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<p><strong>Job Announcement – Female Lawyer</strong></p><p><strong>Etijah Baghdad Oil Services Company</strong> announces its need for a <strong>female lawyer</strong> to work in Baghdad.</p><p><strong>Working hours:</strong> Full-time<br><strong>Salary:</strong> Good, to be determined based on experience and competence</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>Holds a <strong>Bachelor's degree in Law</strong></li><li>Experience in <strong>legal work and official correspondence</strong></li><li>Ability to prepare and review <strong>contracts and official letters</strong></li><li>Monitoring and organizing legal files and transactions</li><li>Good knowledge of legal procedures before official authorities</li><li>Commitment, seriousness, and good organizational skills</li></ul><p><strong>Workplace:</strong> Baghdad</p>

<p>Overview</p><p>We are looking for an ambitious professional to join our team, who will be responsible for building and strengthening bridges between the company and government entities and various institutions. This role aims to effectively represent the company and ensure full compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements in Basra Governorate, contributing to driving growth and achieving our strategic goals.</p><p>Key Responsibilities and Duties</p><ul><li>Manage and develop relationships with government departments and stakeholders in the region to ensure smooth workflow.</li><li>Follow up and complete all official transactions and obtain necessary licenses and permits for the company.</li><li>Represent the company in official and social forums and events to enhance the organization's public image.</li><li>Provide periodic consultations to senior management regarding regulatory developments and local laws that may affect the company's activity.</li><li>Resolve conflicts and deal with administrative and legal challenges that may arise while dealing with external parties.</li></ul><p>Qualifications and Requirements</p><ul><li>University degree in administrative, legal, or media disciplines.</li><li>Proven practical experience of at least 5 years in the fields of public relations or government affairs.</li><li>Deep understanding of laws and regulations in effect in Iraq, especially local requirements in Basra Governorate.</li><li>Ability to deal with administrative bureaucracy effectively and quickly.</li></ul><p>Required Skills</p><ul><li>Exceptional communication skills and high ability to negotiate and persuade.</li><li>A leadership personality with tact and the ability to build a wide network of relationships.</li><li>Excellent skills in organization, time management, and prioritizing.</li><li>Proficiency in dealing with desktop computer applications and office management programs.</li></ul>

<p>About the Role</p><p>We are seeking detail-oriented HR Intern to join our&nbsp; team in Baghdad. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to gain hands-on experience in various facets of human resources, including recruitment, employee relations, and administrative support. You will work closely with our HR department to learn industry best practices and contribute to the growth and culture of our organization.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Assist with the end-to-end recruitment process, including posting job advertisements, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews.</li><li>Maintain and update employee records and HR databases to ensure accuracy and compliance.</li><li>Support the onboarding process for new hires, including preparing welcome packages and organizing orientation sessions.</li><li>Help coordinate internal training programs and employee engagement initiatives.</li><li>Provide administrative support for performance management, leave tracking, and benefits administration.</li><li>Assist in drafting HR policies, employee handbooks, and internal communication materials.</li></ul><p>Qualifications and Requirements</p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or a related field.</li><li>1 to 5 years of experience (inclusive of internships, project-based work, or professional roles).</li><li>Strong understanding of labor laws and HR best practices in Iraq.</li><li>High level of integrity and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality.</li><li>Fluency in both Arabic and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li></ul><p>Required Skills</p><ul><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).</li><li>Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative mindset.</li><li>Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.</li><li>Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.</li></ul><p>Benefits and Perks</p><ul><li>Professional mentorship and guidance from experienced HR professionals.</li><li>Exposure to diverse HR functions in a professional business setting.</li><li>Opportunity for growth and potential career advancement within the company.</li><li>A supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values employee development.</li><li>Competitive internship stipend and workspace facilities located in central Baghdad.</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><i>International Research &amp; Expert Consultancy Opportunities – Iraq</i></p><p><br></p><p><b>Are you an academic, researcher or experienced professional interested in paid international consultancy work?</b></p><p><br></p><p>Asylum Court Reports invites academics, researchers, and experts residing in various provinces of Iraq to collaborate with them in preparing independent research and expert reports used in international legal cases, particularly asylum, immigration, and human rights issues.</p><p><b>The collaboration is paid, remote, and project-based, with the possibility of working alongside your current job.</b></p><p><b>We welcome holders of advanced degrees, university lecturers, lawyers, independent researchers, translators, and professionals with specialized expertise.</b></p><p><b>No prior experience in preparing foreign court reports is required for all specialties.</b> Guidance will also be provided regarding the nature of the reports and their requirements.</p><p>Interested candidates can send their CVs directly through Bayt.com.