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KBR Inc.
Iraq - Baghdad
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<p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>SAP Operations Manager-Onsite<br><br><p><b>SAP Operations Manager: </b><i>Majnoon Oil Field, Iraq | IM / IT Operations</i></p><br><br><p><b>Role Title: </b>SAP Operations Manager</p><br><br><p><b>Location: </b>Majnoon Oil Field, Iraq</p><br><br><p><b>Function: </b>IM / IT Operations</p><br><br><p><b>Role Type: </b>Site-based operational leadership</p><br><br><p><b>Reports To: </b>IM & IT Leadership</p><br><br><p><b>Team Scope: </b>Small site-based SAP support team</p><br><br><p><b>Preferred Profile: </b>Iraqi national; fluent English and Arabic preferred</p><br><br><p><b>Additional Language: </b>Chinese advantageous</p><br><br>Preface<p>We are seeking an experienced SAP Operations Manager to lead a small SAP team at the Majnoon Oil Field and ensure reliable, controlled, and business-aligned SAP operations. The role is critical to maintaining operational continuity across procurement, inventory, maintenance, finance, compliance, reporting, and wider field execution activities.</p><br><br><p>SAP is a core business platform for Majnoon. It enables structured procurement, material availability, maintenance execution, financial control, approvals, compliance visibility, and management reporting. The SAP Operations Manager will ensure that SAP remains stable, usable, properly governed, and aligned with practical oil and gas workflows.</p><br><br>Professional Summary<p>The ideal candidate will have more than 10 years of SAP experience, strong site-facing operational discipline, and proven ability to lead a compact support team in a complex industrial environment. The individual must be able to manage incidents, prioritize business-critical issues, coordinate with corporate SAP and vendor teams, improve user adoption, and maintain strong governance over access, licensing, data quality, and process compliance.</p><br><br>Core Competencies<ul><li>SAP operations leadership across SAP ECC and/or S/4HANA environments.</li><li>Strong practical understanding of SAP MM, SAP PM, and SAP FI/CO processes.</li><li>Oil and gas field process understanding, including maintenance, procurement, materials, cost control, approval of workflows, and operational reporting.</li><li>Team leadership, work prioritization, coaching, knowledge transfer, and performance management.</li><li>Incident, problem, change, access, licence, and escalation management within an ITIL-aligned support model.</li><li>Data integrity, master data governance, compliance with evidence, and audit readiness.</li><li>Clear communication with operations, maintenance, procurement, finance, compliance, IT, vendors, and client stakeholders.</li></ul>Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage day-to-day SAP operations for site-based oil and gas activities, ensuring system availability, stable support, and timely issue resolution.</li><li>Lead the SAP team, allocate work, manage priorities, monitor performance, coach team members, and ensure appropriate support coverage.</li><li>Act as the primary site interface between SAP users, IM / IT leadership, corporate SAP support, vendors, and business process owners.</li><li>Ensure SAP issues are logged, prioritized, investigated, escalated, and closed in line with agreed service levels and operational impact.</li><li>Support SAP user access management, role changes, approval evidence, licence oversight, and segregation of duties considerations.</li><li>Coordinate SAP process alignment with field workflows, reducing workarounds, duplicate data entry, manual reconciliation, and recurring user errors.</li><li>Support onboarding and training for new SAP users, approvers, planners, warehouse teams, finance users, and operational stakeholders.</li><li>Prepare concise leadership reporting covering SAP performance, critical issues, blockers, risks, recurring problems, and improvement actions.</li><li>Maintain and improve SAP operational procedures, support guides, escalation routes, user instructions, and knowledge transfer materials.</li><li>Support integration of SAP with relevant site systems, reporting tools, interfaces, and third-party applications where required.</li></ul>SAP Module and Process Coverage<p><b>Confirmed Core Module Focus</b></p><br><br><p>The current SAP Operations Manager role profile references SAP ECC / S/4HANA operations and the core modules SAP MM, SAP PM, and SAP FI/CO. These are therefore treated as the core module requirements for enhanced specification.</p><br><br>SAP MM - Materials Management<ul><li>Procurement, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, goods receipt, vendor coordination, inventory visibility, warehouse support, and material master data.</li><li>Operational relevance: supports spares availability, field procurement, stock control, materials traceability, and avoidance of operational delays.</li></ul>SAP PM - Plant Maintenance<ul><li>Maintenance notifications, work orders, equipment structures, functional locations, asset history, maintenance planning, and execution support.</li><li>Operational relevance: supports asset reliability, corrective maintenance, planned maintenance, equipment availability, and operational continuity.