Economic Analyst Jobs in Iraq

<p><br></p> <p><strong>Role Purpose</strong></p> <p>Zain Iraq is actively recruiting to hire Fraud Management Professional who is responsible in detecting, investigating, preventing and resolution of fraud, which is applicable to all aspects of Zain Iraq business, The primary responsibility of a fraud analyst is to determine any potential fraud action or leery activity that may be carried out in Zain organization</p> <p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Analyze alarms generated by the Fraud Management system.</li> <li>Notify relevant role-players of any potential fraud, where appropriate.</li> <li>Investigate all fraud reported by staff and external parties.</li> <li>Identify root causes of fraud and take prescribed and pre-detailed action to ensure resolution and future detection.</li> <li>Ensure that the results of all investigations are captured and reported accurately.</li> <li>Do ad-hoc data analysis to detect fraud.</li> <li>Provide Input into new or existing Business requirements.</li> <li>He does the work of keeping himself updated on the information related to telecommunication fraud trends.</li> <li>Maximize the utilization of the Fraud Management.</li> <li>Adherence to the fraud Management Strategy.</li> <li>The fraud analyst will be expected to play an active role in information security.</li> <li>Make sure that Zain organization is free from any kind of fraud incidents or occurrences that will harm the reputation and established business of the Company.</li> <li>He is required to follow the guiding principles and policies previously set up by the Zain company.</li> <li>Accurately document all actions taken on a case.</li> <li>Report risk information and findings to the immediate supervisor in a timely manner.</li> <li>Contribute to the creation of fraud rules by providing analytical data to support decisions.</li> <li>Actively participate in team meetings; share information and make suggestions for improvements to fraud operations.</li> <li>Conduct a quarterly assessment of all tasks within his area of responsibility, as outlined in the shared task list, to ensure full compliance with established policies, procedures, and process standards</li> </ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Education</strong>: Bachelor's degree or above</li><li><strong>Experience</strong>: Up to 2 years of experience in related field</li><li><strong>Skills</strong>: SQL query language and working with relational databases.</li><li><strong>Behavioral Competencies</strong>: Integrity, Team Work, Information Seeking, Problem Solving and Creativity, Relationship Building, Initiative</li><li><strong>Technical Competencies</strong>: Financial Management, Oral and Written Communication, Managing Information, Technology Application</li><li><strong>IDE Competency</strong>: Courage to Engage, Addressing Bias, Allyship</li></ul>

<p>ZAIN2469 - Youth &amp; Customer Management Experienced Analyst • Operation Zain Iraq • Division Commercial • Location Iraq - Baghdad • Closing Date 28-Aug-2026</p><p>Zain Iraq is actively recruiting to hire a Youth &amp; Customer Management experienced Analyst who is responsible for supporting the execution of youth segment regions &amp; strategies, assisting in monitoring segment performance, and coordinating cross-functional tasks to drive subscriber engagement, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist in developing youth and regional revenue strategies and marketing plans by analyzing competitor offerings and customer insights.</li><li>Act as a key contributor representing youth needs, helping ensure that products, services, communications, and customer touchpoints align with segment preferences across regions.</li><li>Collaborate closely with regional teams across governorates to ensure marketing campaigns, promotions, and youth initiatives are properly executed and tailored to local market dynamics.</li><li>Track internal KPIs including regional revenue, subscriber counts, and traffic, and generate regular performance reports with actionable insights to enhance offerings and profitability.</li><li>Assist in tracking segment revenues, preparing routine financial reports, and contributing to regular forecasts.</li><li>Contribute to the development, launch, and reintroduction of youth-oriented products and digital campaigns by crafting business cases and collaborating with technology teams.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing teams to refine product positioning, drive customer interest through targeted campaigns, and evaluate potential VAS partners to enhance the portfolio.</li><li>Identify and propose innovative technologies to maintain market competitiveness, and provide user manuals and training materials for Sales and Customer Care teams to support seamless product adoption.</li><li>Partner smoothly with Pricing, Finance, Brand, CVM, Product Development, Regional, and Call Center teams to support day-to-day campaign execution and operational tasks.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Engineering, Business Development , or a related field.</li><li>A minimum of 3 to 4 years of relevant professional experience, with at least 1 to 2 years in a commercial, marketing, or segment-focused role.</li><li>Behavioral Competencies: Achievement Driven, Analytical Thinking, Team Work, Information Seeking, Problem Solving and Creativity, Relationship Building, Initiative</li><li>Technical Competencies: Oral &amp; Written Communication, Technology Application, Advertising and Marketing, Product Development, IT Business Analysis</li><li>IDE Competency: Courage to Engage, Addressing Bias, Allyship</li></ul>

<p><br></p> <p> <strong>Project Context and Scope</strong> </p> <p>Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Head of Protection, the Junior Protection Analyst Research, and Advocacy supports the Mobility Pathways and Inclusion (MPI) Unit in donor reporting, analysis and advocacy of programmatic interventions in Iraq. </p> <p>The scope of this consultancy relates to MPI s protection monitoring and research activities, as well as reporting. IOM contributes to evidence-based protection advocacy through protection monitoring. Protection monitoring is carried out to identify the protection risks and needs of affected populations to support evidence-based programming and advocacy. Research is conducted using a mixed-method approach and feeds into advocacy with key stakeholders, including government, development actors, and donor communities. The consultant contributes to this work by supporting the production of protection monitoring reports and any other protection monitoring products and activities.</p> <p>The Junior Protection Analyst also supports MPI with its donor reporting portfolio. The consultant will support the Protection Analyst for MPI donor reports to be submitted to the Programme Support Unit (PSU) for final clearance.</p> <p> </p> <br> <strong>Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing</strong> <br>Mobility Pathways and Inclusion (MPI) Unit <p> <strong>Languages</strong> </p> <p>For this consultancy,Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.</p> <p> <strong>Travel required (Yes/NO)</strong> </p> <p>Yes</p> <p> <strong>Required Competencies</strong> </p> <p>IOM s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.</p> <p> <strong>Values </strong>- all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Inclusion and respect for diversity</strong>: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.</li> <li> <strong>Integrity and transparency</strong>: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.</li> <li> <strong>Professionalism</strong>: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.</li> <li> <strong>Courage</strong>: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.</li> <li> <strong>Empathy</strong>: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.</li> </ul> <p> <strong>Core Competencies</strong> behavioural indicators</p> <ul> <li> <strong>Teamwork</strong>: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.</li> <li> <strong>Delivering results</strong>: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.</li> <li> <strong>Managing and sharing knowledge</strong>: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.</li> <li> <strong>Accountability</strong>: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.</li> <li> <strong>Communication</strong>: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.</li> </ul> <p><br></p> <strong>Tasks to be performed under this contract</strong> <ul> <li> <p>Provide support to the Al-Amal Protection Monitoring work, including proofreading, copy-editing, fact-checking, and assisting with qualitative and quantitative analysis; coordinate with team members to keep products accurate and up to date.</p> </li> <li>Contribute to thematic work on environmental migration, gender-based violence, disability and inclusion, migration, and protracted displacement by conducting desk research, organising literature, and assisting with data analysis for reports and briefs.</li> <li>Help maintain knowledge-sharing products, such as thematic notes, policy briefs, and dashboards, by compiling data, verifying consistency, and providing analysis.