About the opportunity
FAO Sudan is implementing interventions aimed at strengthening livelihoods, livestock production systems, land governance, and natural resource management. The National Lead Livestock Specialist works under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Sudan and in close coordination with the Assistant FAOR (Programme) and relevant Project Coordinators. The incumbent provides technical leadership and support to ensure the quality, coherence, and effective implementation of livestock-related activities across relevant projects, focusing on animal health, disease surveillance, fodder and feeding systems, livestock value chains, producer organizations, and community-based livestock services.
Salary and benefits
- Employment under a National Project Personnel (NPP) non-staff requisition contract.
- Initial contract duration of 3 months, extendable based on performance and requirements.
Who can apply?
- Must be a national of Sudan.
- Advanced university degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Livestock Production, Animal Health, Agriculture, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in livestock production, animal health, veterinary services, livestock development, pastoral/agro-pastoral systems, or related areas.
- Working knowledge (level C) 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
- Complete online profile detailing employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills.
- Letter of motivation attached to the online profile.
When to apply
- Job posted date: August 31, 2026.
- Application closure date: September 9, 2026, at 9:59:00 PM UTC.
How to apply
- Visit the FAO recruitment portal (Jobs at FAO) and register or complete your online profile.
- Ensure your employment records, educational qualifications, and language proficiencies are complete and accurate.
- Attach your letter of motivation to the online profile.
- Submit your application through the online recruitment portal before the stated closure date.
Additional information
- FAO does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Candidates may be requested to provide performance assessments and authorization for background, work, education, character, military, and police verification checks.
- Appointment is subject to medical fitness certification, security clearances, and relevant background checks.
- FAO maintains a zero-tolerance policy for conduct incompatible with its mandate, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and discrimination.
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 an advanced degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or a related field.
- You have at least 5 years of professional experience in livestock production or animal health.
- You have experience working with pastoral or agro-pastoral systems.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is for 3 months, which is a short-term commitment that may be extended based on performance.
- The role is on-site in Khartoum, so you must be available for immediate deployment in that location.
- You should verify the current project scope to ensure your technical expertise in disease surveillance or fodder systems matches the immediate needs.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is well-suited for a livestock expert looking to provide immediate technical leadership in emergency and livelihood interventions. It is a great opportunity to contribute to community resilience in Sudan and gain experience with FAO project implementation.
Our take
Sudanese nationals with strong backgrounds in animal health and livestock development who are looking for immediate, project-based work should apply; those seeking long-term, permanent employment may find the 3-month initial duration a factor to consider.
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