Hygiene Officer

Nguru, Yobe State, Nigeria

Full Time

Programmes - WASH

Mid Level

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 Officer to 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 ACF’s 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 staff’s 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:

B.sc 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:
Wednesday, June 10, 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 Hunger is 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

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

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