Field Coordinator

Job Opportunity: Field Coordinator at Action Against Hunger in Maiduguri, Nigeria Action Against Hunger is a humanitarian organization fighting undernutrition globally. This role in Maiduguri requires a strategic leader to oversee programming, security, finance, HR, logistics, and partnerships, ensuring sustainable humanitarian interventions in crisis-affected areas. The position demands deep expertise in humanitarian response, leadership, and operational management in insecure environments.

What it offers

This is a Field Coordinator position at Action Against Hunger (ACF Nigeria) in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria, reporting to the Country Director. The role involves strategic leadership across programming, security, finance, HR, logistics, and partnerships. Key responsibilities include:

• Programming management: Developing integrated humanitarian programs, managing project cycle processes, and coordinating with donors and technical teams.
• Security and safety: Overseeing security plans, staff briefings, and crisis management in high-risk contexts.
• Field operations: Managing finance, HR, and logistics for field offices, ensuring compliance with policies and donor regulations.
• Field representation: Advocating for humanitarian principles, engaging in sector-level coordination, and ensuring adherence to ACF’s mandate.
• Partnership management: Mapping and selecting local implementing partners, resolving partnership issues, and supporting capacity building.
• Reporting and accountability: Ensuring timely reporting, capitalization of lessons learned, and compliance with audit requirements.

The position requires experience in humanitarian work, particularly in emergency/post-emergency contexts, and a strong background in international development, social sciences, or humanitarian response. Leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills are critical.

Who can apply

Applicants must hold a degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, International Development, Humanitarian Response, or a related field. They should have at least 5 years of experience with international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) in insecure contexts, with preferred experience in emergency/post-emergency settings with Action Against Hunger. Leadership in managing multicultural teams and strong communication/diplomatic skills are essential.

How to apply

No explicit application steps are detailed in the provided text. Applicants should contact Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte directly for further instructions.

Good to know

• Location: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria.
• Proposed start date: November 2026.
• Focus areas: Nutrition, food security, water/sanitation, mental health, and psychosocial support.
• Funding sources: AFD, EU/ECHO, French Government, GAC, GFFO, SIDA, US Government, WAM Foundation.
• Key priorities: Security, program sustainability, donor engagement, and humanitarian principles compliance.