</li> <li>Support the MPI donor reporting portfolio. Analyze data from field reports and monitoring tools to support comprehensive donor reports, ensuring alignment with reporting requirements; support proposals by incorporating key findings from protection monitoring activities and advocacy efforts. </li> <li>Work closely with the Programme, IMS, and M&amp;E teams to ensure reporting inputs remain consistent, clarify indicator definitions, and support routine data management tasks.</li> <li><br></li></ul><ul> </ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p> <strong>Required Qualifications and Experience</strong> </p> <p> <strong>Education, Experience and/or skills required</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Master s Degree in Forced Migration, Humanitarian Action, Human Rights, or related discipline</li> <li>At least 2-year experience in research, data analysis, protection monitoring, and advocacy within the humanitarian or development sector; experience designing data collection tools and methodologies.</li> <li>Proven track record of producing high-quality analytical and written outputs, including concise reports and publications.</li> <li>Familiarity with protection challenges faced by displaced populations in Iraq or similar crisis-affected contexts.</li> <li>Experience in donor reporting, including data analysis and report writing.</li> <li>Experience working effectively and independently in remote or virtual environments.</li> </ul> <p>Experience communicating effectively with a variety of stakeholders, including diverse audiences</p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. Job Duties Under broad direction from the Senior Reservoir Advisor and the Integrated Asset Management senior management and with support from engineering and operations staff across all Halliburton product service lines (PSL), the Reservoir Advisor works within a senior, multi- discipline petrotechnical team to develop and apply advanced reservoir engineering techniques in support of the evaluation and development of potentially large, yet challenging oil and gas field development projects for potential investment by IAM. The Reservoir Advisor will support prospect evaluation work by providing historical offset well performance evaluation (production decline curve analysis), determination of reservoir rock and fluid properties, deterministic as well as probabilistic in-place hydrocarbon volumetric calculations, static reservoir modeling, dynamic reservoir simulation, well test analysis, field development/re-development planning, recommendations for production enhancement, EUR / recovery efficiency analysis, forecasts of future production performance, preliminary economic analysis, and other work related to reservoir understanding / development.</p><p>Location Oils Opertion ST,N 29 Burjesia, Basra, Basrah, 61001, Iraq Job Details Requisition Number: PHONE_NUMBER Experience Level: Experienced Hire Job Family: Engineering/Science/Technology Product Service Line: Halliburton Project Management Full Time / Part Time: Full Time Additional Locations for this position: Compensation Information Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph">Requires an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in reservoir engineering, which includes experience in an oil &amp; gas operator. Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation .</p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span> <span></span></span><p>We are looking for the right people — people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world’s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry.</p><br><b>Job Duties</b> <br><ul> <li>Under broad direction from the Senior Reservoir Advisor and the Integrated Asset Management senior management and with support from engineering and operations staff across all Halliburton product service lines (PSL), the Reservoir Advisor works within a senior, multi- discipline petrotechnical team to develop and apply advanced reservoir engineering techniques in support of the evaluation and development of potentially large, yet challenging oil and gas field development projects for potential investment by IAM.</li> <li>The Reservoir Advisor will support prospect evaluation work by providing historical offset well performance evaluation (production decline curve analysis), determination of reservoir rock and fluid properties, deterministic as well as probabilistic in-place hydrocarbon volumetric calculations, static reservoir modeling, dynamic reservoir simulation, well test analysis, field development/re-development planning, recommendations for production enhancement, EUR / recovery efficiency analysis, forecasts of future production performance, preliminary economic analysis, and other work related to reservoir understanding / development.</li> </ul><br><br><b>Qualifications</b> <br><p>&nbsp;Requires an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in reservoir engineering, which includes experience in an oil &amp; gas operator.</p><br><br><br><br><p><strong>Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation</strong>.</p><br> <p><strong><u>Location</u></strong></p><br> <p>Oils Opertion ST,N°29 Burjesia,&nbsp;Basra,&nbsp;Basrah,&nbsp;61001, Iraq</p><br> <p><strong><u>Job Details</u></strong></p><br> <p><strong>Requisition Number:</strong>&nbsp;210426&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Experience Level:&nbsp;</strong>Experienced Hire&nbsp;<br><strong>Job Family:</strong>&nbsp;Engineering/Science/Technology&nbsp;<br><strong>Product Service Line:&nbsp;</strong>Halliburton Project Management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><strong>Full Time / Part Time:&nbsp;</strong>Full Time</p><br> <p><strong>Additional Locations for this position:&nbsp;</strong></p><br> <p><u><strong>Compensation Information</strong></u><br>Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.</p><br> </div>

<p>ZAIN2517 - Marketing Pricing Experienced Analyst • Operation Zain Iraq • Division Commercial • Location Iraq - Baghdad • Closing Date 23-Sep-2026</p><p>Role Purpose Zain Iraq is recruiting to hire a Marketing Pricing Experienced Analyst who is responsible for developing and maintaining the company s pricing strategy, conducting competitive analysis, and supporting commercial planning. The role ensures alignment between financial targets and business priorities while contributing to the launch of new products and services and monitoring their performance against defined objectives, we are looking for individuals with a strong data-driven mindset who enjoy analyzing numbers, identifying trends, and turning insights into clear, actionable recommendations that support business growth.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist in the development of Product Pricing, plans and participate in the achievement of objectives and targets.</li><li>Implement &amp; suggest improvements to Product Pricing policies and procedures.</li><li>Develop and review business case models based on customers requirements and provide appropriate pricing recommendations for the required services - based on profitability expectations, risk profile and perspective on market prices.</li><li>Coordinate with relevant stakeholders including Finance department for seeking consent of all new products and services.</li><li>Able to derive results and findings from Analytical data/information and present it into a meaningful form.</li><li>Assist in improving pricing tools, business case models and related processes.</li><li>Pricing support and recommendation to the Product department for launching new products and services.</li><li>Maintain records of pricing reports and analyses to support strategic pricing decisions.</li><li>Generate periodical assessments/studies of vital products &amp; services to gauge performance and recommend way forward based on results.</li><li>Develop tariff plans and suggest tariff changes for all Services and seek approvals.</li><li>Review developed Price Lists for all products and services, suggest recommendations as needed and publish Price Lists when ready.</li><li>Review results of price sensitivity analysis on different customer segments, cannibalization impacts of pricing decisions, financial impact of proposed promotions, cost impact of new regulations and other types of analysis as needed and use them as an input for decision making.</li><li>Keep abreast of regulations updates and make sure to take updates into consideration during the pricing/pricing reviews.</li></ul><p>Education, Experience and Competencies</p><p>Education</p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Marketing / Business / IT-related field or equivalent</li></ul><p>Experience</p><ul><li>A minimum of 1 years of relevant experience OR 2 years of overall experience</li></ul><p>Competencies</p><ul><li>Behavioral</li><ul><li>Achievement Driven</li><li>Analytical Thinking</li><li>Team Work</li><li>Information Seeking</li><li>Relationship Building</li><li>Initiative</li></ul><li>Technical</li><ul><li>Oral &amp; Written Communication</li><li>Managing Information</li><li>Advertising and Marketing</li><li>Technology Application</li><li>Product Development</li><li>IT Business Analysis</li></ul><li>IDE Competency</li><ul><li>Courage to Engage</li><li>Addressing Bias</li><li>Allyship</li></ul></ul><p>About Application Process</p><p>If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application. To complete the application you would need the following document(s):</p><ul><li>Resume/CV</li><li>Highest Education Qualification</li></ul><p>Apply for This Vacancy Back</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor s degree in Marketing / Business / IT-related field or equivalent</li><li>A minimum of 1 years of relevant experience OR 2 years of overall experience</li><li>Behavioral<ul><li>Achievement Driven</li><li>Analytical Thinking</li><li>Team Work</li><li>Information Seeking</li><li>Relationship Building</li><li>Initiative</li></ul></li><li>Technical<ul><li>Oral &amp; Written Communication</li><li>Managing Information</li><li>Advertising and Marketing</li><li>Technology Application</li><li>Product Development</li><li>IT Business Analysis</li></ul></li><li>IDE Competency<ul><li>Courage to Engage</li><li>Addressing Bias</li><li>Allyship</li></ul></li></ul>

