Business Developer Jobs in Iraq

<p><strong>Background</strong></p><p>Baz Booking is a hospitality booking application serving the Iraqi market. The application requires a Business Development Officer to expand its hotel partner network, develop commercial relationships, promote adoption, and generate sustainable booking growth.</p><p>The position requires strong experience in Software as a Service (SaaS) sales and business development, with the ability to explain digital products, demonstrate their business value, and convert prospects into active partners.</p><p>The Business Development Officer will manage the business development cycle, from market research and lead generation through presentations, negotiations, partner onboarding, and account development.</p><p>The officer will focus on securing productive partnerships and increasing actual use of Baz Booking, with performance assessed through partner activation, bookings, and commercial results.</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities</p><p><strong>A. Market Research and Business Development Planning</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify priority cities, hotel categories, customer segments, and partnership opportunities for Baz Booking.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Research competing booking platforms, hotel needs, commercial practices, and barriers to adopting digital booking services.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare a business development plan with defined prospects, outreach activities, targets, and timelines.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Recommend improvements to the application’s commercial positioning based on market evidence and partner feedback.</p><p><strong>B. Lead Generation and Partner Acquisition</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify and approach hotels, accommodation providers, travel agencies, corporate clients, and other relevant partners.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Build and maintain a qualified sales pipeline through direct outreach, meetings, referrals, networking, and industry events.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Engage hotel owners, general managers, sales managers, and other decision-makers.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Assess each prospect’s needs, decision-making process, commercial potential, and readiness to join the application.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain regular follow-up to move qualified opportunities toward agreement.</p><p><strong>C. Product Promotion and Demonstrations</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Deliver professional presentations and practical demonstrations of Baz Booking.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Explain the application’s available features, booking process, and potential business benefits in clear, nontechnical language.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Apply consultative SaaS sales techniques to understand client challenges and present relevant solutions.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Address objections relating to adoption, commercial terms, operational workload, and customer support.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate with marketing to develop accurate presentations, proposals, promotional materials, and partner success stories.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure all statements about functionality, integrations, and service commitments are verified with the responsible teams.</p><p><strong>D. Commercial Negotiation and Agreements</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare commercial proposals using approved pricing and partnership terms.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Negotiate agreements within delegated authority and obtain approval for exceptions.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate contract preparation, review, and signature with management and relevant teams.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain accurate records of agreed terms, commitments, renewal dates, and follow-up actions.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ensure a documented handover of commercial agreements to the teams responsible for implementation and support.</p><p><strong>E. Partner Onboarding and Activation</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate onboarding with hotel partners and internal operational and technical teams.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Follow up on the information needed to establish accurate hotel listings, including property details, images, room information, rates, and policies.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrange demonstrations or training for partner staff on the relevant booking workflow.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Track progress from signed agreement to an active listing and the first completed booking.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify onboarding delays and coordinate their resolution.</p><p><strong>F. Account Development and Retention</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain regular contact with active partners to review results, resolve commercial concerns, and identify growth opportunities.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Develop joint promotions and account plans that encourage bookings and repeat use.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify inactive or underperforming accounts and implement reactivation plans.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate with support teams on escalated issues and follow up until they are resolved.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Collect structured partner feedback and communicate product improvement requests without making unapproved commitments.</p><p><strong>G. Reporting and Internal Coordination</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain complete and current records in the designated customer relationship management system.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Submit weekly pipeline updates and monthly performance reports.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Report on lead quality, sales conversion, onboarding progress, partner activity, bookings, and revenue contribution.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Coordinate with marketing, product, technical support, operations, and finance.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Maintain confidentiality of partner information, commercial terms, and company records.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>4. Expected Deliverables</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; An initial market assessment and business development action plan.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A maintained database of qualified prospects and key decision-makers.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A documented pipeline with clear opportunity stages and next actions.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Commercial proposals and signed agreements within approved authority.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner onboarding and activation records.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Weekly activity updates and monthly performance reports.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Recommendations for improving partner acquisition, retention, and application adoption.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Performance Indicators</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Targets will be agreed with management and reviewed regularly. Performance will be assessed against:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Qualified opportunities generated and progressed.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Product demonstrations and commercial proposals completed.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Conversion of qualified opportunities into signed agreements.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Percentage of signed partners successfully activated.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Time from agreement to activation and first completed booking.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Booking volume and revenue attributable to managed accounts.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner retention, repeat activity, and reactivation results.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Accuracy of pipeline records, forecasts, and reporting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Qualifications and Experience</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor degree in Marketing, Media or relevant fields</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A minimum of five years of relevant experience.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Relevant experience with hospitality is Desirable.