About the opportunity
The Field Project Specialist supports the implementation and monitoring of FAO emergency, food security, and livelihood interventions across various states in Sudan. Working under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Sudan and direct supervision of the Project Manager in Khartoum, the Specialist collaborates with technical teams, implementing partners, government authorities, and humanitarian actors to deliver project activities, monitor progress, conduct assessments, and strengthen sector coordination at the state level.
Salary and benefits
- Paid UN non-staff employment position as National Project Personnel (NPP).
- Initial 3-month contract duration with potential extension based on performance and project needs.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Sudan.
- University degree in Agriculture, Livestock, Natural Resource Management, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in field-level project implementation, monitoring, coordination, food security and livelihoods, agriculture, livestock, or related development/humanitarian activities.
- Working knowledge of English and Arabic.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) and aligned with ISCED mappings.
Required documents
- Completed online profile on the FAO recruitment portal (including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills).
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
When to apply
- Application posting date: August 31, 2026.
- Application closure date: September 9, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM GMT (or 11:59:00 PM local device time).
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal and complete your online profile.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Submit your completed application online before the stated deadline.
Additional information
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, accreditation, residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.
- Selected candidates will undergo reference and background checks.
- FAO does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Incomplete applications or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
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…
- You are a national of Sudan with a university degree in Agriculture, Development Studies, or a related field.
- You have at least 4 years of experience in field-level project implementation and monitoring.
- You have experience working with humanitarian actors and government authorities.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is for 3 months, with the possibility of extension based on project needs.
- The role involves field-level work across various states in Sudan, requiring mobility and adaptability.
- You should verify the specific states where the project is active to ensure your availability for travel.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This position is ideal for a field specialist looking to contribute to food security and livelihood interventions in Sudan. It offers hands-on experience in project coordination and monitoring, which is valuable for anyone looking to build a career in humanitarian field operations.
Our take
Sudanese nationals with field experience in agriculture or food security who are looking for project-based work should apply; those seeking long-term, permanent staff roles may find the short-term contract duration a primary consideration.
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