- Location
- Katsina, Katsina State
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
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, SIDA, US Government, and GIZ.
Action Against Hunger Nigeria (ACF Nigeria) Ltd/Gte is currently recruiting a Hygiene Assistant based in Katsina. The successful candidate will support the implementation of hygiene promotion activities and the distribution of non-food items (NFIs) to affected populations.
Position Details
Reporting to: WASH Programme Manager
Proposed start date: November 2026
Work location: Katsina, Katsina State
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Mission 1: Assist in context assessment and developing materials for hygiene promotion.
- Conduct initial rapid needs assessment for affected communities and Health facilities
- Assist in conducting home visits and visits to the community (schools, Health facilities, etc.) to identify gaps in terms of hygiene, sanitation and use of water.
- Assist in preparing training modules for the promotion of hygiene practices at the household and community levels.
- Assist in developing training tools adapted to different audiences using different approaches; songs, role games, meetings, training courses.
- Assist in identifying targeted partners within the communities: schools, hospitals, clinics, etc.
- Conduct household census to determine beneficiary population.
Mission 2: Carry out emergency safe hygiene promotion and mobilize members of the beneficiary communities and health facilities
- Organize emergency hygiene promotion awareness raising sessions.
- Mobilize communities and health facilities to adopt safe hygiene practices as promoted by the project (latrine construction, hand washing facilities, environmental cleanliness)
- Assist in conducting training sessions for the community workers and/or targeted populations.
- Conduct focus group discussion for Women and Girls to identify a location for the construction of WASH facilities
- Write a weekly activity report.
- Propose possible improvements.
Mission 3: Assist in carrying out shelter, hygiene and NFI kits distribution.
- Assist in the process of beneficiary’s selection to receive NFI assistance.
- Assist in beneficiary registration.
- Assist in distributing shelter, Hygiene and NFI kits to registered beneficiaries.
Additional Responsibilities
- This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other related tasks as required and responsible for reporting and communication of progress and achievement of the specific assigned task
- Maintenance of high technical standards
- Conduct all duties in a professional manner following ACF Nigeria mission staff regulations, ACF mandate and charter including promotion of gender equality
Position Requirements:
- Minimum of National Diploma in Public Health or Health related field.
- Experience in hygiene promotion or community mobilization an advantage.
- Motivated, open, creative, mature, responsible, flexible, and culturally sensitive
- Willing and able to be based and travel regularly within remote areas, where services are limited.
- Fluency in Hausa and English.
- Commitment to Action Against Hunger Nigeria’s mission, values, and policy
- Good knowledge of the intervention area/s and local economy
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:
Tuesday, 27th October 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 behaviour 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 (bot 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.