</li></ul>SAP FI/CO - Finance and Controlling<ul><li>Cost centers, internal orders, financial postings, cost capture, approvals, cost reporting, and compliance with finance and control requirements.</li><li>Operational relevance: enables transparent cost control, expenditure governance, budget alignment, and reliable financial reporting for operations.</li></ul>Related SAP and Integration Areas - Where Applicable<ul><li>SAP PS or project controls integration for WBS structures, commitments, project cost visibility, and finance/procurement alignment.</li><li>SAP HCM, time-writing, or workforce charging interfaces where locally used for labour capture, working time approval, or cost recovery.</li><li>SAP Basis, security, authorization, licensing, transport, monitoring, and technical escalation coordination.</li><li>SAP reporting, data extracts, interfaces, dashboards, and integration points used to improve operational visibility and reduce manual reconciliation.</li></ul>Required Experience<ul><li>Minimum 10 years of SAP experience, including operational support, functional support, SAP service delivery, or SAP team leadership responsibility.</li><li>Experience supporting SAP in oil and gas, energy, engineering, construction, utilities, industrial operations, or comparable large-scale operational environments.</li><li>Proven leadership of small technical or functional teams, including workload planning, performance monitoring, coaching, and service prioritization.</li><li>Strong experience with SAP incident management, problem management, access support, change coordination, escalation management, and service reporting.</li><li>Ability to convert user issues and operational pain points into clear SAP support actions, escalation packs, process improvements, or training interventions.</li><li>Experience working with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Warehouse, Maintenance, Operations, Project Controls, HR/time-writing, Compliance, and IT stakeholders.</li></ul>Technical Skills<ul><li>SAP ECC and/or SAP S/4HANA operations experience.</li><li>Working knowledge of SAP MM, PM, and FI/CO modules and their operational dependencies.</li><li>Awareness of SAP Basis, authorizations, roles, user access, licence administration, interfaces, monitoring, and transport coordination.</li><li>Understanding of SAP HANA and/or Oracle database concepts, performance monitoring, reporting extracts, and basic troubleshooting.</li><li>General IT infrastructure, endpoint, network, and service management awareness sufficient to coordinate cross-IT issue resolution.</li><li>Strong MS Office and reporting capability, including issue trackers, service dashboards, action logs, operational reports, and leadership summaries.</li></ul>Certifications<ul><li>SAP Certified Application Associate in a relevant module such as MM, PM, FI/CO, S/4HANA, or SAP business process integration preferred.</li><li>ITIL Foundation or equivalent service management certification advantageous.</li><li>Oil and gas safety, site induction, or industrial operations safety training preferred.</li><li>Project management or team leadership certification is advantageous where the candidate has broader service improvement responsibilities.</li></ul>Languages<ul><li>English: fluent business and technical communication required.</li><li>Arabic: native or fluent capability preferred.</li><li>Chinese: Advantageous</li></ul>KPIs and Success Measures<ul><li>Maintain SAP system availability in line with agreed operational service levels, with target uptime of 99.9 percent where technically achievable.</li><li>Ensure critical SAP incidents are acknowledged, prioritized, escalated, and progressed within agreed SLA targets.</li><li>Maintain controlled user access, approval evidence, licence oversight, and compliance readiness.</li><li>Deliver monthly SAP operations reporting covering performance, risks, blockers, open actions, recurring issues, and improvement progress.</li><li>Improve SAP team capability through documented procedures, coaching, cross-training, and knowledge transfer.</li><li>Reduce repeat issues, avoidable workarounds, data quality defects, and manual reconciliation activities through targeted improvement actions.</li></ul>Reporting Structure<ul><li>Reports directly to the Site IT Manager / IM & IT leadership.</li><li>Works closely with Operations and Maintenance stakeholders to ensure SAP supports practical field execution requirements.</li><li>Coordinates with Corporate SAP functional and technical teams for escalations, enhancements, access issues, system updates, and specialist support.</li><li>Collaborates with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Compliance, Project Controls, HR/time-writing, vendors, and external support providers as required.</li></ul>Preferred Candidate Profile<p>The preferred candidate will combine SAP functional awareness, disciplined service management, and practical oilfield delivery experience. They should be comfortable working directly with users, challenging poor data or weak process discipline, supporting operational priorities, and communicating clearly with leadership. The candidate should be capable of stabilizing daily SAP operations while strengthening local capability, improving documentation, and reducing dependency on informal support arrangements.</p><br><br><br><br><br> </div>
KBR Inc.
