Feasibility Studies Specialist Jobs in Iraq
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Chief Investment Officer
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<li><span>Posting Date</span>: 11/08/2026</li> <li><span>Ref</span>: IRQ-48</li> <li><span>Position</span>: Chief Investment Officer</li>
<li> </li><li><span>Location</span>: Iraq </li>
<li><span>City</span>: Baghdad</li>
<li> </li><li><span>Sector</span>: Conglomerate</li> <li><span>Years of Experience</span> 15 to 20+ years</li>
<li> </li><li><span>Qualification</span>: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; CFA Charterholder status and/or an MBA in Finance is strongly preferred.</li> <li><span>Salary</span>: QAR 60,000 – QAR 70,000 per month</li> <li><span>Workdays</span>: 5 </li> <li> </li><li><span>Description</span>: Our client is a prominent, large-scale multi-industry conglomerate with extensive operations spanning Real Estate Development, Hotel & Hospitality Assets, Food Manufacturing, and F&B/Restaurant chains. Expanding aggressively across key regional hubs, the group is seeking a highly analytical, hands-on, and strategic Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to oversee its investment portfolio, lead in-house feasibility and financial modeling, direct deal structuring, and drive cross-sector capital allocation while reporting directly to the Group CEO. (Note: Primary location is Baghdad, Iraq (75% of the time) with periodic travel to Qatar (25%); residency provided). Key Responsibilities <ul>
<li>Hands-On Feasibility & Financial Modeling: Personally lead the in-house creation of complex financial models, DCF valuations, feasibility studies, and project projections across Real Estate, Hospitality, FMCG, and F&B without heavy reliance on third-party consultancies.</li>
<li>Portfolio & Investment Strategy: Partner with the Group CEO and Board on overarching capital allocation; evaluate cross-sector growth opportunities in Iraq, Qatar, and the broader Middle East; draft strategic investment memos for board presentation.</li>
<li>Deal Execution & Structuring: Oversee end-to-end deal structuring, debt/equity financing, corporate negotiations, and joint venture closures for new projects and site acquisitions.</li>
<li>Asset & Operational Monitoring: Track ROI, IRR, and operational KPIs for existing real estate developments, hotel properties, factories, and restaurant chains against initial feasibility benchmarks; drive asset optimization and exit strategies.</li>
<li>Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and direct an internal team of investment and financial analysts toward technical excellence.</li>
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<li>Experience: 15 to 20+ years of senior investment leadership within large-scale organizations or conglomerates, with direct experience across Real Estate, Hospitality, and FMCG/F&B sectors.</li>
<li>Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; CFA Charterholder status and/or an MBA in Finance is strongly preferred.</li>
<li>Technical Mastery: Superior hands-on financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, and cross-sector M&A expertise.</li>
<li>Languages: Native-level Arabic is strictly required; fluent corporate English required.</li>
<li>Location & Mobility: Based primarily in Baghdad, Iraq (~75%) with travel to Qatar (~25%) (Middle East candidates preferred; Iraq market experience is a major plus).</li>
<li>Work Logistics: 5 to 6 working days per week; joining timeline as per executive notice period/agreement.</li>
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<p>The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing oil and gas processing systems to improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. The role involves developing process simulations, preparing engineering documentation including P&IDs and equipment specifications, conducting risk assessments and feasibility studies, supporting construction, commissioning, and start-up activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate new technologies into existing facilities. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with API, ASME, ISO, and environmental regulations while providing technical guidance and training to operations personnel.</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; a Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas process engineering with expertise in processing facilities and system integration. Strong knowledge of HYSYS, PIPESIM, or similar process simulation software. Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, process control, and international engineering standards including API, ASME, and ISO. Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to work in multicultural environments.</p>
<p>The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing, analyzing, and optimizing oil and gas processing systems to improve operational efficiency, safety, and reliability. The role involves developing process simulations, preparing engineering documentation including P&IDs and equipment specifications, conducting risk assessments and feasibility studies, supporting construction, commissioning, and start-up activities, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to integrate new technologies into existing facilities. The successful candidate will also ensure compliance with API, ASME, ISO, and environmental regulations while providing technical guidance and training to operations personnel.</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; a Master's degree is preferred. Minimum of 10 years of experience in oil and gas process engineering with expertise in processing facilities and system integration. Strong knowledge of HYSYS, PIPESIM, or similar process simulation software. Solid understanding of thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, process control, and international engineering standards including API, ASME, and ISO. Excellent analytical, project management, communication, and teamwork skills with the ability to work in multicultural environments.</p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Overseeing and coordinating all aspects of Microwave network operations, Manage teams, vendors, & sub-contractors, and budgets ensuring that due diligence and optimal risk mitigation is achieved as well as the maximum quality and peak performance and reliability of all Microwave networks, Under close supervising the day-to-day operations for the Technical Operations and managed service supplier teams to ensure all type of service disruptions, and uphold corporate's quality standards in support of the business goal.</p> <p> 1. Providing leadership and mentorship to the TMO team, Under close supervising the day-to-day operations for the Technical Operations team, ensuring adherence to quality standards.</p> <p>2. Manage and optimize Microwave Networks (Multi vendor), Ensure customer incidents and outages assigned are successfully and quickly resolved, diffused, or escalated</p> <p>3. Coordinate Microwave & SDH maintenance and change related activities in cooperation with the MS vendor, on-ground teams, and organize scheduled and planned CR routines.</p> <p>4. Controlling and managing operations project budgets to ensure financial efficiency. And drive business case creation, revenue modelling, and CAPEX/OPEX projections for variant tasks and projects.</p> <p>5. Liaise with Procurement, engineering, legal, and financial audit teams to ensure end-to-end solution readiness and compliance, Lead multi-vendor frameworks and negotiations, project delivery assurance, and technical compliance.</p> <p>6. Actively adhere to the Code of policies, procedures and processes to ensure the highest standards are maintained,. Provide leadership in all fiber technical issues; ensure employees are aware of business compliance requirements.</p> <p>7. Drive the vendor management for the designated vendor group mainly on the Huawei Managed service models, monitor performance, develop relationships with key contacts (internally and externally) and hold regular feedback meetings with these stakeholders</p> <p>8. Governing & maintain existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities.</p> <p>9. Develop and maintain vendor management scorecards & risk plans for the designated vendor group as per procedure. </p> <p>10. Collaborate with engineering teams to plan the expansion, upgrade, and optimization of the Microwave network (Mainly Huawei and Nokia MW). </p> <p>11. Manage deployment vendors/contractors deliverables and assist with quality assurance and Conduct a certification testing of the new links and equipment, accurately document measurements and placement,</p> <p>12. Conduct feasibility studies, evaluate network capacity, and identify areas for network improvement.</p> <p>13. Performing a routine network checks periodically, Testing signal strength across all elements of the network, Ensure maximum quality and peak performance and reliability of all fiber optic equipment, Report all testing documentation to the direct supervisor.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> Bachelor degree (Telecommunication Engineering/Information Engineering/Network Engineering/ Electrical Engineering) </li> <li> Deep understanding of Operational Technology (OT) systems</li> <li> CCNA & PMP or similar certificate will be a big added value</li> <li> Microsoft Office Programs (Mainly Excel, PowerPont, & VISIO)</li> <li> GIS Systems (Google Earth (.kmz), MS Streets & Trips, MapInfo)</li> </ul> <p> <br> </p> <p> <strong>Behavioural Competencies:</strong> </p> <p> <br> </p> <ul> <li> Delivering Results & Fostering Ownership</li> <li> Building Customer Value</li> <li> Networking & Influencing Collaboratively</li> <li> Leading Teams</li> <li> Shaping Strategy</li> <li> Driving Change</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <strong>Technical Competencies:</strong> </p> <p> <br> </p> <ul> <li> Network Monitoring</li> <li> Service Operations Centre (SOC)</li> <li> Performance Management & Reporting</li> <li> Troubleshooting & Technical Problem Solving</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> </p></div></section>