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Femail candidate is strongly recommended to Apply.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Language Requirements</strong></p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>Arabic:</strong> professional spoken and written proficiency is required.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <strong>English:</strong> professional spoken and written proficiency is required.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Candidates must be able to conduct meetings, communicate with guests and employees, and prepare or review business correspondence in Arabic and English.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Notes:</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted Only.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Applications received after the deadline may not be considered.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The selection process will be conducted on a competitive basis.</p><p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Providing incorrect or misleading information may result in the application being rejected.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Sellink gives paramount consideration in ensuring the highest standards of efficiency, competence and integrity in its recruitment process of personnel. To ensure fairness and transparency, selection of candidate will be made on a competitive basis through a selection panel</strong>.</p><p><strong>Sellink does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).</strong></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>We’re Hiring: Frontend Developer</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>NIDAVA CO. is looking for a talented Frontend Developer to join our team in Al-Qadisiyah, Baghdad.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Requirements</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>- Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS &amp; JavaScript</p><p>- Experience with React, Vue, or Angular</p><p>- Knowledge of TypeScript is a plus</p><p>- Experience with REST APIs</p><p>- Understanding of responsive web design</p><p>- Familiarity with Git</p><p>- Strong problem-solving and communication skills</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;Location: Al-Qadisiyah, Baghdad</p><p>&nbsp;Employment: Full-time / On-site</p>

<p>Develop and implement sales and business development strategies to achieve the Company's sales targets and growth objectives.<br><br>Supervise the sale of insurance products and services to new and existing clients.<br><br>Establish, maintain, and strengthen relationships with customers, agents, brokers, and key stakeholders.<br><br>Strengthen partnerships to maximize business production and retention.<br><br>Set performance targets and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for team members.<br><br>Implement local marketing initiatives and promotional campaigns to increase brand awareness and market penetration.<br><br>Prepare annual and monthly sales forecasts, budgets, and business plans.<br><br>Ensure compliance with all Company policies, procedures, and applicable insurance regulations.<br><br>Monitor market trends, competitor activities, customer preferences, and emerging business opportunities.<br><br>Collaborate closely with Head Office and other departments to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor s degree in business administration,<br>Marketing, Insurance, Finance, Economics, or a related field.<br><br>Professional certifications in Sales, Marketing,<br>Insurance, or Business Management are preferred.<br><br>Minimum 7 years of<br>progressive experience in sales, business development, or insurance<br>operations.<br><br>Minimum 2 5 years in a sales leadership or<br>managerial role.<br><br>Experience in insurance, financial services, or<br>other regulated industries is strongly preferred.<br><br>Proven track record of achieving sales targets<br>and driving business growth.<br><br>Language Skills: English, Arabic<br><br>Computer Skills: Microsoft Office</p>

<p>Minimum 10+ years of experience in finishing works / fit-out, Strong experience in gypsum, painting, tiling, marble, flooring, ceilings, and joinery/carpentry works, Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams, Ability to monitor daily site activities and project schedules, Good knowledge of quality and safety requirements, Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, technical teams, and subcontractors, International experience, preferably in Iraq, UAE/Dubai, or GCC countries, Strong leadership and team management skills.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field Good command of English</p><p>Minimum 10+ years of experience in finishing works / fit-out, Strong experience in gypsum, painting, tiling, marble, flooring, ceilings, and joinery/carpentry works, Ability to manage subcontractors and site teams, Ability to monitor daily site activities and project schedules, Good knowledge of quality and safety requirements, Ability to coordinate effectively with consultants, technical teams, and subcontractors, International experience, preferably in Iraq, UAE/Dubai, or GCC countries, Strong leadership and team management skills.</p>

<p><h4>Belong, connect, grow, with KBR!</h4> <p>The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.</p> <p>KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.</p> <h4>Technology Development Associate</h4> <p><strong>Entry-level | Iraqi nationals | Majnoon Oil Field, Basrah</strong></p> <h4>Role details</h4> <p><strong>Department:</strong> Information Technology<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Majnoon Oil Field, Basrah, Iraq<br> <strong>Eligibility:</strong> Iraqi nationals only<br> <strong>Work pattern:</strong> 5/2 daily commuter<br> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Technology Development Supervisor</p> <h4>About the role</h4> <p>KBR is seeking motivated Iraqi national graduates to join the IFMS project at Majnoon Oil Field as Technology Development Associates. This is an entry-level position that provides a structured development pathway into the disciplines of Information Management (IM), Information Technology (IT), Digital Solutions, Cyber Security, Applications, Data Management, Operational Technology, and SAP.</p> <p>The role is designed for early-career graduates who demonstrate strong potential, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to building a long-term career in the oil and gas sector. You will follow a customized development plan combining formal training, on-the-job experience, mentoring, and practical project assignments, with the aim of progressing into specialist or technical roles upon successful completion of the program.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Participate in a structured graduate development and rotational training program across relevant technology disciplines</li> <li>Support daily activities within assigned teams including IM, IT, Cyber Security, Digital Solutions, SAP, Data Management, and Operational Technology</li> <li>Assist experienced professionals with project, operational, and end-user support activities</li> <li>Complete assigned technical, business, and professional development courses</li> <li>Contribute to data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation tasks</li> <li>Participate in workshops, mentoring sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities</li> <li>Support technology adoption, user engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives</li> <li>Develop an understanding of oil and gas business processes and the technologies that support them</li> <li>Demonstrate commitment to HSE standards, company policies, and professional conduct at all times</li> </ul> <h4>What we are looking for</h4> <p>We are recruiting on potential, not experience. The following attributes define the candidate we want:</p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English</li> <li>Positive, professional attitude with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm</li> <li>Intellectual curiosity and a genuine desire to learn</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and teamwork capabilities</li> <li>Good organizational and time management skills</li> <li>Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic field environment</li> <li>Commitment to personal growth and continuous professional development</li> <li>Desire to build a long-term career within Iraq's energy sector</li> </ul> <h4>Qualifications & requirements</h4> <p><strong>Education</strong><br> Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution — recent graduates encouraged to apply<br> Relevant disciplines include: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Business Information Systems, Electronics, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, or Business English / Communications</p> <p><strong>Language</strong><br> English: Good written and verbal communication required<br> Arabic: Native</p> <p><strong>Technical skills</strong><br> Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, computer hardware/software, and digital tools<br> General awareness of IT, data, or cyber security concepts is advantageous — training will be provided</p> <p><strong>Advantageous certifications (not mandatory)</strong><br> Microsoft Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, Cisco Networking Fundamentals, Cyber Security Fundamentals, Cloud Fundamentals (Azure / AWS), Data Analytics Fundamentals, or any recognized technology certification</p> <h4>Career development</h4> <p>Upon successful completion of the program, associates may progress into specialist roles such as IT Support Specialist, Information Management Specialist, SAP Support Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Digital Solutions Coordinator, Data Analyst, Infrastructure Support Engineer, or Applications Support Analyst — aligned to individual aptitude and business requirements.