<p>We are looking for the right people people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop themselves and their careers. Experience the challenges, rewards and opportunity of working for one of the world s largest providers of products and services to the global energy industry. Job Duties Develop and apply advanced reservoir engineering techniques in support of the evaluation and development of potentially large, yet challenging oil and gas field development projects. Applies advanced reservoir engineering principles, data analysis, and simulation techniques to evaluate field performance, identify optimization opportunities, and ensure delivery of production and reserves targets in alignment with client objectives. The Reservoir Advisor will support prospect evaluation work by providing historical offset well performance evaluation (production decline curve analysis), determination of reservoir rock and fluid properties, well nodal analysis, well test analysis, dynamic uncertainty/risk management analysis, field development/re-development planning, recommendations for production enhancement, deterministic as well as probabilistic in-place hydrocarbon volumetric calculations, dynamic reservoir simulation, EUR / recovery efficiency analysis, production forecasting, reserves estimation, preliminary economic analysis, and other work related to reservoir understanding / development. Solid grounding in Reservoir Engineering and working knowledge of production engineering, geosciences, geologic operations, logging, directional drilling, petrophysics, drilling &amp; completions, rock and core sampling and analysis. Collaborate with production and operations teams to identify and implement production enhancement opportunities. Additionally, translates technical insights into actionable operational and development plans. Be actively involved in technical engagements, present to and establish strong working relationships with senior management and key stakeholders . Present to and participate in internal and external reviews ensuring work deliverables are robust and fit-for-purpose. Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced reservoir and production engineers within the asset team. Promote the adoption of best practices, digital tools, and innovative techniques in reservoir engineering workflows.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Requires an undergraduate degree in petroleum engineering and a minimum of 10 years of experience in reservoir engineering. Requires field development and reservoir management experience working directly (preferred) or indirectly on a producing field for an oil &amp; gas operator. Extensive experience in clastic and/or carbonate reservoirs; exposure to mature or brownfield assets preferred. Halliburton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual preference/ orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation .</p>

<p>Under general supervision: leverages various data sources including project's approved business case, baselines, management plans, Open Wells reports, financials, and resources consumption/utilization. Meticulously measures, analyzes, and interprets variances and trends across key project control areas (scope, schedule, cost, and risk) to showcase operational and financial performance. Collaborates with project team and stakeholders to identify areas of improvement and develop action plans that address issues' root cause(s) and maximize cost savings and PSL pull-throughs. Provides insightful analysis that support project manager and senior leadership in decision-making and development of strategies aimed to improve operational efficiency, mitigate risks, and maximize profitability in addition to shaping long-term and future bid's strategies. Requires expertise on well engineering with operational focus on offering financial, contractual and project-based guidance.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Requires an undergraduate STEM degree with 6+ years' experience (Operations and Engineering). Exposure to multi-discipline operations is preferred Minimum Qualifications: Minimum qualifications may be acquired through technical schools or equivalent related experience. Candidates having qualifications that exceed the minimum job requirements will receive consideration for higher level roles given (1) their experience, (2) additional job requirements, and/or (3) business needs. Depending on education, experience, and skill level, a variety of job opportunities might be available, including Planning &amp; Control Analyst, Planning &amp; Control Manager and Planning &amp; Control Manager, Senior</p>

<p><h4>Job description</h4> <p><strong>Job title:</strong> Intelligent Oil Field (IOF Analyst)</p> <p><strong>Company:</strong> KBR</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Basra Iraq</p> <p><strong>Employment type:</strong> Full-time, contract</p> <p><strong>Rotation:</strong> 28/28</p> <p><strong>Required nationals:</strong> Any</p> <br> <h4>About company</h4> <p>Belong, connect, grow, with KBR!</p> <p>The KBR team 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> <br> <h4>Purpose</h4> <p>Assess, validate and define secure, DMZ-compliant methods to export OT/IoT data from air-gapped/offline OT into the data lake for the digital twin and AI analytics.</p> <br> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Conduct sensor inventory and offline validation; capture full metadata without disrupting live control systems.</li> <li>Define and test secure extraction workflows: edge gateway configurations, buffering, uni-directional transfer (data diode), scheduled exports and file handoff procedures through the DMZ.</li> <li>Specify and validate edge gateway hardware/software and protocol bridging (Modbus, OPC UA wrappers, MQTT, etc.) compatible with DMZ policies.</li> <li>Validate timestamp integrity, sampling rhythm, units and completeness for delayed/batch transfers; design reconciliation and eventual-consistency checks.</li> <li>Produce secure integration specifications, data schemas, acceptance criteria, and handover packets for the data lake ingestion team.</li> <li>Troubleshoot field device connectivity and provide remediation plans that comply with OT change-control.</li> <li>Coordinate with operations to schedule permitted windows and ensure HSE/permit-to-work compliance.</li> <li>Train operations/maintenance on safe, repeatable DMZ handoff procedures.</li> </ul> <br> <h4>Required qualifications</h4> <ul> <li>Degree in Instrumentation, Control, Electrical, Computer Engineering or similar.</li> <li>5+ years’ experience in oil & gas instrumentation, SCADA/DCS, or process control with experience under DMZ/air-gapped constraints.</li> <li>Practical knowledge of industrial protocols (Modbus, OPC UA, MQTT) and secure OT-to-IT transfer patterns (data diodes, DMZ, jump kits).</li> <li>Experience coordinating with OT cybersecurity and network teams.</li> </ul> <br> <h4>Preferred</h4> <ul> <li>Experience with edge gateways, buffering strategies, and offline validation tools (simulators/test rigs).</li> <li>Certifications in ICS/OT cybersecurity or relevant standards.</li> </ul> <br> <h4>KPIs</h4> <ul> <li>Percentage of sensors mapped and validated for DMZ-compliant transfer.</li> <li>Data completeness/reconciliation error rates after batch transfers.</li> <li>Time to implement a secure transfer workflow per sensor/system.</li> </ul> <br> <h4>Working conditions & safety</h4> <ul> <li>Fieldwork in onshore facilities; strict adherence to HSE, permit-to-work, and OT change-control procedures.</li> <li>No ad-hoc connections to OT; all transfers must use approved DMZ mechanisms and encrypted media as required.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<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 support the preparation of a strategic national document that will strengthen evidence-based planning and population governance in Iraq:&nbsp;<br> The State of Iraq's Population Report, which will provide an in-depth analysis of Iraq's demographic situation following the 2024 Population and Housing Census and assess progress made in implementing the National Population Policy two years after its adoption.