Iraq - Baghdad
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<p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>IT EPC Project Manager-Onsite<br><br><p><b>IT Infrastructure / PMO Manager</b></p><br><br><p><b>Role Purpose</b></p><br><br><p>Provide senior leadership for IT integration, operations readiness and technology delivery across oil and gas and wider operational environments. The role has a strong bias towards IT programme and project management, PMO governance, delivery assurance, stakeholder alignment, vendor coordination and the controlled transition of technology services into steady-state operations.</p><br><br>Role Summary<p><b>Field Description</b></p><br><br><p><b>Position Title:</b> IT Infrastructure / PMO Manager</p><br><br><p><b>Function</b>: IT / Im / Digital Delivery / Operations Support</p><br><br><p><b>Primary Focus</b>: IT programme leadership, project delivery, PMO governance, operations readiness and service integration</p><br><br><p><b>Operating Environment:</b> Oil and gas field operations, production facilities, remote sites, corporate offices and wider business operations</p><br><br><p><b>Key Technologies:</b> Enterprise IT, infrastructure, networks, cloud, field connectivity, Huawei / ZTE, CCTV, access control, SCADA-adjacent systems and digital operations platforms</p><br><br><p><b>Key Interfaces:</b> Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, HSE, Procurement, Contracts, Cyber Security, Vendors, Client teams and delivery partners</p><br><br><p><b>Role Level: Senior</b> delivery and operations leadership role with programme, project and service integration accountability</p><br><br>Professional Summary<p>Experienced IT Integration and Operations Manager with strong programme leadership, project management and PMO experience across complex oil and gas, industrial and wider business operations environments. Proven capability to lead multi-workstream technology delivery, infrastructure integration, operational readiness and service transition activities in challenging field and corporate settings.</p><br><br><p>Skilled in establishing delivery governance, programme controls, project reporting, risk and issue management, dependency tracking, vendor coordination and stakeholder engagement. Able to translate business and operational requirements into structured IT delivery plans that support field productivity, operational continuity, cyber resilience and long-term service sustainability.</p><br><br><p>Strong background in IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, field technology integration, Chinese technology platforms such as Huawei and ZTE, CCTV and access control solutions, industrial connectivity and operations support services. Experienced in coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring technology solutions are delivered safely, securely, on time and aligned with operational priorities.</p><br><br>Key Skills & Competencies<p><b>Competency Area</b></p><br><br><p><b>Capability Requirements</b></p><br><br><p><b>Programme Leadership: IT</b> programme governance, multi-workstream delivery, executive reporting, delivery assurance and stakeholder alignment</p><br><br><p><b>PMO & Project Controls: Integrated</b> planning, RAID management, dependency tracking, change control, benefits tracking, project dashboards and governance forums</p><br><br><p><b>Oil & Gas Operations: Technology</b> delivery across field operations, production sites, remote locations, maintenance support and wider operational environments</p><br><br><p><b>IT Integration: Infrastructure</b>, network, cloud, end-user services, field connectivity, enterprise applications and service transition planning</p><br><br><p><b>Vendor & Commercial Delivery:</b>Vendor governance, procurement support, contract coordination, service order tracking, supplier performance and delivery acceptance</p><br><br><p><b>Operational Readiness:</b>Cutover planning, mobilization, handover, support model design, service readiness and transition to operations</p><br><br><p><b>Risk & Compliance:</b>Project risk management, cyber security coordination, business continuity, disaster recovery and compliance alignment</p><br><br>Key ResponsibilitiesProgramme Leadership & Delivery Governance<ul><li>Lead IT programmes and strategic technology initiatives across oil and gas field operations, production facilities, corporate environments and wider business operations.</li><li>Establish programme governance, delivery cadence, reporting standards and escalation routes across multiple projects and workstreams.</li><li>Maintain integrated delivery plans covering milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, actions, decisions, resourcing and budget considerations.</li><li>Provide senior-level reporting to leadership and client stakeholders, including delivery status, critical path risks, decisions required and recovery actions.</li></ul>PMO, Project Controls & Assurance<ul><li>Develop and manage PMO-type frameworks including project charters, delivery dashboards, RAID logs, action trackers, change controls, dependency registers and benefits tracking.</li><li>Ensure consistent project management discipline across infrastructure, service transition, application, cyber security and digital delivery initiatives.</li><li>Drive project assurance reviews to confirm scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk, operational readiness and stakeholder acceptance criteria.</li><li>Support governance forums, steering committees and working groups with clear agendas, minutes, decision logs and follow-up actions.</li></ul>IT Integration & Operations Management<ul><li>Lead integration of IT infrastructure, networks, cloud services, end-user computing, field connectivity and operational support services into a cohesive delivery and support model.</li><li>Coordinate technology deployment across remote oilfield sites, production facilities, camps, offices, warehouses and operational support locations.