Job Description

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 Officer based in Katsina. The position will be in charge of the overall warehouse operations, ensuring accurate inventory control, maintaining stock records, monitoring stock levels and quality control, and managing the safe receipt, storage, and dispatch of goods in compliance with organizational procedures.

Position Details

Reporting to: Logistics and Supply Chain Manager

Proposed start date: September 2026

Work location: Katsina, Katsina State

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory & Stock Control

• Receive and verify all incoming and outgoing goods, ensuring accuracy in quality, quantity, and documentation.
• Immediately report any discrepancies, damages, or documentation issues.
• Maintain accurate stock records, including SFU, bin cards, stock cards, and other inventory documents.
• Monitor minimum stock levels, anticipate shortages, and report replenishment needs.
• Review stock thresholds monthly based on consumption trends.
• Conduct monthly physical inventory counts and submit Stock Follow-Up (SFU) reports.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or unused stock and report accordingly.
• Ensure programme stock is released before the expiry of the relevant grant period.
• Monitor expiry dates of food, medicines, and other time-sensitive items, ensuring proper stock rotation and timely reporting of items approaching expiry.

Warehouse Operations & Storage Management

• Control access to warehouse facilities and maintain custody of storage keys, including proper surrender/submission of keys to designated authorities
• Ensure compliance with ACF KitLogV3 storage procedures and warehouse standards.
• Maintain clean, organized, ventilated, and accessible storage facilities.
• Ensure stock is arranged for efficient storage, counting, and movement.
• Conduct and record daily temperature and humidity monitoring.
• Separate food items from non-food items and ensure safe storage of hazardous materials.
• Manage damaged, infected, or contaminated products, ensuring proper segregation and documentation.
• Coordinate disposal of expired or infected products in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure warehouses remain free from pests and coordinate fumigation activities when required.

Documentation & Dispatch Management

• Process and maintain all warehouse documentation, including Stock Request Orders (SROs), Delivery Notes (DNs), and Waybills in line with established procedures.
• Ensure stock owners physically verify requested items and sign all required documentation before release.

Team Supervision & Support

• Supervise the daily activities of warehouse assistants and casual laborers.
• Oversee loading and unloading operations, including labor requests, attendance tracking, and payment verification.
• Ensure team members understand and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and warehouse standards.
• Provide operational support whenever required and act as backup for team members during absences or staffing gaps.

Coordination & Reporting

• Maintain effective communication with procurement teams to track deliveries and anticipate incoming stock.
• Report warehouse challenges, risks, and operational issues to the Logistics Manager in a timely manner.
• Support continuous improvement of warehouse operations and inventory management processes.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in stock/warehouse management, preferably within an I/NGO environment.
• Good knowledge of warehouse and inventory management practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organizational, record-keeping, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, manage multiple responsibilities, and perform effectively under pressure.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and professionalism.
• Good command of written and spoken English; knowledge of Hausa
• Flexible and able to work in challenging and insecure environments.
• Committed to ACF’s mission, values, and humanitarian principles.

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:
Sunday, 17 August, 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.