Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany (VSF Germany) is recruiting a Project Officer – Food Security and Livelihoods for its South Sudan Country Programme.
The position is based in Fangak County, Jonglei State, South Sudan, with frequent field travel to Pigi/Canal. This is a national position, 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. The organisation supports pastoralists and vulnerable communities through animal health, agriculture, marketing, food safety, food security and livelihood-strengthening interventions.
Position Summary
Position: Project Officer – Food Security and Livelihoods
Organisation: Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Germany
Department: Program
Country: South Sudan
Duty Station: Fangak County, Jonglei State, with frequent field travel to Pigi/Canal
Expected Start Date: 1 August 2026
Contract Duration: 12 months, renewable depending on performance
Contract Type: National position
Reporting Line: Program Manager / Livestock Specialist
Application Deadline: 20 July 2026
Key Responsibilities
The Project Officer will support the implementation of the Sudan Crisis Regional Life-Saving Response (SCRLR) in Fangak and Pigi/Canal Counties of Jonglei State.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting food security and livelihoods interventions targeting vulnerable households;
- Contributing to agriculture, animal health services, fisheries and multipurpose cash support activities;
- Supporting the establishment of county and Payam-level committees;
- Facilitating awareness sessions on project activities, protection principles and GBV-related issues;
- Participating in beneficiary targeting and household selection;
- Supporting detailed implementation planning with staff, partners and stakeholders;
- Ensuring project activities are implemented according to the work plan;
- Participating in project activity and budget planning;
- Leading implementation, monitoring, follow-up and evaluation at Payam level;
- Documenting community meetings, seminars, workshops, achievements and lessons learned;
- Supporting monthly, quarterly, midterm and annual reporting;
- Liaising with government institutions, NGO partners, CBOs and local stakeholders;
- Supporting beneficiary identification, documentation and record keeping;
- Facilitating trainings, workshops and experience-sharing activities for beneficiaries and government line departments.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should have:
- A university degree in Veterinary Medicine, Animal Science, Food Security and Livelihoods, Agriculture, Pastoralism, or a related field;
- At least five years of practical experience implementing livestock health, agriculture and multipurpose cash interventions with NGOs;
- At least two years of relevant experience with international NGOs, preferably in the Greater Upper Nile Region;
- Familiarity with GFFO Emergency Response frameworks;
- Analytical skills for market analysis;
- Strong interpersonal skills;
- Fluency in English;
- Fluency in local languages;
- Field experience in South Sudan or similar contexts.
Local candidates are preferred, as the position does not include accommodation or transport allowance in Fangak or Pigi/Canal.
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/M2chhWSGrNe3FpQx8
Application deadline: 20 July 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applicants should not submit copies of 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.