</li><li>Ensure IT services are designed and transitioned into operations with appropriate support processes, service ownership, monitoring, documentation and escalation paths.</li><li>Align IT delivery with operations, maintenance, engineering, HSE and business priorities to minimize disruption and support reliable field performance.</li></ul>Oil & Gas and Wider Operations Technology Delivery<ul><li>Support technology planning and delivery for field operations, production support, maintenance execution, logistics, security, camp operations and wider industrial environments.</li><li>Coordinate deployment of ruggedized field IT, communications, surveillance, access control, industrial Wi-Fi, network connectivity and operational technology-adjacent systems.</li><li>Work with operations teams to define practical requirements, manage site constraints and deliver solutions suitable for remote, high-availability and safety-critical environments.</li><li>Support operational readiness, cutover planning and handover for new facilities, brownfield enhancements and transition activities.</li></ul>Vendor, Procurement & Stakeholder Management<ul><li>Manage delivery interfaces with vendors, system integrators, service providers and technology partners including Huawei, ZTE, CCTV, access control, network and cloud suppliers.</li><li>Support procurement, service order development, technical evaluation, delivery acceptance and contract performance monitoring.</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders across IT, IM, Digital, Cyber Security, Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Procurement and client teams.</li><li>Resolve delivery blockers through structured escalation, commercial coordination and clear ownership of actions.</li></ul>Risk, Cyber Security & Business Continuity<ul><li>Ensure project delivery incorporates cyber security, data protection, resilience, backup, disaster recovery and business continuity requirements from the outset.</li><li>Maintain visibility of programme and operational risks, ensuring mitigation plans are documented, owned and progressed.</li><li>Coordinate with cyber security teams to ensure infrastructure, remote access, vendor connectivity and operational systems are reviewed and controlled.</li><li>Support incident response, recovery planning and service continuity arrangements for critical IT and operational support systems.</li></ul>Team Leadership & Capability Development<ul><li>Lead cross-functional IT delivery teams, coordinators, engineers, vendors and support resources to deliver agreed programme and operational outcomes.</li><li>Coach team members in project management discipline, delivery reporting, stakeholder communication and operational support expectations.</li><li>Promote a structured delivery culture focused on accountability, transparency, measurable progress and continuous improvement.</li><li>Support local capability development and knowledge transfer through documentation, mentoring and structured handover activities.</li></ul>Education, Certifications & Professional DevelopmentEducation<ul><li>Bachelor degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Systems, Project Management or equivalent relevant experience.</li></ul>Preferred Certifications<ul><li>PMP, PRINCE2 Practitioner, MSP, AgilePM, Scrum Master or equivalent programme / project management certification.</li><li>ITIL Foundation or higher, with practical service transition and IT operations experience.</li><li>Microsoft Azure, Cisco, Huawei, ZTE, cloud, infrastructure or networking certifications would be advantageous.</li><li>Cyber security, business continuity or risk management certifications would be advantageous.</li></ul>Technical Proficiencies<ul><li>Project and PMO tools: Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Primavera P6, Power BI, Excel dashboards and SharePoint action tracking.</li><li>Technology domains: networks, servers, cloud, end-user computing, field connectivity, CCTV, access control, industrial Wi-Fi and SCADA-adjacent infrastructure.</li><li>Vendor platforms: Cisco, Huawei, ZTE, Microsoft, VMware, Azure, AWS, Alibaba Cloud and common oilfield technology ecosystems.</li></ul>Suggested KPIs<p><b>KPI Area/ Measure /Target Intent</b></p><br><br><p>Programme Delivery</p><br><br><p>Milestones delivered against approved baseline</p><br><br><p>Improve predictability and delivery confidence</p><br><br><p>PMO Control</p><br><br><p>RAID items, actions and decisions tracked to closure</p><br><br><p>Strengthen governance and accountability</p><br><br><p>Operational Readiness</p><br><br><p>Services transitioned with approved support model and documentation</p><br><br><p>Reduce post-go-live instability</p><br><br><p>Stakeholder Management</p><br><br><p>Leadership reporting, decision papers and governance forums delivered on schedule</p><br><br><p>Improve alignment and timely decision-making</p><br><br><p>Vendor Performance</p><br><br><p>Supplier deliverables accepted against scope, quality and schedule</p><br><br><p>Increase vendor accountability and delivery assurance</p><br><br><p>Risk Reduction</p><br><br><p>High-priority delivery and operational risks mitigated</p><br><br><p>Protect service continuity and field operations</p><br><br>Languages<ul><li>English: Fluent</li><li>Arabic: Advantageous</li></ul><br><br><br> </div>
Iraq - Baghdad