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<p><b>Real Estate Development Platform</b></p><p>A leading real estate development platform in the region is seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy, governance, and capital structuring during the establishment and growth phase of a large-scale development business.</p><p>The CFO will play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s financial integrity, liquidity, and funding capacity while supporting disciplined investment decisions and sustainable growth.</p><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for overseeing all financial functions of the organization, including accounting, financial planning, treasury, financing, and financial controls.</p><p>The role requires strong leadership in managing financial risk, evaluating investment decisions, and supporting the execution of large-scale real estate development projects.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead all core finance functions including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, financing, insurance, tax coordination, and financial reporting.</li><li>Evaluate and challenge business cases, development feasibility models, cost plans, pricing assumptions, and cash-flow projections prior to investment commitments.</li><li>Oversee collections strategy, receivables management, and cash conversion cycles.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial covenants, banking requirements, and funding conditions.</li><li>Develop and manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investment partners.</li><li>Lead capital structuring and financing strategies for development projects and corporate expansion.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust financial controls, payment procedures, reconciliations, and financial systems.</li><li>Support executive decision-making through accurate and timely financial insights.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>Key Decision Areas</b></p><ul><li>Approve payments, expenditures, and financial commitments within delegated authority limits.</li><li>Direct monthly financial close, budget revisions, and forecast updates.</li><li>Lead treasury decisions including cash management, funding allocation, and liquidity planning.</li><li>Recommend financing structures, drawdown strategies, and capital allocation decisions.</li><li>Define financial reserves and risk mitigation strategies.</li></ul><p><b>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</b></p><ul><li>Liquidity management and cash flow forecast accuracy</li><li>Timeliness and quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</li><li>Performance of receivables, collections efficiency, and overdue recovery</li><li>Effectiveness of financial controls and audit outcomes</li><li>Alignment of financial strategy with project delivery and investment objectives</li></ul><p><b>Candidate Profile</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 15–20 years of experience in finance, preferably within real estate development, infrastructure, or large capital projects</li><li>Strong experience in project finance, development feasibility modeling, and capital structuring</li><li>Proven track record in managing treasury operations, banking relationships, and financing arrangements</li><li>Experience working within complex, multi-phase development environments</li><li>Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities</li><li>Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are highly preferred</li></ul><p><b>Why Join</b></p><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a growing development platform at an early stage and play a key role in shaping its financial strategy, governance framework, and long-term growth.</p><p>The successful candidate will be part of the core leadership team responsible for delivering large-scale residential developments and building a high-impact real estate organization in the region.</p></div>
<p>SRD Center is recruiting qualified Enumerators / Interviewers to support a large-scale field research assignment in Baghdad and Basra. The assignment will involve face-to-face quantitative interviews with potential migrants, internally displaced persons and other relevant respondent groups. Approximately 1,000 1,200 interviews will be conducted using a Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) system. Enumerators will receive training on the questionnaire, sampling procedures, interviewing techniques, research ethics, informed consent, data protection, and use of the electronic data collection platform before beginning fieldwork.</p><p>Tasks: Enumerators / Interviewers will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Participate fully in mandatory enumerator training.</li><li>Participate in questionnaire pre-testing and pilot interviews.</li><li>Become familiar with the questionnaire, respondent selection procedures, and survey methodology.</li><li>Conduct face-to-face interviews with selected respondents in assigned locations.</li><li>Administer questionnaires electronically using smartphones, tablets, or other CAPI devices.</li><li>Follow the sampling and respondent-selection procedures provided by the research team.</li><li>Explain the purpose of the research clearly and professionally to potential respondents.</li><li>Obtain informed consent before conducting interviews.</li><li>Ensure respondent privacy, confidentiality, and respectful treatment.</li><li>Accurately record respondents' answers without interpretation or alteration.</li><li>Ensure that all mandatory questions are completed correctly.</li><li>Review completed questionnaires before submission.</li><li>Upload survey data according to established procedures.</li><li>Maintain regular communication with the Field Coordinator/Supervisor.</li><li>Immediately report difficulties, refusals, safety concerns, or technical problems.</li><li>Participate in daily briefings and debriefings when required.</li><li>Respond to quality-control questions or requests for clarification from supervisors.</li><li>Follow all data protection, ethical, safeguarding, and confidentiality procedures.</li><li>Achieve agreed daily interview targets while maintaining data quality.</li><li>Perform other reasonable field research tasks assigned by the Field Coordinator.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Diploma, university degree, or current university studies in social sciences, statistics, economics, business, development studies, sociology, or another relevant area. Relevant field experience may be considered in place of formal academic qualifications.</li><li>Previous experience conducting face-to-face surveys or interviews.</li><li>Experience using electronic/mobile data collection applications is strongly preferred.</li><li>Previous experience with KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, or similar platforms is an advantage.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with people from different socio-economic and community backgrounds.</li><li>Good interpersonal and interviewing skills.</li><li>Ability to follow detailed instructions and survey protocols.</li><li>High level of attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work independently in the field while remaining accountable to supervisors.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic is required.</li><li>Ability to read and understand basic English instructions is an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of the local context in Baghdad and/or Basra is strongly preferred.</li><li>Previous experience conducting surveys involving migrants, returnees, IDPs, youth, employment, livelihoods, or other vulnerable groups is an advantage.</li><li>Availability for training, pilot testing, and the full fieldwork period.</li><li>Commitment to confidentiality, neutrality, respectful conduct, and research ethics.</li></ul>
