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, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support, Food Security and Livelihoods, and Social Protection.

Action Against Hunger 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.

Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is currently recruiting a Warehouse Assistant based in Yobe State.  The Warehouse Assistant supports the day to day warehouse operations by receiving, storing, and issuing goods, maintaining accurate inventory records, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring proper storage conditions. The role assists in stock control, dispatch activities, warehouse documentation, and loading/unloading operations while ensuring compliance with ACF warehouse management procedures to support efficient and timely project delivery.


Position Details

Reporting to: Senior Supply Officer

Proposed start date: November 2026

Work location: Damaturu and Nguru, Yobe State


Key Responsibilities:

Mission 1: Manage Inventory and Stock Control

• Receive, inspect, and verify all incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring accuracy in quantity, quality, and supporting documentation.
• Immediately report any discrepancies, damage, losses, quality concerns, or documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records, including Stock Follow-Up (SFU) reports, bin cards, stock cards, stock registers, and other inventory documentation.
• Monitor stock levels and minimum stock thresholds, anticipate shortages, and recommend replenishment actions based on consumption trends.
• Review stock thresholds regularly and provide recommendations for adjustment based on stock utilization patterns.
• Conduct monthly physical inventory counts and participate in ad hoc stock counts when required.
• Prepare and submit inventory reports and SFU reports in a timely manner.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, damaged, expired, or unused stock and report findings for appropriate action.
• Monitor expiry dates of food, medicines, and other time-sensitive items, ensuring compliance with First Expiry First Out (FEFO) principles and proper stock rotation.
• Ensure programme stock is released and utilized within applicable grant implementation timelines.

• Ensure compliance with ACF warehouse management procedures, KitLog standards, and inventory control requirements.
• Control access to storage facilities and maintain custody of warehouse keys in accordance with security procedures.
• Maintain clean, organized, secure, well-ventilated, and accessible warehouse facilities.
• Arrange stock systematically to facilitate efficient storage, stock counting, handling, and movement.
• Conduct and record daily warehouse temperature and humidity monitoring.
• Ensure proper segregation and safe storage of food items, non-food items, pharmaceuticals, and hazardous materials.
• Identify, segregate, and document damaged, contaminated, infected, or expired products and escalate issues appropriately.
• Coordinate the disposal of expired, damaged, or contaminated items in collaboration with logistics and programme teams.
• Ensure warehouses remain free from pests and coordinate fumigation and pest-control activities as required.
• Update inventory databases and warehouse management systems as required.

• Prepare, process, and maintain all warehouse and dispatch documentation, including Stock Request Orders (SROs), Delivery Notes (DNs), Waybills, Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), and other related records.
• Ensure complete, accurate, and timely documentation of all stock transactions and warehouse activities.
• Verify that authorized requestors physically inspect requested items and sign the required documentation before stock release.
• Coordinate and monitor stock dispatches to programme locations and other destinations, ensuring timely and accurate deliveries.
• Maintain proper filing and archiving warehouse records in accordance with organizational procedures.
• Support the preparation and issuance of shipping and cargo documentation as required.

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities in the warehouse, casual laborers etc
• Oversee loading and unloading operations and ensure compliance with warehouse safety and operational standards.
• Manage daily worker requests, attendance records, and supporting documentation for casual workers, and verify records for payment processing.
• Act as a backup resource during staff absences and provide support across logistics and warehouse functions when required.

• Maintain effective communication with procurement, logistics, programme, and finance teams regarding deliveries, stock movements, and warehouse activities.
• Coordinate with procurement teams to track incoming shipments and plan warehouse receipts accordingly.
• Prepare and submit stock status reports, inventory reports, discrepancy reports, and other warehouse performance reports as required.
• Promptly report warehouse risks, losses, operational challenges, and compliance concerns to the Logistics Manager or designated supervisor.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing warehouse efficiency, inventory accuracy, and overall supply chain performance.

• Higher National Diploma (HND), or bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification such as CIPS, CILT, or other recognized logistics and supply chain qualifications is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in warehouse operations, inventory management, stock control, or logistics support, preferably in a humanitarian, development, NGO, or INGO environment.
• Good knowledge of warehouse management procedures, inventory control practices, and stock documentation systems.
• Familiarity with stock management systems and tools, including LINK or similar ERP/stock management platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, and numerical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain accurate stock records, process warehouse documentation, and support inventory reporting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, follow procedures, work with minimal supervision, and perform effectively under pressure.
• Physical ability and willingness to support loading, unloading, stock handling, and other warehouse operations when required.
• High level of integrity, accountability, reliability, and professionalism.
• Good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of Hausa or other local languages is an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in challenging, remote, and potentially insecure environments.

• Commitment to ACF’s mission, values, humanitarian principles, safeguarding standards, and code of conduct.

• 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

Application Instructions:
All applicants MUST answer every question in the application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.