&nbsp;<br> The objective of preparing the State of Iraq's Population Report following the 2024 Population and Housing Census is to provide a clear and comprehensive roadmap for integrated and sustainable development. The report will support the efficient allocation of resources according to population needs and contribute to achieving a better future for all Iraqis.&nbsp;<br> The consultancy aims to produce a high-quality, evidence-based national document that will support policy formulation, sectoral planning, and coordinated implementation across government institutions.&nbsp;<br> &nbsp;</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>The consultant will lead all demographic and population-related components, including:</p><br><ul> <li>Review national and international literature, demographic studies, census reports and relevant policies.</li> <li>Analyze the 2024 Population and Housing Census.</li> <li>Assess demographic trends, including fertility, mortality, migration, urbanization and age structure.</li> <li>Assess implementation progress of the National Population Policy.</li> <li>Analyze the demographic dividend and future demographic scenarios.</li> <li>Prepare demographic projections.</li> <li>Develop evidence-based policy recommendations.</li> <li>Lead preparation of demographic chapters of the State of Iraq's Population Report.</li> <li>Support the adolescent policy with demographic evidence and projections.</li></ul><p>The consulting team or institution responsible for preparing the report is expected to cover the following proposed chapters:&nbsp;</p><br><ul> <li>Chapter One: General Conceptual Framework of the Report&nbsp;</li> <li>Chapter Two: Population Status in Iraq – An Analysis of Demographic Indicators Based on the 2024 Population and Housing Census&nbsp;</li> <li>Chapter Three: Assessment of the National Population Policy Two Years After Its Launch&nbsp;</li> <li>Chapter Four: Population and Development – Economic and Social Reflections&nbsp;</li> <li>Chapter Five: Iraq's International Commitments in Population and Development Issues: Progress and Challenges&nbsp;</li> <li>Chapter Six: Analysis of the Demographic Dividend and Population Window of Opportunity in Iraq&nbsp;</li> <li>Chapter Seven: Future Population Trends and Projected Scenarios&nbsp;</li> <li>Chapter Eight: Proposed Policies and Strategic Recommendations&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>You would be responsible for:</strong></p><br><p>The consultant will:&nbsp;</p><br><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Develop an inception report and methodology.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Conduct desk reviews.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hold consultations with government entities, UN agencies, academia and civil society.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Organize technical workshops if needed.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare presentations.</p><br><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Revise drafts following comments.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Prepare final versions of both documents.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Support report layout and design.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Present findings to the Ministry of Planning and UNFPA.<br> &nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Expected Deliverables:</strong></p><br><p>1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A comprehensive report based on the 2024 Population and Housing Census that provides an updated and reliable population database to support evidence-based policymaking and national development planning.<br> 2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An assessment of the progress made in implementing the pillars of the National Population Policy two years after its launch.<br> 3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identification of:</p><br><ul> <li>Population size and geographic distribution;</li> <li>Household characteristics;</li> <li>Educational attainment;</li> <li>Occupational status;</li> <li>Income levels;</li> <li>Unemployment rates;</li> <li>Poverty levels; and</li> <li>Health conditions.</li></ul><p>4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Identification of actual population needs across different regions and sectors (education, health, housing, infrastructure, employment, etc.) to enable more efficient allocation of financial and human resources and support sustainable development.<br> 5.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;An in-depth analysis of demographic, social, and economic transformations, including population growth, youth population trends, fertility rates, and women's participation in the labour force.<br> 6.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A monitoring tool to measure Iraq's progress toward achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including poverty reduction, quality education, gender equality, and other related goals.</p><br><p><strong>Duration and working schedule:&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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&nbsp;</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 State of Iraq's Population Report, Final National Policy for Adolescent Development, executive summaries, PowerPoint presentation, and all editable source files submitted- End of Month 3&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Place where services are to be delivered:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Home-based with frequent missions inside Baghdad and other governorates as required.</p><br><p><strong>Delivery dates and how work will be delivered:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>The consultancy will be implemented over a period of four (4) 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;<br><strong>Deliverables:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>1st deliverable: Draft report no later than 1st October 2026. 1st instalment (50%) of total payment.</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:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the UNFPA Programme Analyst 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.&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><strong>Supervisory arrangements:</strong></p><br><p>The consultants 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.&nbsp;</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><br> Advanced university degree (Master's or PhD preferred) in Demography, Population Studies, Statistics, Economics or related field.&nbsp;<br><strong>Knowledge and Experience:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minimum 5 years of experience in demographic analysis.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Demonstrated experience analysing census data.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience preparing national reports.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with demographic projections.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience working with Iraqi government institutions.<br> •&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent analytical and report-writing skills.</p><br><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:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Compensation and Benefits:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.</p><br><p><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>

<p><h4>Position information</h4> <p><strong>Department:</strong> Information Technology / Cybersecurity<br> <strong>Reports to:</strong> IT Cyber Security Head<br> <strong>Location:</strong> [Location]<br> <strong>Employment type:</strong> Full-time</p> <h4>Position purpose</h4> <p>The cybersecurity operations engineer is responsible for the implementation, operation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls across the organization's information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) environments. The role focuses on security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity security, and security tooling administration. The position plays a key role in protecting organizational assets from cyber threats while supporting compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements. The cybersecurity operations engineer works closely with IT infrastructure, cloud, network, application, and OT teams to ensure security controls are implemented and operating effectively.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <p><strong>Security operations</strong></p> <ul> <li>Monitor security events and alerts generated by security monitoring platforms.</li> <li>Investigate suspicious activities and security incidents.</li> <li>Perform incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.</li> <li>Support cyber incident response and forensic investigations.</li> <li>Participate in on-call cyber incident response activities where required.</li> <li>Maintain incident records and lessons learned documentation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Security monitoring & SIEM</strong></p> <ul> <li>Administer and maintain SIEM platforms.</li> <li>Develop and tune detection rules and alert thresholds.</li> <li>Monitor log sources and ensure adequate security event coverage.