Deputy Field Coordinator (Programmes) @Action Against Hunger (ACF) Nigeria

Deputy Field Coordinator (Programmes) – ACF Nigeria

Action Against Hunger (ACF) Nigeria LTD/GTE, a leading global humanitarian organization dedicated to ending world hunger, is seeking to recruit a Deputy Field Coordinator (Programmes) for its operations in Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria. The organization works to save the lives of malnourished children while improving access to safe water, nutrition services, and sustainable solutions for vulnerable communities.

Context of the Role

Nigeria continues to face a complex and protracted humanitarian crisis, particularly in the Northeast region, where conflict, displacement, climate shocks, and economic fragility continue to affect millions of people. In Borno, Adamawa, and Yobe states, millions remain in need of humanitarian assistance, with many populations living in hard-to-reach and insecure areas.

Within this challenging environment, ACF Nigeria implements multi-sectoral interventions in nutrition, WASH, health, food security, and protection. The Deputy Field Coordinator (Programmes) plays a critical leadership role in ensuring coordinated, high-quality, and effective programme delivery across Borno and Adamawa States.

Role Overview

The Deputy Field Coordinator (Programmes) supports the Field Coordinator in leading, harmonizing, and overseeing the implementation of all programme activities. The role ensures strong coordination among project teams, partners, and stakeholders to guarantee consistency, quality delivery, and alignment with ACF standards and donor requirements.

The position is based in Maiduguri and reports directly to the Field Coordinator (Borno).

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Planning and Coordination

The DFC contributes to strategic planning by analyzing the humanitarian context, identifying gaps in intervention, and supporting the development or revision of programme strategies. The role also involves mapping other actors in the field to enhance coordination and reduce duplication of efforts.

2. Programme Development and Design

The officer supports needs assessments, project design, and proposal development. This includes consolidating inputs from teams, supporting logical framework development, budgeting, and ensuring alignment with operational realities, including security and logistics constraints.

3. Project Implementation and Monitoring

The role ensures effective implementation of projects through continuous monitoring of activities, budgets, and indicators. The DFC provides technical guidance, conducts field visits, and ensures adherence to international standards such as Sphere and ACF guidelines. They also identify risks, delays, and performance gaps and propose corrective actions.

4. Accountability, Protection, and Gender Integration

The position ensures that accountability mechanisms are in place and functional, allowing community feedback to inform programme improvements. The DFC supports the integration of gender and protection considerations across all interventions and ensures compliance with safeguarding and security protocols.

5. Reporting, Documentation, and Learning

The DFC oversees the preparation of high-quality reports, donor updates, and documentation of lessons learned. The role also supports MEAL processes, ensures proper archiving of project data, and contributes to capitalization and advocacy materials.

6. External Coordination and Partnerships

The role involves coordination with government agencies, UN bodies, NGOs, and other stakeholders. The DFC represents ACF in coordination meetings when delegated and supports the development of MoUs and partnership agreements.

7. Team Management and Capacity Building

The officer supervises staff, conducts performance evaluations, and identifies training needs. The role ensures effective communication within teams and supports conflict resolution, recruitment processes, and HR compliance.

Requirements

Candidates are expected to hold a Master’s degree in Development Studies, Humanitarian Affairs, International Relations, or a related field.

They should have:

• At least 4 years of humanitarian field experience, including coordination or senior project management roles
• Strong experience working in complex and insecure environments, particularly in Northeast Nigeria
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities
• Strong knowledge of donor compliance and humanitarian programming standards
• Excellent analytical, strategic planning, and communication skills
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)
• Experience in emergency response, project design, and implementation

Contract and Location

• Duty Station: Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria
• Start Date: June 2026
• Contract Type: 6 months (renewable based on performance and funding)

• Method of Application

  Interested and qualified? Go to Action Against Hunger | ACF Nigeria LTD/GTE on acfinternational.applytojob.com to apply