Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
We
are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Field Coordinator
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full-Time, on-site
Reporting to: Country Director
Proposed start date: November 2026
Job Summary
- We are currently recruiting an experienced Field Coordinator based
in Maiduguri to provide strategic leadership, program delivery,
operational support functions, security management, government engagement,
and partnership development, ensuring sustainable and impactful
humanitarian interventions.
Responsibilities
Mission
1: Effectively manage and develop ACF Programming and Strategy
Tasks:
Programming management:
- Is responsible to promote relevant, integrated humanitarian and
recovery programming in line with country strategy-
- Is responsible for the development of potential partnerships
and alliances in the state.
- Is accountable for proper PCM (Project Cycle Management) in line
with the projects work plans through line management of the PMs (Program
Managers) and under the technical guidance of the Technical Heads of
Departments (HODs), for effective projects implementation
- Is responsible for adequacy of support to activities volumes and
requirements, and coordination amongst the departments.
Programming
development:
- Examine possibilities for program expansion at both geographical and
sectoral dimensions.
- Is responsible for the coordination and integration of new program
assessments and evaluation recommendations in identified areas.
- Contributes to data collection and research, analysis of
socioeconomic, humanitarian and security issues in the state to contribute
to the definition of new Concept Notes and Proposals
- Collaborate with the Grants teams to design and submit high-quality
project proposals and Concepts Notes aligned with ACF’s strategic goals,
as well as producing quality and timely donors’ reports.
- Contribute to resource mobilization efforts by identifying potential
donors and advocating for support to address humanitarian and development
needs.
- Integrate contextual analysis in the APR on a monthly basis and in
capitalization reports.
- Take notice of the sectorial orientations of national strategy and
understand implications for field activities.
Team
management:
- Is responsible to lead and motivate the team.
- Ensure close supervision and management of all direct reports
- Actively promote the commitment to Action Against Hunger Charter,
prevent power or any sort of abuses and inform the Area Coordinator in
case of frauds or any abuse. Organize and lead regular team meetings; and
share regular updates Work out and monitor individual action plans for
team members
- Manage conflict among team members
- Proactively refer to the coordination team in Abuja for any
matter that could jeopardize the programs, operations, the funding or the
security of staff and premises.
- Coordinate with the technical HODs for technical support and visits
to the projects and ensure quality supervision and controls. Engage and
follow up procurement plans and coordinate with support departments in
Abuja for all needs related to supply, finance, recruitment and
administration needs and processes;
- Proactively troubleshoot operational and programmatic issues and
provide anticipated solutions, in close coordination with appropriate
departments at the head office Abuja and the Country Leadership Team (CLT)
- Stress management and conflict mitigation within the teams;
Mission
2: Safety and Security of ACF personnel and assets:
- Under the technical guidance of the Area Coordinator and the SSHoD,
responsible for the management and decisions regarding the Security and
Safety of ACF premises and staff.
- Update of security plans (procedural, Standards Operating Procedures
-SOPs, health, evacuation).
- Development and maintenance of security network (formal / informal)
at field.
- Briefing of all staff on security and context changes as needed.
- Support and contribute to Crisis Management Team analysis (Country
Director, Deputy Country Director, Security HOD, HR HOD and HOD Logistics)
for any developments on the security situation.
Mission
3: Overall accountability for ACF Finance, Human Resources, and Logistics in
the Field Office:
Accountable / Responsible for:
- HR, Finance and Logistics (Supply, Procurement, Fleet and Movements)
departments based in Katsina, this includes the revision of the plans and
overall expenses (authorization-based on consolidated plans).
- Compliance of ACF policies, procedures and donor regulations
applicable to field activities.
- Defining and supporting HR needs, contribute to recruitments in
support to the HR Manager and ensure it is carried out with applicable
policies, procedures and in accordance with regulations and national labor
laws;
- The weekly base coordination meetings and the promotion of
departments level coordination.
Mission
4: Field representation of ACF and adherence to Mandate and Charter/Principles:
Responsible for:
- The representation of ACF in Katsina under the technical guidance of
Area Coordinator to ensure common ACF positioning and influence on
humanitarian issues.
- Proactively participate in all coordination mechanisms, including
sector level coordination (Nutrition, FSL, WASH, etc.).
- The promotion and advocacy for the respect of humanitarian
principles by all stakeholders.
- Training and adherence to humanitarian principles and CHS by ACF
staff.
- Ensuring compliance with national laws, regulations and best
practices.
- Development of an information (formal/informal) network.
Mission
5: Manage and support to local implementing partner (s):
Tasks:
Management
- Is responsible for the mapping of the partners operating in the
state.
- Contributes to local partner selection process i.e. due diligence at
the state.
- Coordination with contracted implementing partners for the concerned
projects in the state
- Ensure coordination, anticipated issues, and resolve problems and
blockages related to partnership;
- Support partners’ management and capacity building;
- Accountable for the implementation of the partners’ training plans
- Identification of humanitarian and technical training needs.
Mission
6: Ensure reporting, capitalization and contribute to quality and
accountability:
- Providing the CLT with all relevant reporting documents requested
from the field in collaboration with Program Managers.
- Ensure that the monthly activity report is properly documented;
- Review contractual donors reports before sending them to grants team
and coordinating office in Abuja
- Compile all documents dealing with the essential techniques and
methodologies involved in the project (including, when appropriate, the
list of beneficiaries and distribution etc..) for capitalization and audit
purposes;
- Initiate any relevant survey at required time of the different
programs;
- Implement the recommendations made as a result of internal and
external assessments, visit report, in the context of a specific work plan
(quality control);
- Ensure effective complaint mechanisms and responses is in place
Additional
Responsibilities:
- This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the
employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible
for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the
specific assigned task.
- Maintenance of high technical standards.
- Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria
mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of
gender equality.
Position Requirements
Education
& Experience:
- Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, International
Development, Humanitarian Response, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience with INGOs in insecure contexts;
previous ACF emergency / post-emergency experience is an asset.
Leadership
& Team Management:
- Ability to organize, train, motivate, and manage large multicultural
teams.
- Promotes collaboration and drives collective efficiency toward
common objectives.
Communication
& Negotiation:
- Excellent communication, diplomacy, and negotiation skills.
- Proven ability to prepare for and successfully conduct complex
negotiations.
Stakeholder
Engagement:
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills with awareness of
contextual factors.
- Ability to develop, maintain, and mobilize professional networks and
partnerships.
Adaptability
& Resilience:
- Ability to adapt effectively to diverse situations, stakeholders,
and environments.
- Capable of working under pressure while responding positively to
feedback and change.
Decision-Making
& Problem Solving:
- Demonstrates sound judgment and decisiveness in challenging
situations.
- Identifies practical, context-appropriate solutions to operational
challenges.
Strategic
Thinking & Analysis:
- Ability to develop coherent and integrated strategies aligned with
organizational goals.
- Strong analytical skills, including interpreting data and assessing
complex situations.
Professional
Effectiveness:
- Excellent writing, drafting, and reporting skills.
- Self-disciplined, able to work independently, and committed to
effective teamwork.
Application Closing Date
7th
October, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time).
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online
