Vacancies at Action Against Hunger in Yobe state

ACTION AGAINST HUNGER RECRUITMENT 2026

Action Against Hunger is recruiting qualified candidates for two logistics positions in Yobe State, Nigeria. Interested applicants with relevant qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply.

Action Against Hunger is an international humanitarian organisation working to end hunger and malnutrition. In Nigeria, the organisation implements humanitarian and development programmes in health, nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, mental health, food security, livelihoods, and social protection.

POSITION 1: LOGISTICS OFFICER

Location: Damaturu, Yobe State
Employment Type: Full-time
Career Level: Mid-level
Proposed Start Date: November 2026
Reports To: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

Job Summary

The Logistics Officer will provide operational and technical logistics support to programmes and oversee the day-to-day logistics activities of the Damaturu base. Responsibilities include fleet management, facilities maintenance, logistics team supervision, and ensuring efficient programme delivery.

Key Responsibilities

1. Provide logistics support to programme activities, including purchase requests, stock release orders, distributions, construction and rehabilitation work, and the preparation of programme materials.
2. Manage the base fleet by coordinating vehicle schedules, driver assignments, vehicle movements, maintenance, and communication with staff.
3. Monitor facilities and coordinate routine maintenance, minor repairs, utilities, equipment needs, and facility-related contracts.
4. Manage basic information and communication technology resources when no ICT Officer is available at the base.
5. Supervise the base logistics team, support recruitment and training, organise departmental activities, and conduct staff performance evaluations.
6. Prepare monthly logistics reports covering contracts, equipment inventories, fleet management, and stock follow-up.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing and Supply, or a related field.
• A master’s degree is an advantage.
• At least two years of relevant logistics management experience, preferably in humanitarian, development, or international NGO settings.
• Professional certification such as CIPS or CILT is an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, team management, training, and capacity-building skills.
• Excellent organisational, analytical, reporting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure, including in challenging or insecure environments.
• High integrity, accountability, flexibility, resilience, and transparency.
• Good command of English and Hausa.

Application Link

POSITION 2: WAREHOUSE ASSISTANT

Number of Positions: 2
Locations: Nguru and Damaturu, Yobe State
Employment Type: Full-time
Career Level: Experienced
Proposed Start Date: November 2026
Reports To: Senior Supply Officer
Application Deadline: 20 October 2026 at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time

Job Summary

The Warehouse Assistants will support daily warehouse operations, including receiving, storing, issuing, and tracking goods. Successful candidates will maintain accurate inventory records, monitor stock levels, coordinate dispatch activities, and ensure compliance with warehouse management procedures.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory and Stock Control

Receive and inspect incoming and outgoing goods, maintain stock records, monitor inventory levels, conduct physical stock counts, and prepare inventory reports. Identify damaged, expired, obsolete, or slow-moving items and ensure appropriate stock rotation using the First Expiry First Out principle.

2. Warehouse Management

Maintain clean, organised, secure, and properly ventilated warehouse facilities. Monitor temperature and humidity, ensure appropriate storage conditions, control warehouse access, and coordinate pest-control activities.

3. Documentation and Dispatch

Prepare and maintain stock request orders, delivery notes, waybills, goods receipt notes, and other warehouse documents. Coordinate stock dispatches and ensure all transactions are properly documented and authorised.

4. Personnel and Operational Supervision

Coordinate daily warehouse activities, supervise casual workers, oversee loading and unloading operations, maintain attendance records, and support other logistics functions when required.

5. Coordination and Reporting

Work closely with procurement, logistics, programme, and finance teams. Prepare stock status and inventory reports, report discrepancies and risks, and recommend improvements to warehouse operations.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should possess:

• An HND or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, or a related field.
• At least one year of relevant experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, stock control, or logistics support.
• Experience in a humanitarian, development, NGO, or INGO environment is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as CIPS or CILT is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of warehouse management, stock control, and inventory documentation.
• Familiarity with LINK or similar enterprise resource planning and stock management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong organisational, numerical, record-keeping, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, follow procedures, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Willingness and physical ability to support loading, unloading, and stock-handling activities.
• Good command of written and spoken English. Hausa or other local languages are an advantage.
• High integrity, accountability, reliability, and commitment to humanitarian principles and safeguarding standards.

Application Link

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Action Against Hunger offers benefits that include:

• 100 percent healthcare coverage.
• Free and direct access to the TalentSoft e-learning platform.
• Maternity or paternity leave.
• Compassionate leave for a hospitalised child.
• Crèche facilities for babies.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION

The application deadline for both positions is Tuesday, 20 October 2026, at 5:00 PM Nigerian Time.

Applicants must answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Action Against Hunger does not charge application, interview, or recruitment processing fees.

The organisation is committed to equal opportunity, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding. Qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Shortlisted candidates will undergo reference and background checks.

Apply for the position that matches your qualifications and experience before the deadline.