FSL Assistant (Sokoto) at Action Against Hunger

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Agriculture, Economics, Business Management, Food Security, Livelihood Projects, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Community Mobilization, Monitoring, Beneficiary Registration, Project Implementation, Technical Guidelines, Report Preparation, Gender Sensitivity, Stakeholder Engagement, Problem Solving

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

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-sectorial 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 is currently looking to fill the role of FSL Assistant who will be responsible in supporting the FSL Officer in the implementation of cash transfer, Farmer Field School (FFS), income generating activities (IGA) and Village Savings and Loan Association (VSLA) activities within the assigned Local Government Area (LGA). Position Details Reporting to: FSL Officer Proposed start date: 5 January 2026 Work location: Sokoto, Sokoto State Key Responsibilities: Mission 1: Support in the implementation of Livelihoods, and Economic recovery component of the RECAP Project. Task and Responsibilities: Support in the day-to-day detailed planning and field level implementation for FSL interventions in collaboration and support from the FSL Officer Actively undertake mapping of most vulnerable groups and coordinate beneficiary selection, cash disbursement and regular monitoring of FSL activities including cash utilization by target beneficiaries At field level, ensure program quality and adherence to program objectives, including respect of Action Against Hunger (ACF) technical guidelines, systems, and established deadlines Contribute to organizational and sector-wide learning through supporting documentation of lessons learned and best practices from the Social Protection component of the project. Contribute to preparing internal and external reports including case studies and success stories as relate to FSL project activities. Mission 2: Support the collection of information and data on the RECAP projects at community level through surveys, assessments and regular post distribution monitoring. Task and Responsibilities: Collect information on regular basis to enable surveillance to ensure the RECAP project implementation is achieving the expected result. Collect and document relevant information from the field to facilitate learning and inform key program decisions with the support of the FSL Officer. Support the M&E team in planning, collections and management of key program data such as price monitoring, proxy-update, etc. Support beneficiary registration by collecting accurate beneficiary data the right tools as may be assigned. Participate in the monitoring and supervision of vendors’ activities before and during disbursement to support beneficiaries’ transaction. Support the preparation of documentation required for the implementation of the program activities on the field. Work with the CRM to ensure proper documentation and timely resolution of complaints relating to RECAP FSL program. Mission 3: Community Mobilization and awareness creation on the organization, program objectives and activities to local authorities and the community members Tasks and Responsibilities: Contribute to the development of project community mobilization strategies for successful targeting and registration of beneficiaries for the RECAP project interventions. Implement sensitization activities for targeted communities about organization and project objectives and activities with support from Community Volunteers, traditional leaders and other key stakeholders. Support the verification of the beneficiaries to ensure the project reach only the most vulnerable households. Work with the community structures to ensure that targeting of beneficiaries for Livelihoods and other assistance are transparent, and principled with active participation of women and minority members of communities. Facilitate good working relationship between ACF and other actors through full participation in community/Ward level coordination. Ensure with the support of the FSL Officer those processes involved in providing assistance to the beneficiaries guarantees protection and are gender sensitive and context appropriate. 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: National Diploma in Agriculture, Economics, Business Management or related field Minimum of 1 year of work experience in implementing food security and livelihood projects Experience and understanding of issues in agricultural, livelihoods and economic recovery Good communication skills Experience using computer, results oriented and able to take initiative 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: Monday, 16th December 2025 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.

Responsibilities

The FSL Assistant will support the FSL Officer in implementing cash transfer, Farmer Field School, income-generating activities, and Village Savings and Loan Association activities. Responsibilities include planning, beneficiary selection, monitoring activities, and community mobilization.