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Belong, connect, grow, with KBR!</h4> <p>The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.</p> <p>KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.</p> <h4>Technology Development Associate</h4> <p><strong>Entry-level | Iraqi nationals | Majnoon Oil Field, Basrah</strong></p> <h4>Role details</h4> <p><strong>Department:</strong> Information Technology<br> <strong>Location:</strong> Majnoon Oil Field, Basrah, Iraq<br> <strong>Eligibility:</strong> Iraqi nationals only<br> <strong>Work pattern:</strong> 5/2 daily commuter<br> <strong>Reports to:</strong> Technology Development Supervisor</p> <h4>About the role</h4> <p>KBR is seeking motivated Iraqi national graduates to join the IFMS project at Majnoon Oil Field as Technology Development Associates. This is an entry-level position that provides a structured development pathway into the disciplines of Information Management (IM), Information Technology (IT), Digital Solutions, Cyber Security, Applications, Data Management, Operational Technology, and SAP.</p> <p>The role is designed for early-career graduates who demonstrate strong potential, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to building a long-term career in the oil and gas sector. You will follow a customized development plan combining formal training, on-the-job experience, mentoring, and practical project assignments, with the aim of progressing into specialist or technical roles upon successful completion of the program.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Participate in a structured graduate development and rotational training program across relevant technology disciplines</li> <li>Support daily activities within assigned teams including IM, IT, Cyber Security, Digital Solutions, SAP, Data Management, and Operational Technology</li> <li>Assist experienced professionals with project, operational, and end-user support activities</li> <li>Complete assigned technical, business, and professional development courses</li> <li>Contribute to data collection, analysis, reporting, and documentation tasks</li> <li>Participate in workshops, mentoring sessions, and knowledge-sharing activities</li> <li>Support technology adoption, user engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives</li> <li>Develop an understanding of oil and gas business processes and the technologies that support them</li> <li>Demonstrate commitment to HSE standards, company policies, and professional conduct at all times</li> </ul> <h4>What we are looking for</h4> <p>We are recruiting on potential, not experience. The following attributes define the candidate we want:</p> <ul> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in English</li> <li>Positive, professional attitude with high levels of motivation and enthusiasm</li> <li>Intellectual curiosity and a genuine desire to learn</li> <li>Strong interpersonal and teamwork capabilities</li> <li>Good organizational and time management skills</li> <li>Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic field environment</li> <li>Commitment to personal growth and continuous professional development</li> <li>Desire to build a long-term career within Iraq's energy sector</li> </ul> <h4>Qualifications & requirements</h4> <p><strong>Education</strong><br> Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution — recent graduates encouraged to apply<br> Relevant disciplines include: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, Business Information Systems, Electronics, Telecommunications, Cyber Security, or Business English / Communications</p> <p><strong>Language</strong><br> English: Good written and verbal communication required<br> Arabic: Native</p> <p><strong>Technical skills</strong><br> Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, computer hardware/software, and digital tools<br> General awareness of IT, data, or cyber security concepts is advantageous — training will be provided</p> <p><strong>Advantageous certifications (not mandatory)</strong><br> Microsoft Fundamentals, ITIL Foundation, Cisco Networking Fundamentals, Cyber Security Fundamentals, Cloud Fundamentals (Azure / AWS), Data Analytics Fundamentals, or any recognized technology certification</p> <h4>Career development</h4> <p>Upon successful completion of the program, associates may progress into specialist roles such as IT Support Specialist, Information Management Specialist, SAP Support Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Digital Solutions Coordinator, Data Analyst, Infrastructure Support Engineer, or Applications Support Analyst — aligned to individual aptitude and business requirements.</p></p><p></p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Technical Leadership, Mapping of key stakeholders, coordination of the Market, and Value Chain Analysis:</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Identify and support niche commercialization opportunities (e.g., high-value crops, off‑farm opportunities).</span></p><br><p><span>2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and knowledge management:</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Conduct follow-up visits to assess progress and provide technical support;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Document lessons learned, best practices, successes, case studies, and impacts for internal/external sharing;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Assist the Project Manager and MEAL Specialist in preparing timely, accurate, high-quality donor reports;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Apply innovative approaches to monitor and evaluate performance, effectiveness, and impact of livelihood interventions;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Partnerships, networking, external engagements, and advocacy:</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Increase project visibility through engagement in value chain and market systems development;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Strengthen platforms for prioritized on‑farm, off‑farm, and non‑farm value chains;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Lead mapping/selection/engagement/coordination of private sector actors.</span></p><br><p><span>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Acquisition of grants and resources:</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Identify challenges/opportunities within project areas and formulate concepts/proposals for donors;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Participate in concept note/proposal development for livelihoods/resilience;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Generate quality data and evidence to support proposals and showcase impacts;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Build/strengthen relationships with private sector actors and donors to explore funding;</span></p><br><p><span><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any other related field.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, and international development agencies.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Sound knowledge of the Iraq Resilience and Livelihood programming context</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Demonstrated ability to work in Resilience and Livelihood programs across Iraq</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Strong project management skills</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Strong capacity building skills</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Good interpersonal skills</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Ability to work with minimal supervision</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Proficiency in English (spoken and written).</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Capacity to carry training materials and equipment as needed.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Experience in designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and water conservation techniques.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Knowledge of local agricultural systems, market dynamics, and value chains in Iraq.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>The position is based in Ninewa-Mosul.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.</span></p><br><p><span>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </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>

