About the opportunity
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) leads international efforts to defeat hunger. This temporary position is located in the municipality of Tierralta, within the department of Córdoba, Colombia, under the FAO Partnership and Liaison Office in Colombia. The specialist will lead and provide professional guidance for the recovery and strengthening of livestock production systems of participating families and communities through technical assistance, capacity building, and promotion of sustainable and resilient production practices with a focus on risk management and vulnerability reduction against climate variability.
Salary and benefits
- Stipend/Salary provided as National Project Personnel (NPP)
- 6-month temporary contract with a 2-month probationary period
Who can apply?
- Professional degree in veterinary medicine, veterinary medicine and zootechnics, or zootechnics
- 4 years of post-graduation experience in implementing projects aimed at recovering and strengthening livestock production at the family, community, and organizational scale
- Working knowledge of Spanish (Level C)
- Colombian nationality
Required documents
- Online profile application
- Academic credentials from an institution listed in the World Higher Education Database (WHED)/UNESCO
When to apply
- Application deadline is 16 October 2026 at 21:59:00
How to apply
- Go to the FAO recruitment website (FAO Jobs)
- Complete your profile online and submit your application through the recruitment portal
Additional information
- FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process
- Academic credentials must align with ISCED standards
- All 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…
- An ideal opportunity for professional veterinarians or zootechnicians in Colombia with extensive field experience in rural development and livestock recovery.
- Well-suited for professionals passionate about community-level resilience, sustainable agriculture, and climate risk management.
- Offers direct involvement in impactful UN humanitarian and recovery projects supporting vulnerable rural populations.
What should you think carefully about?
- The position is a fixed 6-month temporary contract based locally in Tierralta, Córdoba, requiring physical presence and travel.
- Fluency in Spanish (Level C) and Colombian nationality are mandatory eligibility prerequisites.
- Candidates must commit strictly to UN codes of conduct, including zero tolerance policies for sexual exploitation and abuse.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role serves as a strong stepping stone for professionals seeking hands-on project management and technical advisory experience within international organizations like the United Nations, specifically in the fields of agricultural resilience, livestock management, and rural emergency response.
Our take
Colombian veterinary and zootechnical professionals with at least four years of relevant field experience who wish to contribute directly to sustainable agricultural recovery in Córdoba should strongly consider applying before the October deadline.
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