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Hygiene Officer
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4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
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2 September 2026
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1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
Company Overview
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years across countries we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative lifesaving programs in Health Nutrition Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) LTD/GTE began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria funded by AFD EU/ECHO French Government GAC GFFO SIDA US Government and WAM Foundation.
ACF Nigeria is currently looking to fill the role of Hygiene Officerto ensure quality implementation of the Public health promotion and Non-Food Items distribution of the WASH project.
Position Details
Reporting to:WASH Programme Manager
Proposed start date:July 2026
Work location:Nguru Yobe State
Key Responsibilities:
Objective 1: Overall supervision of Public health promotion and Non-food items distribution activities following ACFs local strategy and International Guidelines
Objective 2: Train and build the capacity of staffs and partners
Objective 3. Coordinate with internal staffs and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation
Objective 4: Supervise and manage staffs under your responsibility
Position Requirements:
At Action Against Hunger we foster a work culture that champions diversity equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued respected and empowered to thrive
Application Deadline:
Tuesday June 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)
Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process this includes application interview or processing fees.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior in the workplace including sexual harassment exploitation and abuse lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hungeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race colour religion gender national origin age disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.
Employee Benefits Include (but are not limited to):
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger. For almost 45 years across countries we have been working to fight undernutrition and support communities affected by crisis across the globe.
We carry out innovative lifesaving programs in Health Nutrition Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL) and Social Protection.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) LTD/GTE began operations in Nigeria in 2010 in response to the high rate of chronic malnutrition in Northern Nigeria focusing on integrated programming. Action Against Hunger currently implements multi-sectoral humanitarian and development interventions in Northeast and Northwest Nigeria funded by AFD EU/ECHO French Government GAC GFFO SIDA US Government and WAM Foundation.
ACF Nigeria is currently looking to fill the role of Hygiene Officerto ensure quality implementation of the Public health promotion and Non-Food Items distribution of the WASH project.
Position Details
Reporting to:WASH Programme Manager
Proposed start date:July 2026
Work location:Nguru Yobe State
Key Responsibilities:
Objective 1: Overall supervision of Public health promotion and Non-food items distribution activities following ACFs local strategy and International Guidelines
- Ensure that a joint multi-sectoral rapid needs assessment is carried out analysis is done and hygiene promotion strategy is designed on the basis of the findings;
- Ensure the implementation of the WASH EM approach and collect the relevant data for context-specific hygiene promotion interventions
- Promote the implementation of the Baby-Wash approach and collect the relevant data to improve context-specific Baby-Wash hygiene promotion interventions
- In coordination with the WASH Program Manager revising and adapting hygiene promotion training and IEC materials in line with the local context (should be drawn up as a communication plan) and in line with target groups to be trained;
- Ensure that all monitoring mechanisms are in line with the agreed monitoring format.
- Continually assessing emergency needs as requested especially taking into account the broader perspective of public health;
- Plan beneficiary selection and registration and lead the distribution of NFI kits with the Field Assistant team;
- Work closely with the MEAL team to ensure post distribution monitoring (PDM) is conducted for all non-food items (NFIs) distributed
- Ensure that work meets SPHERE minimum standards.
- Assist the WASH Program Manager with and where required participate in community mobilization;
- Ensure that all technical work reflects the needs and preferences of different target groups and are devoid of public health hazards.
Objective 2: Train and build the capacity of staffs and partners
- Ensure that the PHP team members (both Volunteers and staff) and partners are fully aware of the hygiene promotion Strategy and all activities are in line with strategy activities.
- Prepare training tools on relevant technical topics and conduct trainings for both internal staff and external stakeholders
- Assist the WASH Program Manager in the development of technical guidelines and tools
- Assess areas for improvement and recording lessons learnt for future activities
Objective 3. Coordinate with internal staffs and local stakeholders to ensure smooth project implementation
- Working closely with the WASH Program Manager throughout the planning design and implementation stages of WASH public health promotion activities.
- Representing the organization at local level WASH meetings and technical working groups relating to Public health promotion and NFI distribution as required by your line manager.
- Work closely with the Nutrition and health team in integrating activities towards improving service delivery to the target population.
Objective 4: Supervise and manage staffs under your responsibility
- Participating in staffs recruitment in line with agreed organogram structure;
- Providing day-to-day management of staff directly under your responsibility;
- Setting performance missions with staff under your direct management conducting performance appraisal in line with ACTION AGAINST HUNGER performance management policies as well as identifying areas where support and capacity building is required;
- Ensure team coordination and integration with other WASH technical team members.
Position Requirements:
- in public and environmental health hygiene and sanitation-related field;
- Must be willing to travel any location within Northern Nigeria
- Previous experience in supervising hygiene promotion activities;
- Capacity to be adaptable and flexible;
- Two to three years of relevant work experience ;
- Microsoft Office software Skills (Outlook Excel Power Point Word);
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas where services are limited.
- Fluency in English and Hausa language;
- Experience working in an emergency program(RRM) will be an added advantage
At Action Against Hunger we foster a work culture that champions diversity equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every employee feels valued respected and empowered to thrive
Application Deadline:
Tuesday June 09 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time)
Important Notice:
Action Against Hunger does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process this includes application interview or processing fees.
Our Commitment:
We are dedicated to preventing all forms of unwanted behavior in the workplace including sexual harassment exploitation and abuse lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are equally committed to safeguarding the welfare of children young people and adults. We prioritize hiring individuals who embody and uphold our core values.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Action Against Hungeris an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race colour religion gender national origin age disability or genetic information.
Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Recruitment Process:
All shortlisted candidates will undergo thorough reference and background checks and are expected to adhere to organizational standards and principles.
Employee Benefits Include (but are not limited to):
- 100% health care coverage
- Free and direct access to Talent Soft e-learning platform
- Maternity or Paternity leave
- Compassionate leave for a hospitalized child
- Creche facilities for babies
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Action Against Hunger is a global humanitarian organization that takes decisive action against the causes and effects of hunger. For almost 40 years and across nearly 50 countries, we have led the global fight against hunger. Action Against Hunger has worked to best position itself ... View more