<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> <br>Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children s life stories!</p> <p> </p> <p> <u>Employee Contract Type:</u> </p>Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)<p> </p> <p> <u>Job Description:</u> </p> <p> <b> <u>JOB OPPORTUNITY</u> </b> </p> <p> <b> <u>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa</u> </b> </p> <p>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 <b>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa.</b> </p> <p> <b> <u> <span>PURPOSE OF POSITION</span></u>:</b> </p> <p> <span>The <b>Market Systems Development Specialist</b> will lead the design and implementation of inclusive market systems interventions under the <b> Sustainable and Resilient Future Ninewa </b> 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> </p> <p> <b> <u> <span>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></u> </b> </p> <p> <b> <u> <span> </span></u> </b> </p> <p>1. Technical Leadership, Mapping of key stakeholders, coordination of the Market, and Value Chain Analysis:</p> <p> <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;</p> <p> <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;</p> <p> <span> </span>Develop/contribute training materials and manuals for management of agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises including collection centers and value chain improvement;</p> <p> <span> </span>Identify and support niche commercialization opportunities (e.g., high-value crops, off farm opportunities).</p> <p>2. Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and knowledge management:</p> <p> <span> </span>Develop data collection tools and techniques to monitor interventions (including volume and value of marketed products in collection centers/cooperatives);</p> <p> <span> </span>Conduct follow-up visits to assess progress and provide technical support;</p> <p> <span> </span>Document lessons learned, best practices, successes, case studies, and impacts for internal/external sharing;</p> <p> <span> </span>Assist the Project Manager and MEAL Specialist in preparing timely, accurate, high-quality donor reports;</p> <p> <span> </span>Apply innovative approaches to monitor and evaluate performance, effectiveness, and impact of livelihood interventions;</p> <p> <span> </span>Support baseline and endline studies, research sustainable livelihoods and economic development; document case studies showing social transformation and sustainable development outcomes.</p> <p>3. Partnerships, networking, external engagements, and advocacy:</p> <p> <span> </span>Identify, profile, and build strategic linkages with partners across value chains, market systems, and financial inclusion;</p> <p> <span> </span>Liaise with financial institutions/MFIs to enable tailored financing and product development for commodity improvement and SME growth;</p> <p> <span> </span>Ensure effective coordination and engagement among project partners and stakeholders for delivery of the Business Plan for Economic Empowerment;</p> <p> <span> </span>Establish and maintain relations with Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and other relevant stakeholders;</p> <p> <span> </span>Increase project visibility through engagement in value chain and market systems development;</p> <p> <span> </span>Promote cross-learning through networks; participate in networking meetings and guide members toward mutually beneficial livelihood improvements;</p> <p> <span> </span>Represent the project in forums, workshops, and conferences; meet regularly with like-minded bodies to strategize effective Market Systems Development;</p> <p> <span> </span>Strengthen platforms for prioritized on farm, off farm, and non farm value chains;</p> <p> <span> </span>Identify advocacy issues affecting smallholders and mobilize stakeholders to influence policies, remove barriers, and expand access to markets;</p> <p> <span> </span>Lead mapping/selection/engagement/coordination of private sector actors.</p> <p>4. Acquisition of grants and resources:</p> <p> <span> </span>Identify challenges/opportunities within project areas and formulate concepts/proposals for donors;</p> <p> <span> </span>Participate in concept note/proposal development for livelihoods/resilience;</p> <p> <span> </span>Generate quality data and evidence to support proposals and showcase impacts;</p> <p> <span> </span>Build/strengthen relationships with private sector actors and donors to explore funding;</p> <p> <span> </span>Leverage ground evidence to attract additional financing for market systems interventions.</p> <p> </p> <p>Perform other duties as required</p> <p> <b> <u> <span> </span></u> </b> </p> <p><br></p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span> <br></span><p><span>Are you a risk professional with a strong background in banking operations, governance, and controls? We are looking for a <strong>Assistant Manager, Trade &amp; Cash Business Risk</strong> to strengthen our first line risk management framework and partner with business and operations teams to drive a strong risk culture across the Trade &amp; Cash business.</span></p><br><br> <p><span>In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing operational risk, governance, controls, regulatory compliance, and audit readiness across the country. You will work closely with business, operations, compliance, and risk stakeholders to identify emerging risks, strengthen controls, and ensure adherence to regulatory and Group standards.</span></p><br><br><b>Key Responsibilities</b> <br><p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Act as the primary risk partner for the Trade &amp; Cash business, providing oversight of operational risk, controls, governance, and regulatory compliance. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Identify, assess, monitor, and mitigate operational risks, ensuring effective execution of the Operational Risk Framework and adherence to Group policies and local regulations. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Lead risk reviews, process assessments, control testing, issue management, and remediation activities to strengthen the control environment. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monitor risk metrics, KRIs, KCIs, operational losses, incidents, and audit findings, ensuring timely resolution and escalation where required. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Support internal and external audits, regulatory reviews, governance forums, and risk committees. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Partner with business, operations, compliance, audit, and risk stakeholders to drive risk awareness, control effectiveness, and continuous process improvement. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Oversee regulatory change implementation, vendor risk governance, and risk-related projects within the country. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Promote a strong risk culture through coaching, training, and stakeholder engagement.</span></p><br><br><b>Skills and Experience</b> <br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong experience in Operational Risk, Business Risk, Compliance, Audit, or Banking Operations. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Knowledge of Trade Finance, Cash Management, and banking operational processes. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Proven ability to manage risk frameworks, controls, governance, regulatory obligations, and audit engagements. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience in data management and information security is advantageous.</span></p><br><br><b>Qualifications</b> <br><p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. </span></p><br><br> <p><span>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Professional certification in Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance, or a related discipline preferred.</span></p><br><br><b>About Standard Chartered</b> <br><p>We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.</p><br><br> <p>Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.</p><br><br> <p>Together we:</p><br><br> <ul> <li><b>Do the right thing</b>&nbsp;and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do</li> <li><b>Never settle,</b>&nbsp;continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well</li> <li><b>Are better together,</b>&nbsp;we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term</li> </ul><br><b>What we offer</b> <br><p><b>In line with our Fair Pay Charter,</b>&nbsp;we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.