Leveraging Indigenous Genetics for a Climate-Resilient Future
As climate pressures mount, African farmers are turning to indigenous cattle breeds—not just for survival, but for a sustainable and profitable future.
FAO Recruitment: National Project Coordinator – Angola
Job Title: National Project CoordinatorJob Posting Date: 15 May 2026Closing Date: 30 May 2026Duty Station: Luanda, AngolaDuration: 12 months, with possibility of extensionContract Type: National Project PersonnelOrganization: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsOrganizational Unit: FAO Representation in Angola The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is recruiting a National Project Coordinator […]
Strengthening Regional Stability: FAO Orchestrates Strategic Cooperation on Cross-Border Transhumance
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), in collaboration with regional partners, convened a high-level technical on January 29th and 30th, 2026 in Douala to address the complex challenges of cross-border transhumance between Cameroon, Chad, and the Central Africa Republic (CAR). Recognizing that the seasonal migration of livestock is a cornerstone of […]
Jobs – Post-Doctoral Scientist (Evidence Synthesis – livestock/climat/impacts santé) — Nairobi, Kenya
The International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) seeks to recruit a Post-Doctoral Scientist – Evidence Synthesis to lead and shape high-quality evidence syntheses (evidence gap maps, systematic reviews, meta-analyses) in support of ILRI’s research programmes and global livestock development agenda. ILRI works to improve food and nutritional security and reduce poverty in developing countries through research […]
Senegal’s 145 Billion FCFA Leap: Engineering the Future of African Livestock
Senegal has unveiled a monumental 145 billion FCFA roadmap to revolutionize its livestock sector, signaling a shift from traditional pastoralism to a high-tech industrial powerhouse. At the heart of this ambitious initiative is the strategic management and genetic integration of 1,050 high-performance bovines, serving as the biological engine for national herd improvement. This is not […]