</p><p><br></p><p><i>About the Opportunity</i></p><p><br></p><p><b>Asylum Court Reports</b> is expanding its network of independent experts across Iraq.</p><p>We work with legal professionals on specialist research, country conditions assessments and independent expert reports for international immigration, asylum and human rights proceedings.</p><p>We are inviting qualified professionals to join our expert network on a flexible, freelance basis.</p><p><br></p><p><i>Who We're Looking For</i></p><p><br></p><p>We welcome applicants with expertise in:</p><ul><li>Political Science, International Relations and Public Policy</li><li>Iraqi Law, Legal Research and Judicial Systems</li><li>Sociology, Anthropology and Social Research</li><li>Human Rights, Women's Rights and Family Law</li><li>Religious and Ethnic Minority Communities</li><li>Security Studies, Armed Groups and Regional Affairs</li><li>Migration, Displacement and Refugee Studies</li><li>History, Culture and Regional Studies</li><li>Psychology, Social Work and Community Protection</li><li>Translation, Interpretation and Linguistic Research</li></ul><p><br></p><p><b>University lecturers, academics, Master's and PhD graduates, lawyers, independent researchers and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply.</b></p><p><br></p><p><i>What You'll Do</i></p><p><br></p><p>Depending on your specialism, you may be invited to:</p><ul><li>Conduct independent research and analyse relevant sources.</li><li>Prepare specialist reports and professional assessments.</li><li>Provide impartial expert opinions on matters within your expertise.</li><li>Review documents and respond to specific research questions.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><i>What We Offer</i></p><p><br></p><ul><li><b>Paid international consultancy opportunities</b></li><li><b>100% remote working from anywhere in Iraq</b></li><li><b>Flexible, project-based assignments alongside existing commitments</b></li><li><b>Fees agreed in advance for each assignment</b></li><li><b>Freedom to accept or decline individual projects</b></li><li><b>Guidance and support for experts new to legal report writing</b></li></ul><p><br></p><p><i>Requirements</i></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Currently based in Iraq.</li><li>Relevant academic qualifications or demonstrable specialist professional experience.</li><li>Strong research, analytical or professional writing skills.</li><li>Ability to provide objective, independent and evidence-based analysis.</li><li>Professionalism, reliability and discretion.</li></ul><p><b>No previous expert-witness experience is required. English fluency is not mandatory for all assignments. Arabic and Kurdish-speaking specialists are welcome.</b></p><p><br></p><p><i>How to Apply</i></p><p><br></p><p>Submit your CV through Bayt.com, including your principal area of expertise and relevant professional or research experience.</p><p>Published articles, research papers or writing samples are welcome but not mandatory at this stage.</p><p>Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to discuss their backgrounds and potential opportunities.</p><p><br></p><p><b><span></span>Asylum Court Reports</b></p><p><br></p><p><i>This is a freelance expert network opportunity. Assignments are offered according to expertise and client requirements; a minimum volume of work is not guaranteed.</i></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Research, Academic Research, Political Science, Legal Research, Country of Origin Information, Human Rights, Sociology, International Relations, Report Writing, Critical Analysis, Iraqi Politics, Translation, Subject Matter Expertise, Independent Consulting</p></div>

<p>· Prepare and compile bid documents, including proposals, quotations, and tender submissions, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with client requirements and specifications. · Coordinate bid activities and processes, liaising with internal departments, subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to gather necessary information and ensure timely submission of bids. · Analyze tender documents, including drawings, specifications, and scope of work, to understand project requirements, identify risks and opportunities, and develop appropriate bid strategies. · Provide support to the estimation team in preparing cost estimates, quantity take-offs, and pricing schedules for construction projects, ensuring alignment with bid strategies and client expectations. · Manage bid schedules and deadlines, tracking progress, milestones, and deliverables to ensure timely completion of bid submissions and adherence to client timelines. · Review bid documents and submissions for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with Company standards, policies, and quality assurance processes before final submission to clients. · Identify and assess project risks and opportunities during the tendering process, collaborating with project teams to develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans. · Maintain communication with clients, attending pre-bid meetings, site visits, and clarification sessions to gather information, address inquiries, and ensure alignment with client expectations. · Support contract negotiation processes, working with legal and procurement teams to review contract terms and conditions, negotiate pricing, and finalize agreements with clients. · Maintain records of bid opportunities, submissions, and outcomes, tracking bid success rates, lessons learned, and feedback to inform future bidding strategies and improve competitiveness.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>· Knowledge of Bid coordination and preparation. · Excellent Microsoft Office Professional skills including PowerPoint. · ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role. · Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Mission and objectives</p><p>UNICEF has a long-term commitment to Iraq’s children and young people, with the first formal cooperation agreement signed with the Government in 1963. UNICEF works in close partnership with the Federal through established Cooperation Agreements. UNICEF has a broad geographic presence in the country with four offices located in Basra, Baghdad, Erbil and Dohuk. UNICEF collaborates with UN agencies, international and national NGO partners to meet the humanitarian and development needs of most vulnerable children and young people.