</p><br><br> <ul> <li><b>Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,</b>&nbsp;with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.</li> <li><b>Time-off</b>&nbsp;including annual leave, parental/maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.</li> <li><b>Flexible working</b>&nbsp;options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.</li> <li><b>Proactive wellbeing support</b>&nbsp;through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills,&nbsp;global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits</li> <li><b>A continuous learning culture</b>&nbsp;to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.</li> <li><b>Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,</b>&nbsp;one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.</li> </ul><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>We are seeking a Planning &amp; Development Manager who will Lead the integrated planning process across the organization (short, medium and long term), and coordinate and deliver strategic exercises (budget, long-term plan, investment cases)</p><ul><li>Lead integrated planning, development studies, and economic evaluations.</li><li>Support investment decisions and long-term business strategy.</li><li>Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.</li><li>Manage short-, medium-, and long-term planning processes.</li><li>Deliver strategic exercises, budgets, and investment cases.</li><li>Ensure alignment of development studies with standards and objectives.</li><li>Support technical and economic evaluations for projects and assets.</li><li>Represent the company with partners and authorities.</li><li>Monitor performance, costs, planning, and environmental indicators.</li><li>Lead team development and capability building.</li><li>Ensure HSE compliance and confidentiality of strategic information.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.</li><li>15–20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with strong technical expertise.</li><li>Strong knowledge of field development, reservoirs, projects, and economics.</li><li>Experience in integrated planning and strategic decision-making.</li><li>Ability to influence investment and development strategies.</li><li>Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive alignment.</li><li>Strategic thinking and strong decision-making capabilities.</li><li>Experience with international standards and multinational organizations.</li><li>Ability to operate effectively in multicultural environments.</li><li>Fluent in English and Arabic (mandatory); French is an advantage.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p></div>

<ul><li><p>Lead integrated planning, development studies, and economic evaluations.</p></li><li><p>Support investment decisions and long-term business strategy.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Manage short-, medium-, and long-term planning processes.</p></li><li><p>Deliver strategic exercises, budgets, and investment cases.</p></li><li><p>Ensure alignment of development studies with standards and objectives.</p></li><li><p>Support technical and economic evaluations for projects and assets.</p></li><li><p>Represent the company with partners and authorities.</p></li><li><p>Monitor performance, costs, planning, and environmental indicators.</p></li><li><p>Lead team development and capability building.</p></li><li><p>Ensure HSE compliance and confidentiality of strategic information.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><p>Master’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.</p></li><li><p>15–20 years of experience in the oil and gas industry with strong technical expertise.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of field development, reservoirs, projects, and economics.</p></li><li><p>Experience in integrated planning and strategic decision-making.</p></li><li><p>Ability to influence investment and development strategies.</p></li><li><p>Strong coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</p></li><li><p>Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive alignment.</p></li><li><p>Strategic thinking and strong decision-making capabilities.</p></li><li><p>Experience with international standards and multinational organizations.</p></li><li><p>Ability to operate effectively in multicultural environments.</p></li><li><p>Fluent in English and Arabic (mandatory); French is an advantage.&nbsp;</p></li></ul>

<p>UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built: we offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a Future How can you make a difference? Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the Chief Child Survival and Development (CSD) is responsible for leading UNICEF Iraq s efforts to improve child survival and development outcomes through the strategic integration of Health, Nutrition, and WASH programming. The Chief CSD is accountable for the overall leadership, coordination, and technical quality of the Child Survival portfolio. This includes setting strategic direction, ensuring effective programme design and delivery of results especially for priority areas on early childhood development (ECD) and Climate Change (CC), and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration. The Chief CSD is also accountable for mobilizing and using resources efficiently, and supporting system strengthening and policy dialogue. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: • Managerial leadership • Programme development and planning • Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results • Advisory services and technical support • Advocacy, networking and partnership building • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Specific JD Chief CSD ( HNN+WSH) NOD, Baghdad #PHONE_NUMBER updated.docx To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have Minimum requirements: • Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health,nutrition, health policy/management,, global/international health and nutrition, environmental health sciences, water resources engineering, or another relevant technical field. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/ supplement the main degree are required. • Work Experience: DEVELOPMENTAL: A minimum of eight years of professional experience in health, nutrition and/or WASH-related programmes for developing countries or middle income countries is required. Demonstrated experience in supervising a team is required HUMANITARIAN: At least one year of work in humanitarian situations. • Skills: To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have experience in leadership, planning, delivery, advisory services, partnership development, and innovation. • Language Requirements : Fluency in Arabic and English is required Desirables : • Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language • Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization. • Familiarity with child rights-based and results-based approach • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF . Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health,nutrition, health policy/management,, global/international health and nutrition, environmental health sciences, water resources engineering, or another relevant technical field. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/ supplement the main degree are required. A minimum of eight years of professional experience in health, nutrition and/or WASH-related programmes for developing countries or middle income countries is required. Demonstrated experience in supervising a team is required. At least one year of work in humanitarian situations. To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have experience in leadership, planning, delivery, advisory services, partnership development, and innovation. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is desirable. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization. Familiarity with child rights-based and results-based approach. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Role purpose <br> <p><span>Zain Iraq is actively recruiting to hire a B2B product developer who is responsible for understanding customer needs, creating something new, and bringing it to market. Besides choosing what to build, he / she communicates the benefits and measure the performance of the product The individual is responsible for product marketing, go to market management and segment performance of SME &amp; Large customer segments</span></p><br> <br> <br><br> Responsibilities <br> <ul><li><p><span>Customer offer management to build new sales, retain existing customers</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Simplification and clean-up of offer portfolio by keeping a close eye on commercial objectives, market shares, customer demands and automation objectives</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Building and managing ATL &amp; BTL product portfolios</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Mapping, simplification and standardization of customer experience for all ATL &amp; BTL offers</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Enabling self-care to smoothen customer experience for all products</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Carrying out routine analysis to build new products, customer propositions, simplify and clean existing services.