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<p>Overview ***This position will be physically located in Iraq*** Working across the globe, V2X builds smart solutions designed to integrate physical and digital infrastructure from base to battlefield. We bring 120 years of successful mission support to improve security, streamline logistics, and enhance readiness. Aligned around a shared purpose, our $4.5B company and 16,000 people work alongside our clients, here and abroad, to tackle their most complex challenges with integrity, respect, responsibility, and professionalism. Responsible for the supervision of an assigned aircraft or structural firefighting crew on an alternating shift, supervising all assigned crew members in fire ground situations as well as the performance of care and maintenance of apparatus and equipment as defined in the current task order, Performance Work Standard (PWS), and as directed by Vectrus. Responsible for implementing and maintaining all fire protection services related functional standards within their assigned department IAW the Statement of Work. Implements the Fire Chief’s comprehensive firefighting program at the assigned installation to ensure compliance with AR 420-1, Army Facilities Management, Chapter 25, Fire and Emergency Services, Local work instructions, and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Guidelines. Responsibilities This position description is subject to change at any time as needed to meet the requirements of the program or company. + Reports to the Assistant Chief of Operations and functions under their direct supervision. + Supervises a structural and/or aircraft firefighting crew at assigned fire department to ensure compliance with PWS and all local requirements are met. + Assigns, directs, and reviews the work of assigned subordinate employees who assist in carrying out program activities. Ensure timely submittal of CDRL, deliverable, and work product reports pertaining to the operations section as required. Ensure scheduling of required fire protection equipment inspections to comply and meet PWS requirements for the department. + Prevents loss of life and minimizes damage to property and the environment from fire by directing fire attack, confinement, salvage, overhaul, ventilation and rescue activities, to include performing emergency medical care and CPR. Protects and preserves evidence at a fire scene and may participate in investigation of fire incidents. + Assures that procedures are affected; station logs and other records pertinent to reports, activities, drills, equipment inspections, etc., are maintained properly and submitted within time limits, if required. + Maintains current knowledge of the base, its structures, and all systems related to fire protection. + Ensures related firefighting duties are accomplished and documented as outlined in the PWS and department work instructions. When aircraft/facility pre-fire plans are outdated, develop and provide updates. Performs required operators maintenance and tests on rescue tools and saws, ground ladders, fire hose, ropes, harnesses and hardware; serviceable inspections of firefighters’ protective firefighting clothing; and enforces mandated standards for a respiratory protection program for self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). + Participates in career and proficiency training programs designed to increase technical proficiency of firefighters. Provide and conducts scheduled training as prescribed by the Fire Chief’s Annual Training Plan and as scheduled by the Assistant Fire Chief. + When first to arrive on-scene, serves as the incident commander of a fire/crash scene until relieved by the Assistant Fire Chief. Determines the best course of action to minimize loss or damage from fires or explosions. Directs the placement of firefighting equipment and personnel to ensure maximum utilization in fire control of aircraft crash/rescue operations. Assesses the fire scene/emergency situation to facilitate fire/rescue operations and to brief the Assistant Fire Chief upon arrival. + Leads and directs assigned firefighting crew to provide safe and proper rescue operations of endangered persons. Ensures rescue operations are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures and minimize the risk of additional danger to firefighting personnel and endangered persons. Employs firefighting measures to minimize the loss or damage as a result of fire or explosions. Responds to hazardous material incidents; leads operations level actions, as directed by the Assistant Fire Chief, to establish control of the affected area with minimal risk to response + As required and/or assigned, oversees fire alarm communication center operations to ensure all firefighting equipment and personnel are dispatched as required. Ensures that the communications center is manned at all times during the shift. Oversees the checkout of communications equipment at the beginning of the shift. As necessary, details additional personnel in case of short staffing. Maintains constant contact with the communications center during real world emergencies or fire drills. + Ensures the maintenance of reference materials such as the NFPA Standards, IFSTA Training Manuals, Lesson Plans, and reviews and provides input to work instructions pertaining to the operations, training, and communications sections of the department. + Performs mid-level supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers’ performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating technique + Performs other duties and assignments as required or as directed by the Assistant Fire Chief or Fire Chief. Qualifications + Qualifications + Minimum Qualifications: Education/Certifications: One year related experience may be substituted for one year of education, if degree is required. + Must be CAC eligible and/or able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) + Must be a U.S. Citizen + Must be able to pass annual firefighter Occupational Health Exam and SCBA Fit Testing IAW NFPA 1582 and 1583 + Certifications: + Must possess current DoD (IFSAC/PROBOARD) certifications for: Fire Officer I, Fire Inspector I, Fire Instructor I, Airport Fire Fighter, Hazardous Materials - Operations, and Driver/Operator ARFF and Pumper, Mobile Water Supply + Must possess current CPR and First Aid First Responder certification + Required to have IFSAC or Pro-Board Certification + Preferred Qualification: + Undergraduate Degree preferred or equivalent work-related experience + Experience: + Minimum of (7) Seven years of related work experience. + Minimum of three years of leadership experience. + Preferred: + 3 Years’ experience as a Firefighter Crew Chief + Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) + Supervisory Responsibilities: + Supervises a shift and crew