</li> <li>Investigate security alerts and escalate critical findings.</li> <li>Develop use cases and threat detection analytics.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Endpoint and server security</strong></p> <ul> <li>Manage endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) solutions.</li> <li>Support endpoint protection platforms such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Trend Micro, or equivalent.</li> <li>Monitor and investigate endpoint threats.</li> <li>Ensure security agents remain operational and compliant.</li> <li>Support server hardening and security baseline implementation.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Vulnerability management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Perform vulnerability scanning activities.</li> <li>Analyse vulnerability assessment reports.</li> <li>Prioritize remediation actions based on risk.</li> <li>Coordinate remediation efforts with infrastructure and application teams.</li> <li>Monitor closure of identified vulnerabilities.</li> <li>Produce vulnerability metrics and reporting.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Identity and access management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Support privileged access management solutions.</li> <li>Monitor privileged account usage.</li> <li>Assist with periodic access reviews.</li> <li>Support identity governance activities.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with least-privilege principles.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Security tool administration</strong></p> <p>Administer cybersecurity technologies including:</p> <ul> <li>SIEM</li> <li>EDR/XDR</li> <li>PAM</li> <li>Vulnerability management platforms</li> <li>Email security solutions</li> <li>Web security gateways</li> <li>Security monitoring platforms</li> <li>Threat intelligence platforms</li> </ul> <p>Maintain health and performance of cybersecurity systems. Support technology upgrades and deployment activities.</p> <p><strong>Threat management</strong></p> <ul> <li>Monitor emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.</li> <li>Review threat intelligence feeds.</li> <li>Assess threats for organisational relevance.</li> <li>Recommend protective measures and compensating controls.</li> <li>Support threat hunting activities.</li> </ul> <p><strong>OT/Industrial cybersecurity support</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist with cybersecurity monitoring of OT environments.</li> <li>Support IEC 62443-aligned control implementation.</li> <li>Monitor OT security events and vulnerabilities.</li> <li>Participate in OT risk assessments.</li> <li>Support secure network segmentation initiatives.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Security compliance</strong></p> <ul> <li>Assist in design and implementation of cybersecurity policies and standards.</li> <li>Support cybersecurity audits and assessments.</li> <li>Maintain operational evidence for compliance activities.</li> <li>Support implementation of NIST, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443 requirements.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Reporting</strong></p> <ul> <li>Prepare operational cybersecurity reports.</li> <li>Produce incident and vulnerability metrics.</li> <li>Maintain dashboards and KPI reporting.</li> <li>Provide regular status updates to the head of cybersecurity.</li> </ul> <h4>Key deliverables</h4> <ul> <li>Security incident reports</li> <li>Vulnerability assessment reports</li> <li>SIEM monitoring dashboards</li> <li>Threat intelligence briefings</li> <li>Security control compliance reports</li> <li>Security monitoring use cases</li> <li>Security technology health reports</li> <li>Privileged access monitoring reports</li> <li>Cybersecurity KPIs and metrics</li> </ul> <h4>Required qualifications</h4> <p><strong>Essential</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in cybersecurity, information technology, computer science, engineering, or related discipline.</li> <li>Minimum 3-5 years of cybersecurity operations experience.</li> <li>Experience supporting enterprise security technologies.</li> <li>Experience investigating cybersecurity incidents.</li> <li>Experience with security monitoring and vulnerability management.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Preferred certifications</strong></p> <p>One or more of:</p> <ul> <li>CompTIA Security+</li> <li>CompTIA CySA+</li> <li>Microsoft security certifications</li> <li>SC-200 Security Operations Analyst</li> <li>CISSP Associate</li> <li>GIAC certifications</li> <li>GSEC</li> <li>SSCP</li> <li>CEH</li> </ul> <h4>Technical skills</h4> <ul> <li>Security operations</li> <li>Incident response</li> <li>Threat detection</li> <li>Threat hunting</li> <li>Security monitoring</li> <li>Digital forensics fundamentals</li> </ul> <p><strong>Security platforms</strong></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Sentinel</li> <li>Microsoft Defender XDR</li> <li>CrowdStrike</li> <li>Trend Micro</li> <li>Tenable</li> <li>Qualys</li> <li>Rapid7</li> <li>Splunk</li> <li>QRadar</li> </ul> <p><strong>Infrastructure security</strong></p> <ul> <li>Windows Server</li> <li>Active Directory</li> <li>Entra ID (Azure AD)</li> <li>Linux administration</li> </ul> <p><strong>Network security</strong></p> <ul> <li>Firewalls</li> <li>VPN technologies</li> </ul> <p><strong>Cloud security</strong></p> <ul> <li>Microsoft Azure</li> <li>Microsoft 365 Security</li> <li>AWS security fundamentals</li> </ul> <p><strong>OT security (preferred)</strong></p> <ul> <li>Industrial control systems (ICS)</li> <li>SCADA security</li> <li>IEC 62443</li> <li>OT network security</li> </ul> <h4>Knowledge requirements</h4> <ul> <li>NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)</li> <li>NIST SP 800-53</li> <li>IEC 62443</li> <li>ISO 27001</li> <li>CIS Critical Security Controls</li> <li>Cyber Kill Chain</li> <li>MITRE ATT&CK Framework</li> <li>Vulnerability management processes</li> <li>Security incident lifecycle management</li> </ul> <h4>Key competencies</h4> <ul> <li>Analytical thinking</li> <li>Problem solving</li> <li>Technical troubleshooting</li> <li>Incident management</li> <li>Attention to detail</li> <li>Teamwork and collaboration</li> <li>Communication skills</li> <li>Risk awareness</li> <li>Continuous learning</li> <li>Customer service orientation</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>IT Cybersecurity Project Lead<br><br><p><b>IT Cyber Security Project Lead</b></p><br><br><p><b>Position Information</b></p><br><br><p><b>Job Title:</b> IT Cyber Security Head<br><b>Department:</b> Information Technology / Cybersecurity<br><b>Reports To:</b> IT Cyber Security Head<br><b>Location:</b> [Location]<br><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-Time</p><br><br><p><b>Position Purpose</b></p><br><br><p>The Cybersecurity Operations Engineer is responsible for the implementation, operation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity controls across the organization's Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) environments.</p><br><br><p>The role focuses on security monitoring, incident response, vulnerability management, endpoint security, identity security, and security tooling administration. The position plays a key role in protecting organizational assets from cyber threats while supporting compliance with cybersecurity policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.</p><br><br><p>The Cybersecurity Operations Engineer works closely with IT infrastructure, cloud, network, application, and OT teams to ensure security controls are implemented and operating effectively.</p><br><br><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><br><br><p><b>Security Operations</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Monitor security events and alerts generated by security monitoring platforms.</li><li>Investigate suspicious activities and security incidents.</li><li>Perform incident triage, containment, eradication, and recovery activities.</li><li>Support cyber incident response and forensic investigations.</li><li>Participate in on-call cyber incident response activities where required.</li><li>Maintain incident records and lessons learned documentation.</li></ul><br><p><b>Security Monitoring &amp; SIEM</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Administer and maintain SIEM platforms.</li><li>Develop and tune detection rules and alert thresholds.</li><li>Monitor log sources and ensure adequate security event coverage.</li><li>Investigate security alerts and escalate critical findings.</li><li>Develop use cases and threat detection analytics.</li></ul><br><p><b>Endpoint and Server Security</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Manage Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR) solutions.</li><li>Support endpoint protection platforms such as Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, Trend Micro, or equivalent.</li><li>Monitor and investigate endpoint threats.</li><li>Ensure security agents remain operational and compliant.</li><li>Support server hardening and security baseline implementation.</li></ul><br><p><b>Vulnerability Management</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Perform vulnerability scanning activities.</li><li>Analyse vulnerability assessment reports.