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Hands on BI tools and reporting dashboard to keep track, report and manage all segment performance management KPIs impacting revenue and base growth</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Build churn management campaigns using BI analysis and reports, and work with CVM and sales team to retain customer base, and drive engagement.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Responsible for planning new product development, managing existing product catalogue, product features and customer experiences.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Develop product develop requests, follow up with technology and commercial stakeholders for timely product delivery, as per customer requests and system design capabilities.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Maintain product catalogue and conduct trials tests and risk assessments to ensure all features are working as desired, planned and requested.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Maintain information libraries where needed, identify new sources of information, respond to ad hoc requests for data, information, or analysis.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Participate in collecting and analyzing data regarding service performance/market feedback/profitability/revenue of service and other for the development of product life cycle progress reports</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Evaluating the success of new products by conducting focus groups or surveys with target markets.</span></p><br></li></ul> <br> <br><br> Education, Experience and Competencies <br> <p><b><span>Education</span></b></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Bachelor’s degree</span></p><br></li></ul><p><b><span>Experience</span></b></p><br><ul><li><p><span>A minimum of 2-3 years of telecom/ICT service provider experience, with at least 1 year in a similar role</span></p><br></li></ul><p><b><span>Competencies</span></b></p><br><p><i><span>Behavioral</span></i></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Achievement Driven </span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Analytical Thinking </span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Team Work </span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Information Seeking </span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Relationship Building </span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Initiative </span></p><br></li></ul><p><span>Technical</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Oral &amp; Written Communication</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Managing Information</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Advertising and Marketing </span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Technology Application</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Product Development</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>IT Business Analysis</span></p><br></li></ul><p><strong><span>IDE Competency</span></strong></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Courage to Engage</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Addressing Bias</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Allyship</span></p><br></li></ul> <br> <br> </div>

<p>Introduction Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move. IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration Applications are welcome from internal and external candidates. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process. For the purpose of this vacancy, internal and internal-equivalent candidates are considered as first-tier candidates.</p><p>Organizational Context and Scope Under the general guidance of the Head of the Returns and Recovery Unit, overall supervision of the DTM Coordinator and direct supervision of the National Database Officer in Erbil, the Database and web developer will be responsible and accountable for the following duties</p><p>Manage/monitor the DTM website and maintain optimal website performance. Develop and design new content for the DTM website. Develop, design, test, and deploy submission viewer web portal. Manage DTM website, submission viewer web portal code on Microsoft Azure Repos. Analyse, model, visualize, and publish data using data visualization frameworks (such as Highcharts). Creating dashboards and interactive reports using BI platforms (such as Tableau, Microsoft Power BI). Create and develop tables, views, functions, SQL queries and stored procedures to retrieve and manipulate information for reporting and data process purposes. Support the quality control and data retrieval mechanisms. Support the gathering, management, storing and sharing of data, and support the development of data collection tool (ODK). Develop new or revise existing web-based tools/systems as requested by the different teams; Establish and guide the website s technical architecture. Assist with IOM ICT data standards compliance and best practices to facilitate integration between systems and platforms. Perform proper backup, restore, data validation, and security procedures of source code of the new DTM website to ensure data integrity and availability. Ensure that all data collection, storage, analysis, dissemination and data of online applications is in line with IOM s data protection principles. Stay up to date with new trends and advancements in web development. Perform such other duties as maybe required.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Information Management, Computer Science, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with five years of relevant professional experience.</li><li>Completed High School degree from accredited academic institution with seven years relevant professional experience.</li><li>Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.</li><li>At least 3 years of experience using some or all of the following tools: Excel, Microsoft Visual Studio (ASP .NET C#), ASP.Net MVC framework, and MySQL, SQL server.</li><li>Experience with using Git and Microsoft Azure Repos.</li><li>Experience with using Tableau, PowerBI, Highcharts, and InDesign is an advantage.</li><li>Experience in Information Management, management and coordination of information flows, data management including collection, storing, processing, and analyzing data to generate information products.</li><li>Experience in managing data entry and maintenance.</li><li>Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.</li><li>Substantial knowledge of non-profit work including data collection and data analysis in post-conflict settings.</li><li>Knowledge of Durable Solutions Principles, international standards and Frameworks, Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement.</li><li>Technical understanding of core protection concepts, prevention, and response strategies.</li><li>Proven experience of research and assessments on displacement and durable solutions and ability to summarize and explain complex information to other.</li><li>Excellent analytical, proficiency with computers, especially MS Office and analytics software, mastery of certain programming languages may be required writing and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to recognize patterns and trends in large data sets and use numerical information to develop business strategies.</li><li>Excellent communication, writing, and presentation skills.</li><li>Fluency in English is required Arabic and Kurdish are advantage</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>The Position:</strong></p><br><p>UNFPA Iraq, in partnership with the Ministry of Planning (MoP), seeks to recruit a qualified national consultant to develop a comprehensive National Policy for Adolescent Development that strengthens adolescents' capacities and opportunities, protects their rights, empowers them to participate actively in social, economic, and cultural life, and provides a safe and supportive environment for their growth, thereby contributing to the development of human capital capable of advancing sustainable development.<br> National and international indicators show that adolescents (aged 10–18 years) constitute a significant proportion of Iraq's population and represent the future of the country's social and economic development. However, they face multiple and interconnected challenges that negatively affect their physical and mental health, educational attainment, and future opportunities.