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<span>About Rahal Rahal is the travel mini-app inside Iraq’s Super Qi ecosystem, a Rocketship redefining how millions of travelers search, book, and manage journeys across flights, hotels, and digital services.<br> We make travel simple, safe, and accessible to everyone, everywhere.<br> Behind every great traveler experience lies a powerful hotel inventory and this is where you come in.<br> We’re building a new generation of travel; transparent, tech-first, and truly customer-obsessed.<br> About the Role Rahal is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who will play a key role in designing and implementing advanced solutions to improve our Travel platform, enhancing customer satisfaction and ensuring smooth operational processes.<br> Key Responsibilities Design and implement reusable, clean, tested, efficient, secure, maintainable, and well-documented solutions.<br> Assist partners in their integration process with our published APIs.<br> Document findings, actions, and plans thoroughly, by setting up the foundations for a solid reporting framework and a communication standard.<br> Provide the technical feasibility of implementing product requirements and offer valuable input to the product team.<br> Translate product requirements into SRS and technical plan.<br> Proactively identify technical debt and propose mitigation strategies.<br> Maintaining and developing your knowledge about software development, and supporting/mentoring other team-members, sharing guidance to help them achieve career growth.<br> Conduct code reviews for peers to enhance code quality and ensure adherence to high standards.<br> Understanding the business side of the project and having the ability to lead in-depth technical and product discussions.<br> Bring new tools and invitations that can boost the startup productivity.<br> Requirements 5+ Years of experience in Software Engineering or adjacent fields.<br> 3+ Years of experience working fully remotely with a track record of self-management and accountability.<br> Hands-on experience with JavaScript/typescript and/or NodeJS/NestJs.<br> In-depth understanding of web application architecture and design principles behind the scalable applications.<br> Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.<br> Experience in designing and optimizing databases, with skills in query optimization, scaling, data modeling.<br> Advanced knowledge of Docker and AWS.<br></span> </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. </p></li></ul>
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Role Purpose <br> <p><span>Zain Iraq is actively recruiting to hire a Senior Product Designer - Digital Platforms to turn product vision and business priorities into specifications precise enough to build from. The role owns the documentation bridge between what the business asks for and what technology teams deliver.</span></p><br><p><span>The role is responsible for defining features through user stories, functional and technical requirements, and acceptance criteria that leave no room for interpretation, and for confirming feasibility with technology teams before development begins.</span></p><br><p><span>This is a technical specification and documentation role, distinct from Experience Design. The role owns the precision of what is defined and the responsibility that what gets built is what was asked for.</span></p><br> <br> <br><br> Responsibilities <br> <ul><li><p><span>Translate the product vision and business priorities set by product owners into detailed product requirements and specifications.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Define features through comprehensive user stories setting out functional and technical requirements, including edge cases, error states and dependencies.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Develop acceptance criteria precise enough for quality assurance to test against and for technology teams to build from without interpretation.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Create and maintain product documentation as the single reference point for each feature, keeping it current as scope changes.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Work with technology teams to assess feature feasibility before development begins and resolve gaps between business intent and technical constraints.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Identify and document API, data, and third-party dependencies within the specification, so they are known before build rather than discovered during it.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Ensure technical constraints and integration requirements are reflected in the requirement itself and flag any dependency that affects deliverability.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Ensure backlog items meet the definition of ready before they are committed to a sprint, so development is never held up by an incomplete specification.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Contribute requirement detail to backlog refinement, resolving ambiguity before items enter development.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Provide requirement clarification on demand during build, at the point the question arises.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Review delivered features against the specification and acceptance criteria, and confirm the build matches the intent before sign-off.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Gather and analyses stakeholder requirements with product owners and convert them into actionable user stories.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Maintain the specification pipeline so requirements are documented ahead of development need.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Coordinate with Experience Design so that user journeys and interface designs are reflected accurately in the specification.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Challenge requirements that are unclear, conflicting, or commercially unjustified before they enter the backlog.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Work with the teams to define tracking and success metrics for each feature at the specification stage rather than after launch.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Evaluate feature adoption and usage against the metrics defined and specify iterative improvements.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Work with the quality assurance teams so that acceptance criteria, test conditions and defect resolution stay aligned to product intent.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Set and maintain the specification standards, templates and documentation conventions used across digital platforms.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Present feature scope, progress and performance to stakeholders in terms of business outcome rather than technical detail.</span></p><br></li></ul> <br> <br><br> Education, Experience, and Competencies <br> <p><strong><span>Education</span></strong></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business or a related discipline.</span></p><br></li></ul><p><strong><span>Experience</span></strong></p><br><ul><li><p><span>5+ years of experience in product management, business analysis, product ownership, or technical product specification for digital products.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Proven ability to define user stories, functional/technical requirements, and acceptance criteria for technology teams.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Experience working with Agile teams (Scrum/Kanban) and cross-functional stakeholders, including Product, Design, Development, and QA.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Experience specifying consumer-facing mobile and web products, including understanding APIs, data flows, dependencies, feasibility, and technical constraints.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Proficiency in JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps, and familiarity with Figma.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Strong analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to identify requirement gaps and translate data insights into product improvements.</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Experience in telecom, fintech, e-commerce, or high-volume digital products is an advantage.</span></p><br></li></ul><p><strong><span>Competencies</span></strong></p><br><p><span>Behavioral</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Analytical Thinking</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Problem Solving and Creativity</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Initiative</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Teamwork</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Communication and Presentation</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Relationship Building</span></p><br></li></ul><p><span>Technical</span></p><br><ul><li><p><span>Product Management</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Technology Application</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Project/Program Management</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Business Modelling and Analysis</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>IT User Support</span></p><br></li><li><p><span>Strategic Planning</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>