for response readiness. Performs training to his/her crew IAW with Assistant Chief training plan. + Skills: + Excellent computer, interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills required. + Computer skills include a working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook + Requires excellent organizational skills; with the ability to work under fast paced and adverse conditions. + Knowledge of fire protection mission and organization; fire safety requirements and objectives; firefighting and rescue procedures and techniques, firefighter training requirements, firefighting apparatus and equipment, alarm and suppression system operation; water supply systems; hazardous materials. + Required to have the requisite knowledge to maintain and operate: + Fire apparatus firefighting pumps + Firefighting/Rescue equipment, to include but not limited to, air, hydraulic, and hand tools + Vehicle mounted and portable firefighting pumps + Mounted fire suppression systems (Dry Chemical) + Attack lines and Master Streams + Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) + Working Conditions: + Must be capable of working in an extreme weather condition with temperatures exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Indoor and/or outdoor environment with very adverse and harsh conditions (i.e., hot, dry, dusty, desert environment with average temperatures of 30 degrees in the winter and 130 degrees in the summer months). + Includes some industrial production environment conditions as well. + Physical Requirements: + Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly to move objects. + Work may require heavy lifting, stooping, climbing, prolonged standing, prolonged sitting, and working with or in areas where a potential could exist for exposure to physical, chemical, or biological agents. Employee use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required for some situations. PPE includes, but is not limited to, head, foot, torso, respiratory, vision, and hearing protective devices. Must comply with all Fire and Safety Regulations and post policies. At V2X, we are deeply committed to both equal employment opportunity, including protection for Veterans and individuals with disabilities, and fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We ensure all individuals are treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, recognizing the strength that comes from a workforce rich in diverse experiences, perspectives, and skills. This commitment, aligned with our core Vision and Values of Integrity, Respect, and Responsibility, allows us to leverage differences, encourage innovation, and expand our success in the global marketplace, ultimately enabling us to best serve our clients.</p> </div>
World Vision International
Iraq - Baghdad
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<p>With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.<br>Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!</p><br><p><u>Employee Contract Type:</u></p><br>Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)<p><u>Job Description:</u></p><br><p><b><u><span>JOB OPPORTUNITY</span></u></b></p><br><p><b><u><span>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa</span></u></b></p><br><p><span>World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of </span><b><span>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa</span><span>.</span></b></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>PURPOSE OF POSITION</span></u><span>:</span></b></span></p><br><p><span><span>The </span><b><span>Market Systems Development Specialist</span></b><span> will lead the design and implementation of inclusive market systems interventions under the </span><b><span>“Sustainable and Resilient Future – Ninewa”</span></b><span> project. The role focuses on applying World Vision’s Markets for Communities approach to strengthen market linkages between producers, private sector actors, and public institutions, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity. The Specialist will identify opportunities to improve market functionality, facilitate value chain development, and design solutions that promote market growth and resilience. Responsibilities include building the capacity of project staff and partners on market systems development, harmonizing implementation and monitoring tools, and ensuring quality assurance in all economic development activities. The position will work closely with livelihood staff, saving groups, and financial institutions including microfinance providers to enable integrated market systems development and deliver measurable impact for farmers and local businesses.</span></span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>1. </span><span>Technical Leadership, Mapping of key stakeholders, coordination of the Market, and Value Chain Analysis:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Provide technical leadership on market systems and value chains for the Sustainable and Resilient Future–Ninewa project, adopting the Markets for Communities module;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Map and connect smallholder producers and saving groups to key market players (private/public/financial institutions) to increase productivity, profitability, and household incomes;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Develop/contribute training materials and manuals for management of agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises— including collection centers and value chain improvement;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify and support niche commercialization opportunities (e.g., high-value crops, off‑farm opportunities).