
  • Living conditions allowance: 219 USD per month
  • Leave allowance: 10% of basic salary per month
  • Pension: Employer contribution 10%, Employee contribution 8%
  • Annual Leave: 2 days per month
  • Private medical insurance and Private life assurance: Provided by the organization
  • Relocation Allowance : 130 USD (one time payment if hire is for relocation)
  • Accommodation: 20 calendar days (one time entitlement if hire is for relocaion)

This role demands strong management and leadership skills, as well as the ability to operate effectively in sensitive cultural environments. As the WASH Head of Department (HoD), you will provide technical support on all WASH-related matters to the programme teams across the mission.

With a budget of 6-7 million USD, extensive WASH programming, and a large WASH team, this role demands exceptional management and leadership skills  ACF Nigeria represents a large and dynamic mission. This is an exciting opportunity to create lasting and sustainable change for vulnerable populations in Northern Nigeria!