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<p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>Site E&I Construction lead-(Oil, Gas & Water)<br><br><p><b>Job Description</b>: Construction E&I Lead</p><br><br><p>Company: KBR</p><br><br><p>Location: Iraq (28/28 Rotational Assignment)</p><br><br><p>Nationality: Any</p><br><br><br><p>The Lead Construction Engineer (E&I) will drive construction readiness, optimize field execution strategies, and ensure effective coordination between engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations. This position requires a seasoned professional capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and consistently achieving project safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives</p><br><br><br><p><b>Accountability/ Expectations</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Enhance construction safety performance by promoting modularization, standardized assemblies, pre‑fabricated E&I modules, and off‑site construction to reduce field exposure.</li><li>Develop brownfield and greenfield construction strategies, including tie‑in planning, SIMOPS coordination, shutdown integration, and live‑plant execution methodologies.</li><li>Identify and resolve E&I construction challenges such as cable routing conflicts, hazardous area compliance issues, and instrument accessibility constraints.</li><li>Monitor field productivity using discipline-specific KPIs (cable pulling rates, termination progress, loop completion curves, energization milestones).</li><li>Lead construction planning, ensuring detailed sequencing for electrical load transfer, instrument migration, and control system cutover activities.</li><li>Provide constructability input into electrical single-line diagrams, cable block diagrams, instrument indexes, control system architecture, and hazardous area layouts.</li><li>Ensure design decisions align with HSE, cost, schedule, and quality requirements, validating field feasibility and installation constraints.</li><li>Facilitate Constructability Reviews focused on cable routing, instrument maintainability, equipment lifting constraints, and hazardous area compliance.</li><li>Serve as the primary E&I construction interface from project inception through field execution.</li><li>Collaborate with Construction Management to develop execution plans covering power distribution, loop testing, control system migration, and cable management.</li><li>Manage multiple concurrent E&I work fronts, ensuring resource leveling and contractor performance oversight.</li><li>Ensure engineering and procurement deliverables (SLDs, ILDs, P&IDs, I/O lists, datasheets, cable drums, switchgear, instrument panels) align with construction sequencing and commissioning priorities.</li><li>Prepare detailed E&I work packages including cable schedules, termination sheets, loop diagrams, installation drawings, and material take-offs.</li><li>Review and update work package documentation, red-line markups, as-built records, and test documentation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with IEC/NEC standards, ATEX/IECEx requirements, grounding and bonding standards, and project-specific electrical safety rules.</li><li>Support commissioning teams in developing energization plans, loop testing protocols, instrument calibration procedures, and control system functional testing.</li><li>Ensure construction activities integrate seamlessly with commissioning, operations, and other discipline interfaces.</li><li>Advocate for cold-work strategies such as pre-terminated instrument cables, plug-and-play analyzer shelters, and pre-assembled marshalling cabinets.</li><li>Align construction execution with project scope, quality, cost, and schedule targets.</li><li>Ensure engineering and procurement deliverables meet construction and handover requirements.</li><li>Implement Work Face Planning to ensure crews receive fully validated work packages.</li><li>Support interfaces with operations, ensuring safe and efficient brownfield and greenfield execution.</li><li>Ensure final designs incorporate construction risk assessments and economic considerations.</li></ul><br><p><b>Education</b></p><br><br><p>BSc. in Instrumentation, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.</p><br><br><br><p><b>Experience Requirements</b></p><br><br><p>Minimum 10 + years experience in Oil & Gas E&I design, construction, and commissioning.</p><br><br><br><p>Strong understanding of:</p><br><br><ul><li>LV/MV electrical distribution</li><li>Instrumentation installation and calibration</li><li>Loop testing and commissioning workflows</li><li>Proficiency in productivity measurement and resource-based planning (Level 4 Scheduling).</li><li>Proven leadership and supervisory experience in managing E&I construction teams and contractors.</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple work fronts and shifting priorities.</li><li>High attention to detail with a focus on quality, accuracy, and safe execution.</li></ul><br><br><br><br> </div>
<p>Requirements & Summary</p><ul><li>Skills : Process Management , Process Engineer</li><li>Other Skills : Process Safety Engineer, Safety Engineer, QAR, RAM, FEED, detailed design, safety-critical systems, process safety and risk management</li><li>Experience : 20 + Years</li><li>Education : Bachelors/3-5 yr Degree</li><li>Employment Type : Full Time Salaried Employee</li><li>Location : Iraq, Iraq</li></ul><p>Qualifications and Experience</p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor degree and above in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.</li><li>Experience: Minimum 20 years of experience in process safety and risk management for large oil, gas, or refining projects.</li><li>Technical Background: Strong expertise in process safety studies, QRA, RAM, safety-critical systems, and international safety standards.</li></ul><p>Competencies:</p><ul><li>Ability to integrate safety across disciplines and project phases</li><li>Strong analytical and risk assessment skills</li><li>Experience in multi-contractor project environments</li></ul><p>The Senior Process Safety Engineer is responsible for the governance and management of all process safety, risk management, and loss prevention activities throughout the full lifecycle of the integrated project. Acting on behalf of the Owner within the PMT, this role ensures that safety considerations are embedded in site selection, layout development, FEED, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and start-up. The Senior Process Safety Engineer oversees all safety studies, risk assessments, and safety-related design reviews, and ensures alignment with international standards, regulatory requirements, and Owner safety philosophy. The role includes oversight of PMC safety resources and coordination of safety inputs across all contractors and licensors.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Education: Bachelor degree and above in Chemical Engineering or related discipline.</li><li>Experience: Minimum 20 years of experience in process safety and risk management for large oil, gas, or refining projects.</li><li>Technical Background: Strong expertise in process safety studies, QRA, RAM, safety-critical systems, and international safety standards.</li><li>Competencies:</li><ul><li>Ability to integrate safety across disciplines and project phases</li><li>Strong analytical and risk assessment skills</li><li>Experience in multi-contractor project environments</li></ul></ul>
<p>Our client is a prominent, large-scale multi-industry conglomerate with extensive operations spanning Real Estate Development, Hotel & Hospitality Assets, Food Manufacturing, and F&B/Restaurant chains. Expanding aggressively across key regional hubs, the group is seeking a highly analytical, hands-on, and strategic Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to oversee its investment portfolio, lead in-house feasibility and financial modeling, direct deal structuring, and drive cross-sector capital allocation while reporting directly to the Group CEO. (Note: Primary location is Baghdad, Iraq (75% of the time) with periodic travel to Qatar (25%); residency provided).</p><p><b><br></b></p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p>Hands-On Feasibility & Financial Modeling: Personally lead the in-house creation of complex financial models, DCF valuations, feasibility studies, and project projections across Real Estate, Hospitality, FMCG, and F&B without heavy reliance on third-party consultancies.</p><p>Portfolio & Investment Strategy: Partner with the Group CEO and Board on overarching capital allocation; evaluate cross-sector growth opportunities in Iraq, Qatar, and the broader Middle East; draft strategic investment memos for board presentation.</p><p>Deal Execution & Structuring: Oversee end-to-end deal structuring, debt/equity financing, corporate negotiations, and joint venture closures for new projects and site acquisitions.</p><p>Asset & Operational Monitoring: Track ROI, IRR, and operational KPIs for existing real estate developments, hotel properties, factories, and restaurant chains against initial feasibility benchmarks; drive asset optimization and exit strategies.</p><p>Team Leadership: Build, mentor, and direct an internal team of investment and financial analysts toward technical excellence.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Key Qualifications</p><p>Experience: 15 to 20+ years of senior investment leadership within large-scale organizations or conglomerates, with direct experience across Real Estate, Hospitality, and FMCG/F&B sectors.</p><p>Education & Credentials: Bachelor s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Administration; CFA Charterholder status and/or an MBA in Finance is strongly preferred.</p><p>Technical Mastery: Superior hands-on financial modeling, valuation, deal structuring, and cross-sector M&A expertise.</p><p>Languages: Native-level Arabic is strictly required; fluent corporate English required.</p><p>Location & Mobility: Based primarily in Baghdad, Iraq (~75%) with travel to Qatar (~25%) (Middle East candidates preferred; Iraq market experience is a major plus).</p><p>Work Logistics: 5 to 6 working days per week; joining timeline as per executive notice period/agreement.</p>
