Vision 2030, 2030 Updated Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy and Action Plan (SADS-2030), National Water Resources Plan, 2017-2037, Egypt National Climate Change Strategy-2050 and First Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (2022), National Food and Nutrition Strategy (2022-2030), Egypt National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (2018-2022), Programmer (2022), National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women, 2030, Haya Karima Initiative (Decent Life – Sustainable Rural Communities) 2019-2030, Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) Program, and residential Initiative “Bedaya – A New Beginning for Human Building”.Vision 2030, 2030 Updated Sustainable Agricultural Development Strategy and Action Plan (SADS-2030), National Water Resources Plan, 2017-2037, Egypt National Climate Change Strategy-2050 and First Updated Nationally Determined Contributions (2022), National Food and Nutrition Strategy (2022-2030), Egypt National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance (2018-2022), Programmer (2022), National Strategy for the Empowerment of Egyptian Women, 2030, Haya Karima Initiative (Decent Life – Sustainable Rural Communities) 2019-2030, Nexus of Water, Food and Energy (NWFE) Program, and residential Initiative “Bedaya – A New Beginning for Human Building”.

The Field Animal Health

Specialist will be based in one of FAO’s intervention governorates (Assiut or Beheira).

Reporting Lines The Field Animal Health

Specialist will work under the direct supervision of FAO Representative in Egypt, the day-to-day guidance of the Project Coordinator and in close collaboration with FAO Egypt Livestock and Animal Health team.

Technical Focus

Animal health, disease surveillance and control, capacity development, technical support to One Health approach and animal health project activities.



Support the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of animal health and livestock activities in the project funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) “Tackling Climate Change Through Sustainable Livestock Management” GCP/EGY/040/ITA. Conduct field assessments, identify animal health priorities, and support disease surveillance, vaccination campaigns, outbreak investigations, and emergency response activities.

Promote good animal husbandry practices, biosecurity, animal welfare, antimicrobial stewardship, and the One Health approach through field interventions and technical guidance. Organize and deliver training, field demonstrations, and capacity-building activities for veterinarians, para-veterinarians, community animal health workers, extension staff, and livestock producers, and develop the necessary technical and training materials. Coordinate with the General Organization for Veterinary Services (GOVS), local veterinary authorities, research institutions, implementing partners, and other stakeholders to ensure effective implementation of project activities.

Monitor field activities, collect and analyze technical data, contribute to monitoring and evaluation, and prepare technical reports, mission reports, training reports, and other project documentation. Contribute to the preparation of annual work plans, technical specifications, procurement documents,



and other technical outputs required for project implementation. Support the organization of technical meetings, workshops, and stakeholder consultations, and perform other related duties as assigned by the Project Manager.

University degree in veterinary sciences, animal health and related fields; At least 5 years of experience in sustainable animal health and livestock activities; Working knowledge (level C) of Arabic, limited knowledge (level B) of English; Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement FAO does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing) Please note that FAO only considers higher educational qualifications obtained from an institution accredited/recognized in the World Higher Education Database (WHED), a list updated by the International Association of Universities (IAU) / United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). The list can be accessed at For additional employment opportunities visit the FAO employment website: Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances. Type of Requisition NPP (National Project Personnel) Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks FAO’s commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations. #

📌 Field Animal Health Specialist (Roma)
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