About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) Angola is recruiting a National Project Coordinator (One Health Specialist) to coordinate the GCP/ANG/076/PAF project titled “Prevention, Preparedness, and Response to Health Emergencies – Strengthening the National Surveillance Systems and Community Engagement.” Anchored in Angola’s 2023 Joint External Evaluation and National Action Plan for Health Security, the initiative scales Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR) systems across municipalities and provinces, enhances real-time monitoring and antimicrobial resistance tracking, and promotes cross-sectoral collaboration under the One Health approach. The incumbent will be based within the Resilience Thematic Unit of the FAO Representation in Luanda, Angola, working under the overall supervision of the Assistant FAOR-Programme.
Salary and benefits
- Competitive salary and remuneration package associated with National Project Personnel (NPP) contracts
- Professional engagement within a major United Nations specialized agency addressing critical national and global health security priorities
- Opportunity to lead high-impact public health, veterinary, and environmental surveillance programs across Angola
- Collaboration with international donors, line government ministries, and multisectoral technical teams
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree in Veterinary Medicine, Public Health, Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Animal Sciences, One Health, Integrated Pests Management, Natural Resources Management, or a related field
- At least seven years of relevant professional experience in One Health, public health, veterinary public health, epidemiology, zoonotic disease surveillance, or related fields
- Proven experience in project coordination, multisectoral collaboration, capacity development, and implementation of integrated human, animal, and environmental health programs
- Working knowledge of English and Portuguese (Level C)
- Angolan nationality or residency in the country with a valid work permit
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)
Required documents
- Accurate and complete online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 21 October 2026
- Closure Date: 04 November 2026 at 10:59 PM (based on personal device time settings)
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal and complete or update your online profile
- Attach a letter of motivation to your profile
- Submit your application through the online system before the closing deadline
Additional information
- Appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process
- Selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Strong fit for mid-to-senior professionals with extensive expertise in epidemiology, public health, veterinary medicine, or One Health frameworks.
- Ideal for candidates experienced in coordinating complex multilateral or UN-backed health security and disease surveillance initiatives.
- Well-suited for professionals possessing fluency in both English and Portuguese who are legally authorized to work in Angola.
What should you think carefully about?
- This is an 11-month fixed-term National Project Personnel contract based in Luanda, requiring physical presence and active local stakeholder coordination.
- Applicants must meet strict accreditation standards via the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and pass rigorous background and medical clearances.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role offers an exceptional opportunity for public health and agricultural development specialists to direct high-profile national health security interventions, significantly strengthening institutional response capacities and multisectoral coordination in Angola.
Our take
Highly recommended for experienced One Health or public health specialists holding Angolan citizenship or valid residency permits who want to drive impactful disease surveillance programs within the United Nations system.
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