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<p>We are seeking a Senior project Engineer who will define and develop industrial facilities and project scopes in line with business and operational requirements.</p><ul><li>Define and develop industrial facilities and project scopes aligned with business and operational requirements.</li><li>Lead or support feasibility studies, technical assessments, preliminary budgets, and project schedules.</li><li>Coordinate project activities across Operations, General Services, IT, Finance, and C&P.</li><li>Support the full project lifecycle from need definition and design through authorization, execution, and handover.</li><li>Identify opportunities for optimization, simplification, and innovation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with regulatory, company, and HSE requirements.</li><li>Provide technical support for tendering and contract management activities.</li><li>Monitor project progress, costs, risks, quality, and deliverables.</li><li>Provide technical guidance to project teams and junior contributors.</li><li>Support management in interactions with contractors, partners, and stakeholders.</li><li>Promote safe engineering practices, risk prevention, and environmental performance.</li><li>Ensure confidentiality of technical, contractual, financial, and project-related information.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent field.</li><li>15+ years of experience in industrial projects, engineering, or project delivery.</li><li>Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Infrastructure, or large-scale industrial environments strongly preferred.</li><li>Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, execution, cost control, and risk management.</li><li>Solid knowledge of engineering design, technical specifications, and construction interfaces.</li><li>Good understanding of contract and procurement processes related to project delivery.</li><li>Ability to assess technical, economic, and environmental project feasibility.</li><li>Strong communication, stakeholder management, and multidisciplinary team coordination skills.</li><li>Strong problem-solving mindset with practical execution capability.</li><li>High level of autonomy, rigor, accountability, and adaptability.</li><li>Experience in international or multinational project environments, including cross-border teams and contractors.</li><li>Middle East or Iraq project experience is a strong advantage.</li><li>Fluent English and Arabic (mandatory); French is an advantage.</li></ul><p><br></p></div>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>1. AI Strategy and Use Case Development Identify high value AI opportunities across customer experience, fraud detection, KYC, operations automation, risk management, compliance, customer support, marketing, analytics, and internal productivity. Work with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate AI ideas based on business value, feasibility, data readiness, cost, risk, and implementation complexity. Build and maintain an AI use case pipeline with clear prioritization, expected impact, ownership, and delivery roadmap.</p><p>2. Solution Design and Technical Leadership Translate business problems into practical AI solution designs, including LLM based solutions, RAG, workflow automation, predictive models, document intelligence, image analysis, and intelligent agents. Lead technical evaluation of AI platforms, models, tools, APIs, and vendors. Define the right architecture for each use case, balancing accuracy, cost, latency, security, scalability, and maintainability. Guide engineering teams on AI integration patterns, APIs, model deployment, observability, testing, and production readiness.</p><p>3. Proof of Concept and Production Delivery Lead AI proof of concepts from problem framing to testing and business validation. Define success metrics for each AI use case, including accuracy, automation rate, cost saving, fraud reduction, customer experience improvement, or operational efficiency. Ensure successful use cases are transitioned from PoC to production with proper governance, monitoring, documentation, and support model. Avoid AI for the sake of AI by ensuring every solution has a clear business case and measurable value.</p><p>4. AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance Establish practical AI governance standards covering data privacy, security, responsible AI, model risk, explainability, auditability, and human in the loop controls. Work with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit to ensure AI solutions are aligned with regulatory and internal control requirements. Evaluate AI solutions for data leakage, hallucination risk, bias, misuse, operational risk, and vendor dependency. Define approval gates for AI use cases before they are deployed into production.</p><p>5. Data and Platform Readiness Assess the availability, quality, and accessibility of data required for AI use cases. Work with data, application, infrastructure, and security teams to improve AI readiness across ZainCash platforms. Support the creation of reusable AI capabilities, such as document processing, knowledge search, customer support assistants, fraud signals, workflow automation, and internal copilots. Promote reusable patterns instead of isolated experiments.</p><p>6. Vendor and Partner Evaluation Evaluate AI vendors, cloud AI services, local models, open source frameworks, and specialized fintech AI solutions. Run structured vendor assessments covering technical fit, security, data residency, cost, integration effort, support, and long term sustainability. Support procurement and management in making informed build versus buy decisions.</p><p>7. Team Enablement and Knowledge Sharing Mentor engineers, analysts, product owners, and business teams on practical AI usage. Create awareness sessions, internal guidelines, and reusable templates for AI opportunity assessment. Support the development of internal AI capabilities and reduce dependency on external vendors where possible.</p><p>Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field. 8 plus years of overall technology experience, with at least 3 years in AI, machine learning, data science, or advanced analytics. Strong hands on understanding of modern AI concepts, including LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, AI agents, computer vision, document AI, predictive analytics, and MLOps. Strong software engineering background, preferably with Python and API based system integration. Experience designing and delivering production grade AI or data driven solutions. Good understanding of cloud AI services, managed ML platforms, open source AI frameworks, and model deployment approaches. Strong understanding of data privacy, security, responsible AI, and model governance. Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Strong problem solving skills and ability to challenge unclear or low value AI ideas. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fintech, banking, payments, telecom, financial services, or regulated industries. Experience with fraud detection, KYC automation, AML support, customer service automation, or transaction analytics. Experience with Arabic language AI use cases, OCR, document processing, or image based verification. Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, microservices, API gateways, CI/CD, and enterprise integration. Experience evaluating AI vendors and preparing business cases for technology investment. Knowledge of data platforms, data pipelines, BI, and analytics environments.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field.</li><li>8 plus years of overall technology experience, with at least 3 years in AI, machine learning, data science, or advanced analytics.</li><li>Strong hands on understanding of modern AI concepts, including LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, AI agents, computer vision, document AI, predictive analytics, and MLOps.</li><li>Strong software engineering background, preferably with Python and API based system integration.</li><li>Experience designing and delivering production grade AI or data driven solutions.</li><li>Good understanding of cloud AI services, managed ML platforms, open source AI frameworks, and model deployment approaches.</li><li>Strong understanding of data privacy, security, responsible AI, and model governance.</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders.</li><li>Strong problem solving skills and ability to challenge unclear or low value AI ideas.</li><li>Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fintech, banking, payments, telecom, financial services, or regulated industries.</li><li>Experience with fraud detection, KYC automation, AML support, customer service automation, or transaction analytics.