<br> These challenges are multidimensional, involving human, financial, legal, and institutional factors, making it essential to establish a comprehensive and integrated national policy.<br><strong>Key Contributing Factors</strong><br> 1.Human Factors<br> Limited capacity-building programmes for parents, teachers, and caregivers to address thespecific needs of adolescents.<br> Insufficient community awareness programmes addressing behavioural and health risks facing adolescents, including substance abuse, violence, and school dropout.<br> High unemployment and poverty rates in some areas, contributing to social risks such as child labour and early marriage.<br> 2.Financial Factors<br> Insufficient budget allocations for adolescent-focused programmes despite the size andimportance of this population group.<br> Heavy reliance on external or short-term funding, undermining the sustainability of services.<br> Lack of clear financing mechanisms for local initiatives targeting adolescents, particularly in rural and underserved areas.<br> Limited investment in adolescent-friendly infrastructure, including youth centres and safe cultural and sports spaces.</p><br><p><strong>How you can make a difference:</strong></p><br><p>UNFPA is the lead United Nations agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is intended, every childbirth is safe, and every young person's potential is fulfilled. The UNFPA Strategic Plan for 2026-2029 articulates the organization’s response to a complex global environment, providing a roadmap for resilience and renewal. It is designed to accelerate the implementation of the Programme of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This mandate is pursued through a focus on four interconnected outcomes: ending the unmet need for family planning; ending preventable maternal deaths; ending gender-based violence and harmful practices; and adapting to demographic change through evidence and rights-based policies.</p><br><p>In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff who embody these international norms and standards and will defend them courageously and with full conviction.</p><br><p>UNFPA is seeking candidates who transform, inspire, and deliver high-impact sustained results, ensuring effective external relations, communications, partnership-building and resource mobilization in a rapidly changing development and funding landscape. We need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them, and who commit to delivering excellence in programme results</p><br><p><strong>Job Purpose:</strong></p><br><p><strong>The National Policy aims to:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Develop an integrated national framework for adolescent development in Iraq that clearly defines roles and responsibilities and strengthens coordination among stake holders.</li> <li>Promote adolescents' physical, mental, and social well-being while improving access to quality health services.</li> <li>Improve access to quality education and strengthen life skills and digital literacy.</li> <li>Empower adolescents economically and socially and prepare them for labor market integration and entrepreneurship.</li> <li>Promote civic and community participation among adolescents in decision-making processes.</li> <li>Protect adolescents from all forms of violence, exploitation, addiction, and digital risks.</li> <li>Promote equity by reducing disparities based on gender, geography, and social background.</li> <li>Strengthen coordination among government institutions and development partners to ensure effective implementation of adolescent-focused programmes.<br> &nbsp;</li></ul><p>The National Policy for Adolescent Development in Iraq, which will establish a comprehensive national framework to guide investments, policies, and programmes supporting adolescents aged 10–18 years in line with national priorities, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and international commitments.<br> The consultancy aims to produce a high-quality, evidence-based national documents that will support policy formulation, sectoral planning, and coordinated implementation across government institutions.</p><br><p><strong>You would be responsible for:</strong></p><br><p><strong>The consultant will lead policy development and social analysis, including:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Review existing adolescent-related legislation, strategies and policies.</li> <li>Conduct policy gap analysis.</li> <li>Analyze social determinants affecting adolescents.</li> <li>Draft the National Policy for Adolescent Development.</li> <li>Develop implementation arrangements.</li> <li>Develop governance mechanisms.</li> <li>Prepare monitoring and evaluation framework.</li> <li>Draft implementation roadmap.</li> <li>Facilitate consultations with ministries and partners.</li> <li>Lead validation workshops.<br> &nbsp;</li></ul><p>The consultant will also:</p><br><ul> <li>Develop an inception report and methodology.</li> <li>Conduct desk reviews.</li> <li>Hold consultations with government entities, UN agencies, academia and civil society.</li> <li>Organize technical workshops if needed.</li> <li>Prepare presentations.</li> <li>Revise drafts following comments.</li> <li>Prepare final versions of both documents.</li> <li>Support report layout and design.</li> <li>Present findings to the Ministry of Planning and UNFPA.<br> &nbsp;</li></ul><p>Proposed Policy Pillars</p><br><ul> <li>Primary healthcare and promotion of physical and mental health.</li> <li>Education and learning.</li> <li>Innovation and entrepreneurship.</li> <li>Prevention of substance abuse.</li> <li>Civic engagement and volunteerism<br> &nbsp;</li></ul><p>The policy is aligned with:</p><br><ul> <li>Iraq National Development Plan (2024–2028)</li> <li>National Population Policy (2023)</li> <li>Iraq Vision 2020–2030</li> <li>National Education Strategy (2022–2031)</li></ul><p><strong>Duration and working schedule:</strong></p><br><p>3 months&nbsp;</p><br><ul> <li>Deliverable 1: Inception Report, detailed methodology, workplan, and consultation plan - End of Week 2</li> <li>Deliverable 2: Comprehensive literature review, review of national and international policies, analysis of the 2024 Population and Housing Census data, and stakeholder consultation report- End of Month 1</li> <li>Deliverable 3: First draft of the State of Iraq's Population Report and first draft of the National Policy for Adolescent Development submitted for technical review- End of Month 2&nbsp;</li> <li>Deliverable 4: Validation workshop(s) conducted and revised drafts incorporating comments from UNFPA, the Ministry of Planning, and key stakeholders- Final National Policy for Adolescent Development, executive summaries, PowerPoint presentation, and all editable source files submitted- End of Month 3</li></ul><p><strong>Place where services are to be delivered:</strong><br> Home-based with frequent missions inside Baghdad and other governorates as required.<br><strong>Delivery dates and how work will be delivered:</strong></p><br><p>The consultancy will be implemented over a period of four (3) months. All deliverables shall be submitted electronically in editable Microsoft Office formats (Word, Excel and PowerPoint, as applicable) and PDF. Final reports and policy documents shall be submitted in both editable and PDF versions, together with all supporting datasets, analytical tables, presentations, and source files. Hard copies may be requested by UNFPA and the Ministry of Planning for the final approved documents.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Deliverables:</strong>&nbsp;</p><br><ul> <li>1st deliverable: Draft report no later than 1st October 2026. 1st instalment (50%) of total payment.&nbsp;</li> <li>2nd deliverable: Final draft report no later than 15 November 2026. 2nd instalment (50%) of total payment</li></ul><p><strong>Monitoring and progress control, including reporting requirements, periodicity format and deadline:</strong></p><br><p>The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Programme Specialist and in close coordination with the Ministry of Planning. Progress will be monitored through regular coordination meetings, technical review sessions, and submission of agreed deliverables according to the approved workplan.<br> &nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>The consultant shall:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Submit an Inception Report within the first two weeks outlining the methodology, workplan, and timeline.</li> <li>Provide bi-weekly progress updates summarizing activities completed, challenges encountered, and planned next steps.</li> <li>Participate in regular technical coordination meetings with UNFPA and the Ministry of Planning, as requested.</li> <li>Submit all draft deliverables for technical review and incorporate comments received from UNFPA, the Ministry of Planning, and relevant stakeholders.