Gender Specialist

Action Against Hunger is seeking a Gender Specialist to lead gender mainstreaming and inclusion strategies across its programs in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. This role focuses on integrating gender and protection services into humanitarian and development initiatives, ensuring equity and inclusion for marginalized groups. The position emphasizes technical oversight, capacity building, and advocacy for gender equality in crisis-affected communities. The proposed start date is November 2026, with the role based in Abuja FCT (though the primary location is specified as Maiduguri). The job requires expertise in gender transformative programming, safeguarding, and sector-specific integration in WASH, Health, Nutrition, FSL, and humanitarian protection sectors.

What it offers

• Leadership in gender mainstreaming: Develop, implement, and review gender and inclusion strategies, ensuring compliance with Action Against Hunger’s gender policies and donor requirements.
• Technical guidance: Provide expertise on gender-sensitive programming, data disaggregation, and monitoring frameworks across sectors.
• Capacity building: Conduct training for staff, community leaders, and beneficiaries on gender equality, safeguarding, and inclusive practices.
• Advocacy and partnerships: Engage with local and national stakeholders, including women’s rights organizations, to promote gender equality in humanitarian responses.
• Monitoring and reporting: Design and implement gender audits, progress reports, and learning briefs to track outcomes and document successes.
• Representation: Act as a liaison for Action Against Hunger International in gender and protection working groups.

The role is mission-critical for integrating gender equality into ACF’s humanitarian work in Nigeria’s conflict-affected regions.

Who can apply

Applicants must have proven experience in gender mainstreaming, humanitarian programming, and safeguarding in Northeast Nigeria or similar crisis contexts. Relevant qualifications include a master’s degree in gender studies, public health, social sciences, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in gender analysis, program design, or capacity building for NGOs or international organizations. Technical expertise in MEAL processes, gender transformative approaches, and data disaggregation is essential. Knowledge of Action Against Hunger’s operational context and experience working with marginalized groups is a plus.

How to apply

• Submit a detailed application including a CV, cover letter, and letters of recommendation via the official ACF Nigeria job portal.
• Ensure all documents highlight relevant gender and safeguarding experience, programmatic impact, and alignment with Action Against Hunger’s mission.
• The application deadline is not explicitly stated in the provided text.

Good to know

• The role is based in Abuja FCT (with fieldwork in Maiduguri), requiring travel flexibility and a strong understanding of Nigeria’s post-conflict humanitarian landscape.
• Experience with donor reporting, gender audits, and advocacy is highly valued.
• French or English proficiency is required, with local language skills (Hausa or other Nigerian languages) being an asset.
• Safeguarding training and compliance with Action Against Hunger’s safeguarding policies are mandatory.

This position is part of Action Against Hunger Nigeria’s multi-sectoral humanitarian programs, funded by international donors including AFD, EU/ECHO, and the US Government.