</li><li>Experience with Arabic language AI use cases, OCR, document processing, or image based verification.</li><li>Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, microservices, API gateways, CI/CD, and enterprise integration.</li><li>Experience evaluating AI vendors and preparing business cases for technology investment.</li><li>Knowledge of data platforms, data pipelines, BI, and analytics environments.</li></ul><p></p></section>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>SRD Center is seeking qualified consultants to join an evaluation team for an upcoming end-term evaluation assignment in Iraq. The assignment focuses on governance, democratic participation, civic engagement, electoral integrity, media freedom, inclusion, and accountability. We are currently looking for a Governance/Democracy Specialist with strong experience in evaluating governance, civil society, democracy, elections, human rights, media freedom, accountability, or related development programmes. The specialist will contribute to the design and implementation of the evaluation methodology, support stakeholder consultations, analyse findings, and provide technical input related to democratic processes, civic participation, inclusive governance, electoral integrity, media freedom, and civil society engagement. The assignment will use a participatory and mixed-method approach and will require close collaboration with the Team Leader, evaluation team members, local researchers, and relevant stakeholders.</p><p><b>Tasks</b></p><p>The Governance/Democracy Specialist will be expected to:</p><ul><li>Contribute to the design of the evaluation approach, methodology, tools, and workplan.</li><li>Support the review of project documents, reports, strategies, policies, and relevant literature.</li><li>Provide technical input on governance, democracy, civic engagement, elections, accountability, media freedom, and civil society participation.</li><li>Support the development of interview guides, focus group discussion tools, and consultation protocols.</li><li>Participate in key informant interviews, stakeholder consultations, and/or field visits as required.</li><li>Analyse qualitative and quantitative evidence related to project relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact, sustainability, partnership approach, and added value.</li><li>Assess how the project contributed to democratic processes, inclusive civic participation, media reporting, voter awareness, and prevention of disinformation or electoral violence.</li><li>Ensure that gender, youth, disability inclusion, and conflict sensitivity are reflected in the evaluation analysis.</li><li>Support triangulation of findings from documents, interviews, consultations, and field data.</li><li>Contribute written sections to the inception report, draft evaluation report, final evaluation report, and presentation of findings.</li><li>Review and validate findings, conclusions, lessons learned, and recommendations.</li><li>Work closely with the Team Leader and other team members to ensure high-quality and timely deliverables.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Advanced university degree in political science, governance, development studies, human rights, international relations, law, media studies, public policy, social sciences, or a related field.</li><li>At least 7 years of relevant professional experience in governance, democracy, civil society, elections, civic engagement, accountability, human rights, media freedom, or related fields.</li><li>Proven experience contributing to evaluations, assessments, research studies, or programme reviews for international donors or development organisations.</li><li>Strong understanding of democratic governance, civic participation, electoral processes, media freedom, civil society strengthening, inclusion, and accountability.</li><li>Experience with OECD-DAC evaluation criteria and mixed-method evaluation approaches is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience working in Iraq or the wider MENA region is strongly preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with EU-funded or other donor-funded programmes is an advantage.</li><li>Strong analytical and writing skills.</li><li>Ability to conduct interviews and consultations with diverse stakeholders, including civil society organisations, media actors, public institutions, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.</li><li>Strong awareness of ethical research principles, conflict sensitivity, inclusion, and do-no-harm approaches.</li><li>Fluency in English is required.</li><li>Arabic language skills are a strong advantage.</li><li>Kurdish language skills are an additional asset.</li><li>Availability to travel within Iraq, if required.</li></ul><p></p></section>
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<p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>Senior Process Safety Engineer<br><br><p><b>Job Description</b></p><br><br><p><b>Job Title: </b>Senior Process Safety Engineer<br><b>Company: </b>KBR<br><b>Location</b>: Basra Iraq<br><b>Employment Type:</b> Full-time, Contract</p><br><br><p>Rotation: 28/28</p><br><br><p>Required Nationals Any</p><br><br><br><p><b>About Company</b></p><br><br><p><i><u>"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!</u></i></p><br><br><br><p><i>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.</i></p><br><br><br><p><i>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."</i></p><br><br><br><p><b>Job Purpose</b></p><br><br><br><p>Shaping risk management by developing guidelines and leading/participating in safety studies, safety reviews, implementing PSM/HSSE Management, also acting as a consultant for commercial teams and other business partners in the early stages of project development & MOC detailed Risk assessment</p><br><br><br><p><b>Job Responsibilities</b></p><br><br><br><ul><li><span>Provide technical leadership, advice and support in the implementation of Safety Management Systems.</span></li><li><span>Provide HSEQ input in the Risk and Safety studies performed (e.g. HAZOP, HAZID), participate in internal audits, conducts independent safety tours; and support safety improvements, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and procedure development, with a particular focus on process safety.</span></li><li><span>Improve process safety awareness across the organization, particularly among engineers and project leaders, through continuous improvement initiatives, Management of Change (MOC), and joint site inspections.</span></li><li><span>Facilitate and participate in P&ID reviews, HEMP, HAZID, HAZOP, SIL, layout safety reviews, PSSR, 3D model reviews, safety audits, QRA workshops, and other relevant process and technical safety studies.</span></li><li><span>Deliver training and actively communicate Process Safety Management (PSM) requirements and related matters to the organization and relevant stakeholders.</span></li><li><span>Coordinate and oversee process safety engineering activities to ensure technical objectives are achieved during new projects, MOCs, and technical studies.</span></li><li><span>Review technical bid submissions and conduct technical bid evaluations and analyses. </span></li><li><span>Participate in EPC contractor and vendor pre-qualification, bid evaluation, and performance evaluation.</span></li><li><span>Ensure the quality and accuracy of EPC contractors' process safety engineering activities and review associated deliverables, including philosophies, layouts, detailed drawings, close-out reports, risk studies, and process safety system documentation.</span></li><li><span>Participate in the commissioning, start-up, and performance testing of new projects, verifying the availability and functionality of Process and Technical Safety Systems.</span></li><li><span>Develop Process Safety Management procedures, monitor their implementation, and evaluate their effectiveness.</span></li><li><span>Develop Technical Supply Specifications, Technical Design Guidelines, and Basis for Design documentation for large-scale MOCs.</span></li><li><span>Support HSE, Process Safety, and Asset Integrity audits and coordinate the planning and implementation of resulting corrective actions.</span></li><li><span>Participate in Process Incidents Investigations.</span></li><li><span>Provide Process and Process Safety technical expertise in Flow Assurance, Hydraulic Calculations, Blowdown Verification, Surge Analysis & Equipment Sizing.</span></li></ul><br><p><b>Technical Qualification & Skills</b></p><br><br><ul><li><span>Minimum Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering.</span></li><li><span>15+ of engineering experience in the Oil and Gas industry.</span></li><li><span>10+ years of Process Safety engineering experience or equivalent in the Oil and Gas industry.</span></li><li><span>Experience with Brownfield / Revamp projects.</span></li><li><span>Practical knowledge and experience in HAZOP, LOPA, MOC, Physical Effects Modelling, and Facility Siting.</span></li><li><span>Good knowledge of CCPS/EI Process Safety Management and Risk-Based Process (RBPS) guidelines.</span></li><li><span>PH & RA certifications.</span></li><li><span>Strong knowledge of process safety regulations, standards, and industry practices, including OSHA PSM, EPA RMP, and NFPA requirements</span></li></ul><br><p><b>Soft skills</b></p><br><br><ul><li><span>Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and management skills.</span></li><li><span>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</span></li><li><span>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</span></li><li><span>Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.</span></li><li><span>English - upper intermediate proficiency (both verbal & written)</span></li></ul><br><br><br><br> </div>