</li><li>Prioritize remediation actions based on risk.</li><li>Coordinate remediation efforts with infrastructure and application teams.</li><li>Monitor closure of identified vulnerabilities.</li><li>Produce vulnerability metrics and reporting.</li></ul><br><p><b>Identity and Access Management</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Support privileged access management solutions.</li><li>Monitor privileged account usage.</li><li>Assist with periodic access reviews.</li><li>Support identity governance activities.</li><li>Ensure compliance with least-privilege principles.</li></ul><br><p><b>Security Tool Administration</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Administer cybersecurity technologies including:<ul><li>SIEM</li><li>EDR/XDR</li><li>PAM</li><li>Vulnerability Management Platforms</li><li>Email Security Solutions</li><li>Web Security Gateways</li><li>Security Monitoring Platforms</li><li>Threat Intelligence Platforms</li></ul></li><li>Maintain health and performance of cybersecurity systems.</li><li>Support technology upgrades and deployment activities.</li></ul><br><p><b>Threat Management</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Monitor emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities.</li><li>Review threat intelligence feeds.</li><li>Assess threats for organisational relevance.</li><li>Recommend protective measures and compensating controls.</li><li>Support threat hunting activities.</li></ul><br><p><b>OT/Industrial Cybersecurity Support</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Assist with cybersecurity monitoring of OT environments.</li><li>Support IEC 62443-aligned control implementation.</li><li>Monitor OT security events and vulnerabilities.</li><li>Participate in OT risk assessments.</li><li>Support secure network segmentation initiatives.</li></ul><br><p><b>Security Compliance</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Assist in design and implementation of cybersecurity policies and standards.</li><li>Support cybersecurity audits and assessments.</li><li>Maintain operational evidence for compliance activities.</li><li>Support implementation of NIST, ISO 27001, and IEC 62443 requirements.</li></ul><p><b>Reporting</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Prepare operational cybersecurity reports.</li><li>Produce incident and vulnerability metrics.</li><li>Maintain dashboards and KPI reporting.</li><li>Provide regular status updates to the Head of Cybersecurity.</li></ul><br><p><b>Key Deliverables</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Security Incident Reports</li><li>Vulnerability Assessment Reports</li><li>SIEM Monitoring Dashboards</li><li>Threat Intelligence Briefings</li><li>Security Control Compliance Reports</li><li>Security Monitoring Use Cases</li><li>Security Technology Health Reports</li><li>Privileged Access Monitoring Reports</li><li>Cybersecurity KPIs and Metrics</li></ul><br><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><br><br><p><b>Essential</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.</li><li>Minimum 3-5 years of cybersecurity operations experience.</li><li>Experience supporting enterprise security technologies.</li><li>Experience investigating cybersecurity incidents.</li><li>Experience with security monitoring and vulnerability management.</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Certifications</b></p><br><br><p>One or more of:</p><br><br><ul><li>CompTIA Security+</li><li>CompTIA CySA+</li><li>Microsoft Security Certifications</li><li>SC-200 Security Operations Analyst</li><li>CISSP Associate</li><li>GIAC Certifications</li><li>GSEC</li><li>SSCP</li><li>CEH</li></ul><br><p><b>Technical Skills</b></p><br><br><p><b>Security Operations</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Incident Response</li><li>Threat Detection</li><li>Threat Hunting</li><li>Security Monitoring</li><li>Digital Forensics Fundamentals</li></ul><p><b>Security Platforms</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Microsoft Sentinel</li><li>Microsoft Defender XDR</li><li>CrowdStrike</li><li>Trend Micro</li><li>Tenable</li><li>Qualys</li><li>Rapid7</li><li>Splunk</li><li>QRadar</li></ul><br><p><b>Infrastructure Security</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Windows Server</li><li>Active Directory</li><li>Entra ID (Azure AD)</li><li>Linux Administration</li><li>Network Security</li><li>Firewalls</li><li>VPN Technologies</li></ul><br><p><b>Cloud Security</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Microsoft Azure</li><li>Microsoft 365 Security</li><li>AWS Security Fundamentals</li></ul><br><p><b>OT Security (Preferred)</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Industrial Control Systems (ICS)</li><li>SCADA Security</li><li>IEC 62443</li><li>OT Network Security</li></ul><br><p><b>Knowledge Requirements</b></p><br><br><ul><li>NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)</li><li>NIST SP 800-53</li><li>IEC 62443</li><li>ISO 27001</li><li>CIS Critical Security Controls</li><li>Cyber Kill Chain</li><li>MITRE ATT&amp;CK Framework</li><li>Vulnerability Management Processes</li><li>Security Incident Lifecycle Management</li></ul><br><p><b>Key Competencies</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Analytical Thinking</li><li>Problem Solving</li><li>Technical Troubleshooting</li><li>Incident Management</li><li>Attention to Detail</li><li>Teamwork and Collaboration</li><li>Communication Skills</li><li>Risk Awareness</li><li>Continuous Learning</li><li>Customer Service Orientation</li></ul><br><br><br><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>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><span>Job Title: Senior Project Control Analyst&nbsp;</span></p><br> <p><span>Location: Erbil office</span></p><br> <p><span>Job Purpose:</span></p><br> <p>To provide comprehensive project controls, cost estimation and management, forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting support for all Drilling, well servicing and Workover activities, ensuring financial discipline, accurate forecasting, and timely decision-making across the wells portfolio.</p><br> <p><span>Responsibilities and Key objectives:</span></p><br> <ul> <li>Prepare inputs to the annual Work Program &amp; Budget (WP&amp;B) and quarterly reforecasts for Drilling and Well Service activities.</li> <li>Prepare Drilling &amp; Workover cost estimates.</li> <li>Prepare Drilling &amp; Workover AFE's and ensure approval (internal &amp; external) prior to commencement of Drilling &amp; Workover activities.</li> <li>Ensure that all approved Drilling &amp; Workover AFE's are uploaded to Procurement and Finance systems in a timely manner.</li> <li>Carry out timely and regular (daily, weekly, monthly, annual) cost tracking for ongoing Drilling and Workover activities ensuring quality of the data &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>As required participate in development and implementation of a detailed wells cost tracking tools for all Drilling &amp; Workover activities to ensure accurate and timely well cost data is provided to wells team on a daily / weekly / monthly basis. Include graphic / chart reporting of daily expenditure for 'quick reference' guide. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li>Attend daily rig calls to keep up to date on Drilling &amp; Workover operations and associated expenditure.</li> <li>Read and interpret Daily Drilling Reports (DDR's) in order to update cost tracker on a daily basis to provide cumulative spend against AFE.</li> <li>Assist in invoice verification for all Drilling &amp; Workover vendor invoices.</li> <li>Ensure all Drilling &amp; Workover invoices are coded correctly to the appropriate AFE number &amp; GL A/C Code.</li> <li>Liaise with Drilling &amp; Workover vendors to resolve any invoicing disputes.</li> <li>Interrogate ledger to review Drilling &amp; Workover 'Actual' costs and re-allocate any incorrectly coded charges on a weekly basis.</li> <li>Generate accurate Value of Work Done (VoWD) for all Drilling &amp; Workover related expenditure on a monthly basis and prepare &amp; submit monthly accruals to Finance for posting to ledger.</li> <li>Provide Drilling team with detailed cost reporting including ‘Actual’ V’s ‘AFE’, Value of Work Done (VoWD), AFE V’s Estimated Final Cost (EFC), Forecast V’s Budget&nbsp;</li> <li>including variance analysis in order to highlight to Drilling Dept potential overspends against AFE as early as possible.</li> <li>Track and report expenditure against Drilling &amp; Workover contracts / service agreements / PO's / SO's, Etc.</li> <li>Track, control and report Drilling &amp; Workover inventory expenditure in terms of issues and returns of equipment to and from wells during operations and ensure that tangible well costs accurately reflect what was used in each well.</li> <li>Generate full Well Reconciliations for all Drilling &amp; Workover activities, ensuring that all reconciliation are completed to the required industry standards in a timely manner, (ie 90 days following completion of well activity).</li> <li>Respond to a wide variety of ah-hoc Drilling &amp; Workover cost queries from internal and external stakeholders and ensure accurate cost data is provided in a timely manner.