Buffer Stock Programme Manager

Buffer Stock Programme Manager

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is recruiting qualified and experienced candidates to fill five vacant positions across its operations in Borno State and Abuja.

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organization committed to ending world hunger through lifesaving interventions in Nutrition, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Social Protection.

The organization has operated in Nigeria since 2010 and currently implements humanitarian and development programmes across Northeast and Northwest Nigeria.

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to apply for the following positions.

1. Buffer Stock Programme Manager

Location: Maiduguri, Borno State

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Nutrition and Health

Job Level: Manager/Supervisor

Application Deadline: 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

Job Description

Action Against Hunger Nigeria is seeking a qualified Buffer Stock Programme Manager to oversee the management of its Ready to Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) buffer stock programme.

The successful candidate will coordinate with the Nutrition Sector, UNICEF and State Ministries of Health in Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States, as well as Sokoto, Kebbi and Zamfara States, to ensure timely responses to requests for RUTF supplies from programme partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management, technical guidance and leadership to ensure successful implementation of programme activities.
• Oversee project activities from procurement to dispatch of commodities and identify challenges requiring corrective action.
• Conduct monitoring visits to outpatient therapeutic programmes and stabilization centres operated by Action Against Hunger and its partners.
• Plan, forecast and monitor project resources and prepare monthly updates and donor reports.
• Ensure compliance with warehouse management procedures, stock documentation and distribution standards.
• Coordinate partnerships with the Nutrition Sector, UNICEF, State Ministries of Health and other relevant stakeholders.
• Monitor the availability and movement of nutrition commodities and update the project supply plan accordingly.
• Coordinate procurement, transportation and warehousing activities to ensure timely delivery of supplies.
• Supervise third-party logistics providers and monitor their performance, transportation standards and compliance with security regulations.
• Manage commodity tracking systems and provide last-mile delivery support to programme partners when required.
• Monitor warehouse storage conditions, conduct monthly inventories and spot checks, and review warehouse reports.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security procedures and report project-related security incidents within four hours.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Administration or a related field.

Candidates must also have:

• At least 4 years of experience in logistics management, preferably supporting distribution programmes or managing Nutrition and Health programmes.

• Strong project management, coordination and leadership skills.

• Excellent reporting, analytical, communication and negotiation skills.

• Knowledge of logistics operations, budget management, financial accountability and commodity tracking.

• Experience in humanitarian logistics projects, warehouse management or centralized humanitarian services.

• Experience in donor reporting, particularly for ECHO, EU, UN agencies or US government-funded projects, will be an advantage.

• Ability to work independently, manage workloads and operate in complex emergency environments.

• Willingness to travel frequently and work in remote and challenging locations.

• Strong computer and IT skills.

• Employee Benefits

• Successful candidates will enjoy 100 percent health care coverage, access to the Talent Soft e-learning platform, maternity or paternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies.

• Application Link

• 2. Community Mobilization Officer

• Location: Maiduguri and Mobbar, Borno State

• Employment Type: Full Time

• Department: Nutrition and Health

• Job Level: Mid Level

• Number of Vacancies: 4

• Application Deadline: 17 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

• Job Description

• Action Against Hunger Nigeria is recruiting Community Mobilization Officers to support the implementation of community mobilization activities under its Nutrition and Health Project, including the Tom Brown Initiative.

• The successful candidates will work closely with local communities to encourage participation in programme activities, strengthen community engagement and build relationships with community members, traditional leaders and government stakeholders.

• The officers will also promote the inclusion of people across different ethnicities, religions, genders and age groups.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community mobilization and sensitization plans to support effective programme delivery.
• Coordinate community mobilization activities at the Local Government Area level in accordance with approved work plans.
• Organize community training, orientation and awareness activities on nutrition and health interventions.
• Support the recruitment and selection of Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services agents, care group promoters and community volunteers.
• Establish and strengthen care groups, support groups and mother groups for pregnant and lactating women.
• Build relationships with community leaders, religious leaders, government officials and humanitarian stakeholders.
• Organize training and capacity-building activities for community promoters, health workers and volunteers.
• Provide technical supervision, coaching and mentoring to assistant community mobilization officers and community promoters.
• Coordinate the implementation and monitoring of care group activities across assigned communities.
• Support household visits and community census activities to identify eligible beneficiary households.
• Maintain accurate databases of health facilities, community promoters, volunteers and care groups.
• Review community activity reports, analyse programme data and provide feedback to field teams.
• Support the preparation of monthly and quarterly work plans, budgets, reports, case studies and success stories.
• Facilitate coordination meetings and strengthen collaboration between health facilities and community-level programme activities.
• Represent Action Against Hunger during relevant community and stakeholder engagements.

Requirements

• Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Health Education, Community Development, Sociology, Psychology, Communications or a related Social Science field.

Candidates must also have:

• At least 2 years of experience in community mobilization, preferably within a humanitarian setting.

• Experience in Nutrition, Health or WASH programmes.

• Strong community engagement, communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to establish and maintain relationships with community members, local leaders, government officials and partner organizations.

• Good organizational and reporting skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Fluency in English. Knowledge of Hausa and/or Kanuri will be an added advantage.

• Work Locations

• Maiduguri: 3 vacancies

• Mobbar: 1 vacancy

• Employee Benefits

• Successful candidates will enjoy 100 percent health care coverage, access to the Talent Soft e-learning platform, maternity or paternity leave, compassionate leave for a hospitalized child and creche facilities for babies.

• Application Link

• 3. Mission ICT Specialist

• Location: Abuja, FCT

• Employment Type: Full Time

• Department: Logistics

• Job Level: Experienced

• Application Deadline: 16 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

• Job Description

• Action Against Hunger Nigeria is seeking an experienced Mission ICT Specialist to oversee the implementation of the organization’s information technology strategy across its Nigerian operations.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for managing computer systems, ICT infrastructure, telecommunications, technical support services and ICT personnel across the mission.

• The position is based in Abuja and requires frequent travel to field offices.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the organization’s computer fleet and ensure compliance with established ICT standards.
• Monitor antivirus systems, security updates, workstation maintenance and data backup procedures.
• Coordinate the assignment, maintenance, repair and movement of ICT equipment.
• Manage the installation, maintenance and monitoring of local networks and other ICT infrastructure.
• Monitor network performance, firewall systems, internet connections and data backup systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation relating to network inf