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<p>Define, maintain and enforce governance standards, delivery methodology and best practices for the RPA program across both the UiPath and Blue Prism platforms; act as the accountable owner of program quality and compliance.</p>
<p>Lead the discovery and assessment of candidate business processes across departments; run feasibility studies (technical, financial, operational) to determine which processes are suitable for automation.</p>
<p>Engage business stakeholders to elicit, document and validate detailed business and functional requirements, translating them into Process Definition Documents (PDDs) that the delivery team can build from.</p>
<p>Own and approve the business-fit and architectural soundness of proposed automation solutions, ensuring designs produced by the RPA Developer meet business intent, governance standards and scalability requirements.</p>
<p>Maintain the automation pipeline and roadmap, balancing business value, complexity and capacity to sequence delivery in line with organizational priorities.</p>
<p>Build ROI models and business cases for proposed automations, and track realized benefits (time saved, cost avoided, error reduction) against forecast after go-live.</p>
<p>Act as the primary liaison between the Business Excellence Team, IT, and business-unit stakeholders throughout the automation lifecycle, from intake to post-implementation review.</p>
<p>Provide regular status, pipeline and benefits-realization reporting to the Business Excellence Team Manager and relevant governance forums.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h3>Education, Experience & Skills</h3>
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<li>Working knowledge of UiPath and/or Blue Prism from a business/solution-design perspective (hands-on development not required).</li>
<li>Lean Six Sigma, BPM (Business Process Management) or CBAP certification is a strong plus.</li>
<li>Prior experience in telecom or another large, process-intensive enterprise is an advantage.</li>
<li>Process mapping and modeling (BPMN or equivalent) and structured requirements elicitation techniques.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of RPA governance frameworks, operating models and solution-design principles across multiple automation platforms.</li>
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<p>Wood is looking to recruit an experienced Iraqi National Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) with survey experience to support Engineering Design. <br> The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting site surveys, supporting engineering studies, overseeing equipment inspections working to client and international standards.</p><br><p>This role is a full-time on-site role in Kirkuk, Iraq </p><br><br> Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com<br> <b>Diversity Statement </b><br> We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><p>Wood is looking to recruit an experienced Iraqi National Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) with survey experience to support Engineering Design. <br>The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting site surveys, supporting engineering studies, overseeing equipment inspections working to client and international standards.</p><br><p>This role is a full-time on-site role in Kirkuk, Iraq </p><br><p><i><strong>#Wood #Iraq #Kirkuk #Senior Mechanical Engineer - Rotating</strong></i></p><br><p><strong><u>The role</u></strong></p><br><p>Wood is looking to recruit an experienced Iraqi National Mechanical Engineer (Rotating Equipment) with survey experience to support Engineering Design. <br>The successful candidate will play a key role in conducting site surveys, supporting engineering studies, overseeing equipment inspections working to client and international standards.</p><br><p>This role is a full-time on-site role in Kirkuk, Iraq </p><br><p><strong>Our Clients and Projects </strong></p><br><p><strong>Designing the future. Transforming the world. </strong></p><br><p>Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonization ambitions. </p><br><p>Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonizing existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.</p><br><p><strong><u>What we can offer:</u></strong></p><br><ul><li><strong>Meaningful and interesting projects</strong> Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq </li><li><strong>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong>; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice </li><li><strong>Competitive salary</strong> with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market </li><li><strong>Medical Insurance: </strong>Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. </li><li><strong>Commitment to continued professional development;</strong> development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests </li><li><strong>Global connections</strong>: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession </li><li><strong>Long Service Award: </strong>Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones </li></ul><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></strong></p><br><p><strong>Engineering & Survey Activities</strong></p><br><ul><li>Conduct field surveys, site inspections, and data collection for mechanical projects.</li><li>Verify field conditions and prepare survey reports to support engineering design and project execution.</li><li>Coordinate with survey teams, construction contractors, and operations personnel during project development and execution.</li><li>Review survey drawings, alignment sheets, topographical data, and as-built documentation.</li><li>Support feasibility studies, route selection, and constructability assessments.</li></ul><br>Qualifications:<br><p><strong>What makes you remarkable? </strong></p><br><p>At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. </p><br><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related Engineering discipline.</li><li>Minimum 6 - 10 years of experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, or Infrastructure projects.</li><li>Experience in rotating equipment, and field survey activities.</li><li>Experience working in brownfield and greenfield projects is preferred.</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Skills</strong></p><br><ul><li>Understanding of API, ASME, and relevant international engineering standards.</li><li>Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, equipment specifications and survey documentation.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.</li><li>Good communication skills in both Arabic and English.</li><li>Ability to work in remote field locations and multicultural environments.</li></ul> </div>
<p>SRD Center is recruiting qualified Enumerators / Interviewers to support a large-scale field research assignment in Baghdad and Basra. The assignment will involve face-to-face quantitative interviews with potential migrants, internally displaced persons and other relevant respondent groups. Approximately 1,000 1,200 interviews will be conducted using a Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) system. Enumerators will receive training on the questionnaire, sampling procedures, interviewing techniques, research ethics, informed consent, data protection, and use of the electronic data collection platform before beginning fieldwork.</p><p>Tasks: Enumerators / Interviewers will be responsible for:</p><ul><li>Participate fully in mandatory enumerator training.</li><li>Participate in questionnaire pre-testing and pilot interviews.</li><li>Become familiar with the questionnaire, respondent selection procedures, and survey methodology.</li><li>Conduct face-to-face interviews with selected respondents in assigned locations.</li><li>Administer questionnaires electronically using smartphones, tablets, or other CAPI devices.</li><li>Follow the sampling and respondent-selection procedures provided by the research team.</li><li>Explain the purpose of the research clearly and professionally to potential respondents.</li><li>Obtain informed consent before conducting interviews.</li><li>Ensure respondent privacy, confidentiality, and respectful treatment.</li><li>Accurately record respondents' answers without interpretation or alteration.</li><li>Ensure that all mandatory questions are completed correctly.</li><li>Review completed questionnaires before submission.</li><li>Upload survey data according to established procedures.</li><li>Maintain regular communication with the Field Coordinator/Supervisor.</li><li>Immediately report difficulties, refusals, safety concerns, or technical problems.</li><li>Participate in daily briefings and debriefings when required.</li><li>Respond to quality-control questions or requests for clarification from supervisors.