</li> <li>Monitor key cost and schedule performance indicators for wells activities.</li> <li>Support development of drilling campaign forecasts and long-range plans.</li> <li>Perform trend analysis and identify cost risks and opportunities.</li> <li>Participate in lessons learned reviews to improve future cost estimates.</li> <li>Contribute to continuous improvement of project controls processes and systems.</li> <li>Identify, quantify, and communicate cost risks and opportunities impacting well delivery and annual budgets.</li> <li>Authority to issue drilling cost reports and accruals</li> </ul> <p><span>Financial responsibility:</span><br></p><br> <p>Key contributor to the delivery of budget items.</p><br> <p><span>Education:</span></p><br> <p>Bachelor degree in Engineering, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Project Controls, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.</p><br> <p><span>Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience:</span></p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Minimum 5-10 years of Wells Cost Control / Cost Engineering experience essential.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Familiarity with Drilling &amp; Completions procedures, processes and terminology.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Expert user of Microsoft Excel including charts function, Advanced Excel including Power Query, Pivot Tables,&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Power Pivot and dashboard reporting.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar).</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with project controls and reporting tools.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience with Power BI or similar visualization platforms preferred.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Competent user of other &nbsp;MS Office applications.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Experience of upstream project cost control.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Solid forecasting, data analysis and arithmetic skills&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good understanding of stock, inventory control and management&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Good understanding of JV accounting&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Fluent in English</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Excellent verbal, written and aural communication skills.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Able to work effectively as part of a team and communicate cross-functionally.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to work on own initiative; exercises a proactive approach.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Ability to take responsibility and manage tasks through to completion.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; React quickly and be flexible to changing circumstances.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Use initiative to ensure issues are resolved in a timely manner.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Seek ways to find and apply best practices.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Adopt a pragmatic, fit for purpose approach.</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Demonstrate a strong work ethic and be able to deliver under challenging deadlines</p><br> <p>·&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Open, honest and reliable.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br> <p><br><span><u>Interested candidates should submit their CVs, no later than Tuesday, 6 October, 2026.</u></span><br></p><br> </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>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.</p><br><p>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&nbsp;IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration</p><br><p><strong>Project Context and Scope</strong></p><br><p>Access to finance remains one of the principal barriers to business growth and job creation in Iraq. While significant efforts have been undertaken by the Government of Iraq and the Central Bank of Iraq to increase access to financing for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), many entrepreneurs continue to face challenges related to collateral requirements, perceived credit risks, limited financial histories, high transaction costs, and restricted access to suitable financial products.</p><br><p>IOM Iraq supports livelihoods, economic recovery, and private sector development interventions aimed at fostering sustainable economic opportunities for vulnerable populations, including women, youth, returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), climate-affected communities, and small business owners.</p><br><p>As part of its efforts to promote financial inclusion and strengthen sustainable economic recovery, IOM intends to establish a blended finance mechanism that utilizes catalytic donor funding alongside commercial lending to enhance access to finance for underserved businesses and entrepreneurs. The blended finance approach will seek to mobilize capital, reduce lending risks, strengthen financial institutions’ engagement with target populations, and promote sustainable market development. The initiative will be developed in close coordination with the Central Bank of Iraq, partner banks, and other financial institutions to ensure alignment with national priorities, banking regulations, and sustainable financial sector development objectives.</p><br><p>To support this process, IOM seeks to recruit a qualified Blended Finance Specialist Consultant with substantial experience in banking, SME finance, financial inclusion, blended finance, and stakeholder engagement within the development and financial sectors. The consultant will work closely with IOM livelihoods teams, the Central Bank of Iraq (CBI), participating financial institutions, and other relevant stakeholders.<br>The consultant will serve in an individual capacity and shall not be considered an IOM staff member. The consultancy contract does not establish an employer-employee relationship. The consultant shall have no authority to make commitments, representations, or decisions that bind IOM.</p><br><strong>Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing</strong><br><br>The consultant will be operating within the Peace and Recovery unit,<br><p><br>Under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Mission and the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Coordinator, in close coordination with the National Livelihood Officer</p><br><strong>The consultancy is open to international consultants and will be primarily based in Baghdad. However, field missions to the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will be required as part of the assignment.</strong><br><br> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a leading international NGO with a specific expertise in forced displacement. It was founded in 1956 and today it is operating in 40 countries around the world, where it protects, advocates, and builds sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement affected people and communities. DRC has been active across Iraq since 2003 and plays a crucial role in addressing the complex humanitarian needs of displaced populations and conflict-affected communities. Operating in collaboration with local partners and authorities and adopting humanitarian, development, and peacebuilding (HDP) approaches, DRC focuses on providing a wide range of services to enhance the resilience and well-being of vulnerable individuals. DRC s work in Iraq has been focused on implementing multi-sectoral programming through an area-based approaches, integrating protection, economic recovery, humanitarian disarmament and peacebuilding programming as well as advocacy. By implementing context-specific solutions, DRC contributes to the stability and recovery of communities in Iraq, striving to create a more sustainable and inclusive future for those affected by displacement and conflict.</p><p>The purpose of this consultancy is to work with DRC in supporting ministry of labor and social affairs (MoLSA) in Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) to modernize their vocational training program to enhance employment opportunities to youth and job seekers. The consultant (consultancy team) will 1) Review the existing solar panel curriculum of MoLSA. 2) in collaboration with DRC and MoLSA Directorate of vocational training in KRI, form a curriculum development technical committee from MoLSA technical trainers representing each governorate. 3) Lead organizing the technical committee meeting reviewing the existing curriculum and identifying the gaps and areas to be updated. 4) collect the inputs from the technical committee members about areas of gaps and improvement and lead combinging them and reflecting them on the curriculum content. 