</span></p><br><p><span>2. </span><span>Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and knowledge management:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Develop data collection tools and techniques to monitor interventions (including volume and value of marketed products in collection centers/cooperatives);</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Conduct follow-up visits to assess progress and provide technical support;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Document lessons learned, best practices, successes, case studies, and impacts for internal/external sharing;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Assist the Project Manager and MEAL Specialist in preparing timely, accurate, high-quality donor reports;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Apply innovative approaches to monitor and evaluate performance, effectiveness, and impact of livelihood interventions;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Support baseline and endline studies, research sustainable livelihoods and economic development; document case studies showing social transformation and sustainable development outcomes.</span></p><br><p><span>3. </span><span>Partnerships, networking, external engagements, and advocacy:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify, profile, and build strategic linkages with partners across value chains, market systems, and financial inclusion;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Liaise with financial institutions/MFIs to enable tailored financing and product development for commodity improvement and SME growth;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Ensure effective coordination and engagement among project partners and stakeholders for delivery of the Business Plan for Economic Empowerment;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Establish and maintain relations with Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and other relevant stakeholders;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Increase project visibility through engagement in value chain and market systems development;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Promote cross-learning through networks; participate in networking meetings and guide members toward mutually beneficial livelihood improvements;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Represent the project in forums, workshops, and conferences; meet regularly with like-minded bodies to strategize effective Market Systems Development;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Strengthen platforms for prioritized on‑farm, off‑farm, and non‑farm value chains;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify advocacy issues affecting smallholders and mobilize stakeholders to influence policies, remove barriers, and expand access to markets;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Lead mapping/selection/engagement/coordination of private sector actors.</span></p><br><p><span>4. </span><span>Acquisition of grants and resources:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify challenges/opportunities within project areas and formulate concepts/proposals for donors;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Participate in concept note/proposal development for livelihoods/resilience;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Generate quality data and evidence to support proposals and showcase impacts;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Build/strengthen relationships with private sector actors and donors to explore funding;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Leverage ground evidence to attract additional financing for market systems interventions.</span></p><br><p><span>Perform other duties as required</span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any other related field.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>A Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a Master’s.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>At least 5 years of relevant work experience in designing and implementing economic development/Market System development projects in the Private sector, Public or Non-Government Organizations.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Must have an awareness of key market system-related project models and approaches such as inclusive Market Systems Development, Local Value Chain Development (LVCD), Business Facilitation, (BF), Saving Groups, Microfinance, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA), Farmer Managed Natural Resources (FMNR), Citizen Voice and Action (CVA), Cash/Food Programming, and CBDRM.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, and international development agencies.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Sound knowledge of the Iraq Resilience and Livelihood programming context</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Demonstrated ability to work in Resilience and Livelihood programs across Iraq</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong project management skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong capacity building skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Good interpersonal skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to work with minimal supervision</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Proficiency in English (spoken and written).</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Capacity to carry training materials and equipment as needed.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience in designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and water conservation techniques.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Knowledge of local agricultural systems, market dynamics, and value chains in Iraq.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience with donor-funded projects, particularly those funded by UN agencies or international NGOs.</span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>The position is based in Ninewa-Mosul.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Willingness to travel frequently within Ninewa Governorate, including rural and field locations. (Up to 80% of the time)</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.</span></p><br><p><u>Applicant Types Accepted:</u></p><br>Local Applicants Only </div>