</li><li>Follow all data protection, ethical, safeguarding, and confidentiality procedures.</li><li>Achieve agreed daily interview targets while maintaining data quality.</li><li>Perform other reasonable field research tasks assigned by the Field Coordinator.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>Qualifications:</h2><p>Candidates should have:</p><ul><li>Diploma, university degree, or current university studies in social sciences, statistics, economics, business, development studies, sociology, or another relevant area. Relevant field experience may be considered in place of formal academic qualifications.</li><li>Previous experience conducting face-to-face surveys or interviews.</li><li>Experience using electronic/mobile data collection applications is strongly preferred.</li><li>Previous experience with KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, or similar platforms is an advantage.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with people from different socio-economic and community backgrounds.</li><li>Good interpersonal and interviewing skills.</li><li>Ability to follow detailed instructions and survey protocols.</li><li>High level of attention to detail and accuracy.</li><li>Ability to work independently in the field while remaining accountable to supervisors.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic is required.</li><li>Ability to read and understand basic English instructions is an advantage.</li><li>Knowledge of the local context in Baghdad and/or Basra is strongly preferred.</li><li>Previous experience conducting surveys involving migrants, returnees, IDPs, youth, employment, livelihoods, or other vulnerable groups is an advantage.</li><li>Availability for training, pilot testing, and the full fieldwork period.</li><li>Commitment to confidentiality, neutrality, respectful conduct, and research ethics.</li></ul>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><br></p><p>Project Context and Scope As a part of economic recovery and basic service improvement of conflict affected, climate and other economic affected areas in Iraq, IOM Iraq implements the Enterprise Development Fund (EDF) to support economic development and sustainable job creation within small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). A key component of the EDF grant which requires further strengthening is the implementation and management of Environmental & Social Action Plans (ESAP), which aim to mitigate environmental and social risks in the SMEs funded by the EDF, as well as improving staff safety and wellbeing. Under the direct supervision of the Project Officer (Livelihoods), and in close collaboration with the Senior Livelihoods Technical Assistant, the Consultant (Environmental and Social Risk Management) will support the operationalisation and strengthening of the ESAP within EDF through a combination of: a) Impact assessment of existing ESAP implementation under the EDF b) Desk review and refinement of ESAP technical processes c) Development of sector-specific and item specific minimum standards and tools d) Capacity building of both EDF Technical and Operational Teams</p><p>The consultant will ensure that ESAP is implemented within the EDF in a feasible, practical, and effective manner, aligned with ESMF guidelines and Iraqi legislation in both the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI) and Federal Iraq (FI). This includes conducting an impact assessment of ESAP implementation, developing sector-specific standards, designing monitoring tools, and delivering capacity building for EDF Technical and Operational Teams.</p><p>Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing The consultant will be operating within the Peace and Recovery Division, under the overall supervision of the EDF Project Officer (Livelihoods) and direct supervision of the Senior Livelihoods Technical Assistant. This opportunity is open to international consultants only. The position is based in Erbil, Iraq, with frequent travel to Baghdad.</p><p><b>Responsibilities </b>Tasks to be performed under this contract The consultant will be responsible for the following phases:</p><p>Phase 1: Desk Review and ESAP Impact Assessment:</p><ul><li>Desk review of the existing end-to-end process for the provision of ESAP funding as part of the EDF grant, including drafting of plans, approvals, field implementation, disbursement of ESAP budget, monitoring and reporting. Identify gaps, bottlenecks and areas for improvement in these current processes. Develop a report evaluating the quality and consistency of ESAP plans previously implemented under EDF.</li><li>Conduct field visits to EDF-supported businesses across diverse sectors and governorates to assess the implementation and effectiveness of ESAP measures in mitigating social risks and compliance with ESMF requirements.</li><li>Collect qualitative and quantitative data during these visits through interviews with business owners, staff, and site observations on the state of its infrastructure.</li><li>Produce an ESAP Impact Assessment Report identifying key findings from the above, lessons learned and actionable recommendations.</li></ul><p>Phase 2: Development of ESAP Systems, Standards, and Tools for EDF</p><ul><li>Based on the report and assessment findings from Phase 1 , develop sector-specific minimum standards for ESAP plans, aligned with ESMF guidelines, Iraqi legislation and feasibility based on allocated budget.</li><li>Develop clear guidance on appropriate ESAP measures and interventions tailored to the main sectors covered by EDF for EDF Technical Team to implement. These standards must then be embedded into new or existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and enforced during the EDF process.</li><li>Develop monitoring tools and templates to enable EDF Technical Teams to assess ESAP compliance and effectiveness, in collaboration with the EDF Project Officer.</li><li>Validate research findings and proposed amendments through consultation with relevant IOM EDF technical and operational staff and make any adjustments accordingly.</li></ul><p>Phase 3: Capacity Building of EDF Technical & Operational Team Capacity to Identify & Resolve Risks through EDF</p><ul><li>Design and deliver a Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for EDF Technical Team, building staff capacity to identify risks, appropriate ESAP measures and monitor ESAP compliance to ensure quality implementation by operational staff.</li><li>Training of EDF operational field teams to ensure understanding of updated SOPs, tools and sector-specific guidelines.</li><li>Accompany EDF operational field teams to implement based on updated guidelines, as well as EDF technical validation and provide feedback as necessary.</li></ul><p>Objectives of the Assignment The main objective of this consultancy is to develop the Environmental & Social Action Plan component of the EDF grant, to maximise grant impact on the implementation of tailored, sector-specific interventions in the interest of improving staff safety and wellbeing, whilst mitigating risks of environmental impact, complemented by an impact assessment of previous implementation.</p><p>Tangible and measurable outputs of the work assignment</p><br><p><b>Qualifications Required Q</b>ualifications and Experience Education, Experience and/or skills required University degree in Environment Engineering, Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Studies or at least 5 years relevant working experience. Must have prior experience of working with Environmental & Social Management Framework (ESMF) s in a humanitarian context. Familiarity with the Iraq context and experience working in Iraq is highly desirable. Familiarity and/or experience with livelihoods, SME development or economic recovery programming is desirable. Strong writing and research design skills, with the ability to express and report results in a concise and clear manner to technical and non-technical audiences.</p><p>Languages For this consultancy, Fluency in English is essential, and working proficiency in Arabic and/or Kurdish is highly desirable. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.</p><p>Travel required Travel is required for this consultancy. This consultancy will be based in Iraq and will require travel to locations across Iraq where the EDF is implemented. All personal travel-related expenses, including airfare and subsistence, will be covered by the consultant. All work-related travel expenses within Iraq will be covered by IOM.</p><p><br></p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>University degree in Environment Engineering, Environmental Sciences/ Environmental Studies or at least 5 years relevant working experience.</li><li>Must have prior experience of working with Environmental & Social Management Framework (ESMF) s in a humanitarian context.</li><li>Familiarity with the Iraq context and experience working in Iraq is highly desirable.</li><li>Familiarity and/or experience with livelihoods, SME development or economic recovery programming is desirable.</li><li>Strong writing and research design skills, with the ability to express and report results in a concise and clear manner to technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>Fluency in English is essential, and working proficiency in Arabic and/or Kurdish is highly desirable.</li></ul><p></p></section>