About the opportunity
The Field Project Specialist supports the implementation of FAO emergency, food security and livelihood interventions at the field level, focusing on effective delivery, monitoring, and coordination of project activities in different Sudanese States. The position works closely with FAO technical teams, implementing partners, government authorities, and other humanitarian and development actors to support project results and strengthen state-level coordination. The incumbent operates under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Sudan and direct supervision from the Project Manager at the FAO Country Office in Khartoum.
Salary and benefits
- Non-staff opportunity as a National Project Personnel (NPP)
- 3-month initial duration with possibility of extension
Who can apply?
- 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 or humanitarian activities
- Working knowledge of English and Arabic
- National of Sudan
Required documents
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile
- Accurate and complete online profile including employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 13/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 27/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM (based on personal device date and time settings)
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile with employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Attach a letter of motivation to your online profile.
- Submit your application through the FAO recruitment portal before the deadline.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited or recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Appointment is subject to certification of medical fitness, visa or residency requirements, and security clearances.
- All selected candidates 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…
- Nationals of Sudan with the required citizenship.
- Professionals with 4+ years of experience in agriculture, livestock, or humanitarian activities.
- Those fluent in both English and Arabic.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract duration is very short (3 months), which may be a significant trade-off for some.
- The role requires on-site work across various locations in Sudan, which involves significant field mobility.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This is a great fit for someone seeking a short-term, high-impact emergency intervention role. It allows the applicant to strengthen their experience in humanitarian coordination and food security delivery at the field level.
Our take
Sudanese nationals with field-level project implementation experience in food security and livelihoods should apply. This is less suitable for those who cannot commit to on-site field work across different Sudanese states.
Ready to apply?
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