Action Against Hunger is the world’s hunger specialist and leader in a global movement that aims to end life-threatening hunger for good within our lifetimes. For 40 years, the humanitarian and development organization has been on the front lines, treating and preventing hunger across nearly 50 countries. It served more than 21 million people in 2018 alone.
Job Title: Hygiene Assistant
Location: Nguru, Yobe
Reporting to: Hygiene Officer
Proposed start date: October 2026
Job Summary
- We are currently recruiting a Hygiene Assistant based in Yobe.
- The successful candidate will support the implementation of hygiene promotion activities and the distribution of non-food items (NFIs) to affected populations.
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.
Remuneration
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 Deadline
24th September, 2026 at 05:00 pm (Nigerian Time).
METHOD OF APPLICATION
Interested and qualified candidates should use link below to apply.
Click here to apply online
Note
- All applicants must answer every question in the application form.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- 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.