</li> <li>Present findings during consultation and validation workshops.</li> <li>Submit the final deliverables in accordance with the agreed timeline and to the satisfaction of UNFPA.</li></ul><p>Acceptance of each deliverable will be subject to UNFPA's technical review and written approval before proceeding to the subsequent milestone.</p><br><p><strong>Supervisory arrangements:</strong></p><br><p>The consultant will report directly to the UNFPA Programme Specialist, SRH and UNFPA Census Advisor and work closely with the Ministry of Planning, Human Development Directorate, and other relevant government counterparts.</p><br><p><strong>Expected travel:</strong></p><br><p>Travel within Iraq, including Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region, to facilitate consultations, workshops and validation meetings.</p><br><p><strong>Qualifications and Experience:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p><strong>Education:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>An expert specializing in social policy and adolescent development to provide technical support throughout all stages of developing the national policy. The expert should have experience in drafting national policies and strategies and a thorough understanding of the Iraqi context and government systems.<br><strong>Advanced university degree in:</strong></p><br><p>Social Policy, Sociology, Public Policy, Human Development, Development Studies or related discipline.</p><br><p><strong>Knowledge and Experience:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Minimum 5 years of experience in policy development.</li> <li>Experience preparing national strategies.</li> <li>Experience with adolescent development.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of rights-based programming.</li> <li>Experience facilitating multi-sector consultations.</li></ul><p><strong>Languages:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Fluent in English and Arabic are required.</li></ul><p><br><strong>Required Competencies:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p><strong>Values:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Exemplifying integrity,&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,&nbsp;</li> <li>Embracing cultural diversity,&nbsp;</li> <li>Embracing change</li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Achieving results,</li> <li>Being accountable,</li> <li>Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,</li> <li>Thinking analytically and strategically,</li> <li>Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,</li></ul><p><br><strong>Other relevant information or special conditions, if any:</strong><br> Payment is 5000$ shall be made on two instalments, first instalment when delivering the first draft and second when delivering final draft. Deliverable-based, first instalments upon receiving first draft no later than 1st of October, second instalments upon receiving final version no later than 15th of November.<br><strong>Compensation and Benefits:</strong></p><br><p>This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.<br><strong>UNFPA Work Environment:</strong></p><br><p>UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to learn more.</p><br><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p><br><p>Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.&nbsp;</p><br><p>UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.</p><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Role Purpose <br> <p><span>Zain Iraq is actively recruiting to hire an experienced Laravel Developer who is responsible for overseeing the implementation of IT operations, such as planning, procuring applications, and supporting installation, to ensure that the highest standards of technology services are available to achieve the overall objectives of Zain Iraq and ensure the efficiency of the processes and operations. The job holder might also assess risks to IT security, evaluate potential solutions and propose clear plans and procedures for achieving a secure IT environment, and contribute to the creation of plans whereby known and potential risks can be managed and eliminated.</span></p><br> <br> <br><br> Responsibilities <br> <ul><li><p><span>Collect and analyze business and technical requirements from stakeholders.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Translate requirements into detailed technical specifications for integration solutions.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Design service architecture and interface requirements for integration.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Develop scripts and configurations at application and database levels.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles and standards.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Handle day-to-day operations of service layer integration systems.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Provide </span><b><span>L1, L2, and L3 support</span></b><span>:</span></p><br><ul><li><p><b><span>L1</span></b><span>: Initial troubleshooting and incident logging.</span></p><br></li><li><p><b><span>L2</span></b><span>: Advanced issue resolution and configuration fixes.</span></p><br></li><li><p><b><span>L3</span></b><span>: Complex problem-solving and vendor coordination.</span></p><br></li></ul></li><li><p><span>Ensure timely escalation and resolution of incidents.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Design and execute test cases and scenarios for integration components.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Perform unit, integration, and system testing to validate functionality.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Ensure defects are tracked, resolved, and documented according to release schedules.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Continuously monitor system health, performance, and capacity.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports on service performance, incidents, and KPIs.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Provide proactive alerts and recommendations for optimization.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Maintain updated technical documentation for all integration processes.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Ensure compliance with security, data privacy, and regulatory standards.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Identify opportunities for automation and optimization in integration workflows.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Research emerging technologies (e.g., microservices, API gateways, cloud-native integration) and recommend enhancements.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Manage end-to-end implementation of integration solutions.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Coordinate with vendors and internal teams for smooth deployment.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Oversee release management, including building release packages and scheduling.</span></p><br></li></ul> <br> <br><br> Education, Experience and Competencies <br> <p><span>Education</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Bachelor’s degree in IT, computer science or related fields</span></p><br></li></ul><p><span>Experience</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>2-3 years of experience in the Laravel framework.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Good understanding of SQL queries and database design.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Good experience in jQuery, Bootstrap.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Proficient in using Linux.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Basic understanding of a web server (such as nginx).</span></p><br></li></ul><ul><li><p><span>Basic understanding of networking.</span></p><br></li></ul><p><span>Competencies</span></p><br><p><span>Behavioral</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Achievement Driven </span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Information Seeking </span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Problem Solving and Creativity</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Relationship Building</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Initiative</span></p><br></li></ul><p><span>Technical</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Oral &amp; Written Communication</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Managing Information</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Technology Application</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>IT User Support</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>IT Business Analysis</span></p><br></li></ul><p><span>IDE Competency</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Courage to Engage</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Addressing Bias</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Allyship</span></p><br></li></ul> <br> <br> </div>