About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations Sudan Representation is implementing interventions aimed at strengthening livelihoods, livestock production systems, land governance, and natural resource management. Livestock and pastoral/agro-pastoral production systems are central to Sudan’s rural economy, providing food, nutrition, and income to millions of households. However, challenges such as conflict, restricted mobility, climate variability, degradation of water and rangeland resources, and limited access to animal health services have adversely affected livestock productivity. The National Lead Livestock Specialist will provide technical leadership and support to ensure the quality, coherence, and effective implementation of livestock-related activities across relevant projects, with particular attention to animal health, disease surveillance, fodder and feeding systems, livestock value chains, producer organizations, and community-based livestock services.
Salary and benefits
- National Project Personnel (NPP) non-staff opportunity contract with a 3-month duration that is extendable.
Who can apply?
- 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.
- Must be a national of Sudan.
Required documents
- Online profile containing employment records, academic qualifications, and language skills
- Letter of motivation
When to apply
- Job Posting Date: 13/Aug/2026
- Closure Date: 27/Aug/2026, 9:59:00 PM
How to apply
- Visit the recruitment website at Jobs at FAO and complete your online profile accurately and completely, including 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.
- Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.
- Higher educational qualifications must be obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED).
- Appointment is subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit, accreditation, visa requirements, and security clearances.
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…
- Sudanese nationals with an advanced degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, or a related field.
- Professionals with at least five years of experience in animal health, disease surveillance, or agro-pastoral systems.
- Bilingual candidates who possess working knowledge of both English and Arabic.
What should you think carefully about?
- The initial contract is only for three months, meaning the reader should verify the likelihood and criteria for extension.
- The role is on-site in Khartoum, requiring the candidate to be based in or able to operate within Sudan.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This opportunity is ideal for a professional looking to apply their technical expertise in animal health and livestock value chains to a high-impact UN agency project. It serves as a valuable way to gain experience in pastoral resilience and natural resource management within the context of Sudan's rural economy.
Our take
Sudanese nationals with advanced veterinary or animal science degrees and significant field experience in pastoral systems should seriously consider this role, while those without Sudanese nationality or the required bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic will not be eligible.
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