Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany (VSF Germany) is recruiting a Project Manager for its South Sudan Country Programme.
The position will be based in Fangak County, South Sudan, with frequent travel to Pigi/Canal. This is an international position, fully field-based, with an expected start date of 1 August 2026. The contract duration is 12 months, renewable depending on performance.
VSF Germany is a non-governmental, non-profit international organisation working in veterinary relief and development. Its work supports pastoralists and vulnerable communities through animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety, food security and livelihood-strengthening interventions.
Position Summary
Position: Project Manager
Organisation: Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany
Department: Program
Country: South Sudan
Duty Station: Fangak County, South Sudan, with travel to Pigi/Canal
Expected Start Date: 1 August 2026
Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable depending on performance
Contract Type: International position
Reporting Line: VSF Germany Country Director or designated line manager
Application Deadline: 20 July 2026
Key Responsibilities
The Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, management, monitoring and implementation of project activities in South Sudan.
Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring that project implementation is aligned with the approved work plan and budget;
- Ensuring compliance with donor and government regulations;
- Managing the project budget and monitoring expenditure;
- Developing work plans, financial projections and project reports;
- Coordinating technical and financial reporting for internal and donor requirements;
- Supporting internal and external monitoring and evaluation activities;
- Managing the project team and providing guidance across implementation components;
- Liaising with GFFO, HELP Germany, local government stakeholders and community governance structures;
- Conducting needs assessments in areas of intervention;
- Promoting accountability to affected populations, Do No Harm principles and community feedback mechanisms;
- Representing VSF Germany and the GFFO project in relevant forums and coordination platforms;
- Documenting best practices, lessons learned and human-interest stories;
- Contributing to proposal development and field-based data collection.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
- A degree in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or a Master’s degree in Animal Science, Food Security and Livelihoods, or a related field;
- At least 8 years of experience in project management, preferably in food security, livestock and emergency response programmes in conflict or post-conflict settings;
- At least 1–2 years of international experience in programme or project management in conflict-prone and pastoralist environments, preferably in South Sudan or the Horn of Africa;
- Experience implementing market systems development approaches for animal health interventions;
- Proven leadership and multi-stakeholder project management experience;
- Familiarity with GFFO-funded projects;
- Strong knowledge of LEGS standards and community-based animal health;
- Excellent communication skills and fluency in English;
- Ability to work in remote and insecure environments;
- Commitment to teamwork, gender equality, participatory approaches and sustainable development.
Knowledge of local languages will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit:
- An application letter indicating current pay;
- A CV;
- Names and full contact details of three referees, including one immediate supervisor.
Applications should be submitted through the official Google Form:
https://forms.gle/tk8QGaaZMMgutK9V7
Application deadline: 20 July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should not submit transcripts, academic degrees or recommendation letters at this stage. These documents will only be requested when needed.
VSF Germany does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process and does not work through recruitment agents.
