Position details

Vacancy ID: VAC-78276
Job title: VAC-78276 Field Cook
Location: Dikwa, Nigeria
Apply by: 12 Nov 2026
Start date: 15 Nov 2026
Duration: 1 month
Number of vacancies: 1

Qualification
High school diploma in a relevant field is required (essential).

Geographical experience
Minimum of 1 year of experience in North East Nigeria (essential).

Languages
Fluent in English (essential). Fluent in Kanuri (desirable). Fluent in Hausa (desirable).

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006 and operates in 35 countries with approximately 11,500 staff members. CTG provides tailored human resources and staffing solutions supporting critical humanitarian and development initiatives, as well as monitoring and evaluation, fleet and facilities management, sustainability and communications advisory, election monitoring, IT professional services and medical assistance. Find out more at www.ctg.org.

Overview of position

Under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator and Humanitarian Hub Management staff, and with direct supervision from the Dikwa Field Hub Facilitator and Kitchen Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for the overall operation and management of the kitchen in Dikwa for the client.

Role objectives

• Prepare a weekly food and beverage plan for Dikwa Hub.
• Prepare weekly supplies requests in coordination with the Field Hub Manager. Verify the quality and timely delivery of supplies against minimum kitchen standards.
• Ensure staff observe standard operating procedures to maintain food quality and cleanliness in the restaurant, kitchen and bar.
• Manage the kitchen and dining area and ensure services run smoothly.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and ensure the kitchen area, equipment, serving area and food storage facilities meet high hygiene standards.
• Manage kitchen waste.
• Continuously develop and innovate the menu to provide variety at the Dikwa field hub dining area.
• Perform other duties as required.

Project reporting

This role works under the overall supervision of the Humanitarian Hubs Project Coordinator and Humanitarian Hub Management staff, with direct supervision from the Kitchen Supervisor.

Key competencies

• Higher education in a relevant field is required.
• Previous experience in a similar capacity.
• Understanding of the importance of health and hygiene.
• Proactive and a great team player.
• Fast learner.
• Fluency in English, Hausa and/or Kanuri.
• Takes responsibility for actions and manages constructive criticism.
• Works effectively with clients and stakeholders.
• Promotes continuous learning for self and others.
• Listens and communicates clearly, adapting delivery to the audience.
• Actively seeks new ways to improve programmes or services.
• Develops effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and implements actions to improve performance.
• Plans work, anticipates risks and sets goals within the area of responsibility.

Team management

This role has no team-management responsibility.

Further information

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. Internal and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is open to candidates who reside in Dikwa only. Appointment is subject to funding confirmation, medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements and security clearances.

Disclaimer

CTG will never ask candidates for a fee at any stage of recruitment, including application, interview, assessment or training. CTG has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse. Candidates should keep their experience, education and contact details up to date in their candidate profile.

Apply here: https://app.tayohr.io/jobs/detail/vac-78276-field-cook-76962