5) ensure effectively updating the existing curriculum as per the competency-based standards (CBT). DRC is looking for a consultancy firm with a technical specialist and a lead consultant to ensure the updated training curriculum matches with the labor market needs,</p><p>Vocational training centres under DoLSA play an important role in supporting youths and job seekers and equip them with the market driven and competency-based skills to prepare them for employment and the labor market. However, due to changes in the labor market, industry demands, and technological development, there may be a need for updated or new vocational training curricula that better align with current workforce needs In order to deliver relevant and effective vocational training to youth and job seekers in general, there is a need to update the solar panel competency-based curriculum that matches with the market changes and development of technologies. Through this consultancy work, DRC is going to support MoLSA to modernize their vocational training program to enhance employment opportunities to youth job seekers including women and people living with disabilities from different population categories of IDPs, refugees and vulnerable host communities.</p><p>The objective of the consultancy is to:</p><ul><li>Conduct a desk review of the existing solar panel curriculum to identify gaps and areas of improvement according to the labor market demand, skills gaps and context evolution. This review process might take different stages and will involve MoLSA Directorate of vocational training center technical trainers.</li><li>Establish and lead a technical committee with relevant stakeholders to collect needed information and support the curriculum update process.</li><li>Update the existing solar panel curriculum as per the competency-based standards (CBT) including facilitator guide, handouts and needed tools.</li><li>Ensure the updated curriculum is available in both English and Kurdish (Badini and Sorani) languages and handed to DRC.</li></ul><p>The consultant will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Conduct a curriculum review process : conducting desk review of the existing curriculum and comparing with the CBT standards to identify the gaps and areas of improvement.</li><li>Lead formation the technical committee: in collaboration with DRC and directorate of labor and social affairs, lead forming the technical committee for review process, data and input collection from the technical committee and updating the solar panel curriculum.</li><li>Update curricula content, ensure it meets competency-based education standards : the consultant will be responsible in updating a well-structured competency-based curriculum that clearly defines the learning outcomes in terms of skills, knowledge and measurable and practical objective is stated within the curriculum, as well as a flexible curriculum allowing in house updates based on market changes. The consultant will ensure receiving feedback from the technical committee and refine the curriculum accordingly.</li><li>Prepare the final version of the training package: in collaboration with the technical committee, the consultant will receive feedback from them, refine and finalize the training curriculum. The final product must include the trainer guide, detailed lesson plan, competency-based training manual, assessments, tools and handouts.</li><li>Submit a final consultancy report: at the end, the consultant will submit a detailed comprehensive report to DRC stating the entire process, key findings, curriculum update progress and recommendations for future updates.</li></ul><p>The Consultant will submit the following deliverables:</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Ability to travel and work inside Kurdistan Region of Iraq.</li><li>The lead consultants/team members should have minimum master s degree in development or humanitarian studies, political science, business management, economics, or other relevant fields.</li><li>Proven experience in conducting similar work/consultancies of developing vocational training curriculum for vocational training centres including government VTCs.</li><li>Proven understanding of labor market trends and vocational training principles.</li><li>Proven experience in conducting needs assessment, labor market studies and/or skill gap analyses.</li><li>Good understanding of humanitarian programs to support refugees, IDPs and host community populations with inclusion consideration.</li><li>Excellent communication, facilitation and interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity.</li><li>Advanced skills in research design and methods, including data collection and analysis.</li><li>Written and spoken fluency in Kurdish and English.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>Community Liaison Officer (CLO)<br><br><ul><li>The CLO is responsible for building and sustaining working and trusting relationships between the CSSP-WIP Project and local communities.</li></ul><p><b>Required Qualifications / Experience</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Experience in the field of Community Relations;</li><li>High level of interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills;</li><li>Empathetic towards sensitive cultural, personal and community issues;</li><li>Mediation and conflict resolution skills;</li><li>Knowledge of local language;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision;</li><li>Able to dialog, disclose information, negotiate;</li><li>Understanding of the economic, political and social dynamics in the area of operation;</li><li>Good reporting skills;</li><li>Diligent and meticulous.</li></ul><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.</p><br> <p>We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.</p><br> <p>Join EY and help to build a better working world.</p><br> <p><b>EY Baghdad - Assurance - Audit Internship Program FY26</b></p><br> <p><b>Location: Baghdad, Iraq.</b></p><br> <p><b>What if your career could have a lasting impact on you, and on the world?</b></p><br> <p>Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through our coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and in the future – all while building a network of colleagues, mentors, and leaders who will be on the journey with you at EY and beyond.</p><br> <p><b>The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.</b></p><br> <p><b>The opportunity: your next adventure awaits</b></p><br> <ul><li>You will be Joining one of the most trusted, respected and influential teams in the industry. Global Assurance’s purpose is to inspire confidence and trust to help build a better working world. We do so by protecting and serving the public interest, promoting transparency, supporting investor confidence and economic growth and nurturing talent to provide future business leaders for the global marketplace.</li><li>The opportunity is specifically in the Audit sub-service line under Assurance.</li><li>We are passionate about making sure the experience you have with us lasts a lifetime. To demonstrate this, we have developed a Graduate Program which offers you a combination of varied on-the-job work experience as well as web based/self-study learnings. The combination of such components will support you in developing your knowledge around the services we offer while building your communication and interpersonal skills. Along the way you will be supported and coached by a team of professionals within your location.</li></ul> <p><b>What we look for</b></p><br> <ul><li><b>You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset.</b> What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.</li><li><b>You are curious and purpose driven. </b>We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.</li><li><b>You are inclusive.</b> We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.</li><li><b>Qualifications:</b><ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting</li><li>GPA 3+ or equivalent</li><li>Bahraini nationals will only be considered.</li><li>Graduated less than 18 months.</li></ul></li></ul> <p><b>What’s in it for you</b></p><br> <ul><li>Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.</li><li>Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds — both professionally and culturally.</li><li>Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.</li><li>Develop your own personal purpose and help us create a positive ripple effect on our teams, our business, clients and society – building a better working world, together.</li></ul> <p><b>What you can expect</b></p><br> <ul><li><b>Step 1: Apply</b><ul><li>If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please complete the online application as soon as possible. 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<p><h4>Community liaison officer (CLO)</h4> <p>The CLO is responsible for building and sustaining working and trusting relationships between the CSSP-WIP project and local communities.</p> <h4>Required qualifications / experience</h4> <ul> <li>Experience in the field of community relations</li> <li>High level of interpersonal skills and strong verbal and written communication skills</li> <li>Empathetic towards sensitive cultural, personal and community issues</li> <li>Mediation and conflict resolution skills</li> <li>Knowledge of local language</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision</li> <li>Able to dialog, disclose information, negotiate</li> <li>Understanding of the economic, political and social dynamics in the area of operation</li> <li>Good reporting skills</li> <li>Diligent and meticulous</li> </ul></p><p></p>