</p><p>In recent years, UNICEF’s work to support the unique needs of young people has gained momentum, as the challenges facing them have come more sharply into view. UNICEF is committed to deliver for all children and young people through its overall impact goal of ‘realizing the rights of every child, especially the most disadvantaged. The UNICEF Strategic Plan, 2018−2021 recognizes the whole spectrum of young people, including young adults or youth over 18, and includes in its Change Strategies “supporting young people and children as agents of change.” Taking its cue from the strategic plan, the Global Communication and Advocacy Strategy 2019−2021 (GCAS) asserts the important role that young people can play in the successful realization of UNICEF’s mandate, and outlines the need to listen to, co-create and collaborate with young people and create meaningful engagement opportunities for them to make a difference. Being important drivers of change, children and young people are essential partners and contributors to both the development and implementation of UNICEF’s Strategic Plan 2022 2025. With a new and ambitious SP, UNICEF intends to be deliberate and committed in fully involving children and young people in creating the solutions to accelerate the realization of the SDGs and driving change forward.</p><p>Context</p><p>The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) was established in 1946 by the United Nations General Assembly to provide humanitarian and development assistance to children worldwide. UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect the rights of every child, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable and marginalized populations. In Iraq, UNICEF supports the Government at federal and regional levels in strengthening systems and services that improve the well-being of children and families, including social protection, education, health, child protection, water and sanitation, and social policy.</p><p><br></p><p>This United Nations Volunteer (UNV) assignment is part of UNICEF Iraq's Social Policy Programme, which contributes to the reform and strengthening of Iraq's social protection system under the European Union–United Nations Joint Programme on Social Protection. The programme aims to support the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government in developing more inclusive, equitable, shock-responsive, and child-sensitive social protection systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Key interventions include supporting the implementation of the national Social Protection Strategy, strengthening institutional capacities, improving social protection delivery systems, generating evidence to inform policy reforms, and piloting innovative approaches to expand access to social protection services for vulnerable populations. The programme also supports initiatives such as cash transfer pilots, assessments focused on vulnerable groups including teenage mothers, and the modernization of social protection management information systems.</p><p><br></p><p>Key stakeholders include the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs (Federal Iraq), the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of the Kurdistan Regional Government, the Ministry of Planning, the European Union, participating UN agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, and other national and sub-national institutions involved in social protection policy and service delivery.</p><p><br></p><p>The UN Volunteer will contribute to the effective implementation of programme activities through technical, coordination, operational, and administrative support, helping advance social protection reforms that improve outcomes for vulnerable children and families across Iraq.</p><p>Task description</p><p>Under the supervision of the Social Policy Specialist, the UN Volunteer will support the implementation of UNICEF's Social Protection programme by undertaking the following tasks:</p><p><br></p><p>Support the implementation of national social protection priorities</p><p>• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of the Social Protection Strategy implementation roadmaps for both the Federal Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG).</p><p>• Assist in tracking progress against agreed milestones, identifying implementation bottlenecks, and supporting coordination with relevant government counterparts and development partners.</p><p><br></p><p>Support social protection research and assessments</p><p>• Contribute to the implementation of the Teenage Mothers Assessment, including coordination with stakeholders, data collection activities, review of outputs, and dissemination of findings.</p><p>• Support the generation of evidence and analysis to inform social protection policies and programmes.</p><p><br></p><p>Support government capacity strengthening</p><p>• Assist in the planning, organization, and delivery of capacity-building activities for government officials in line with the agreed annual workplan.</p><p>• Support the development of training materials, documentation of training outcomes, and follow-up actions to strengthen institutional capacities.</p><p><br></p><p>Support the expansion of cash transfer initiatives</p><p>• Assist with the implementation and scale-up of the Cash Pilot Programme in both Federal Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.</p><p>• Support coordination with government counterparts and partners to facilitate programme delivery, monitoring, and reporting.</p><p><br></p><p>Support programme coordination and event management</p><p>• Coordinate the organization of workshops, consultations, technical meetings, and high-level events related to the Social Protection programme.</p><p>• Liaise with event management service providers and ensure timely delivery of logistical and administrative arrangements in accordance with UNICEF procedures.</p><p>• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, minutes, and follow-up action points as required.</p><p><br></p><p>Support operational and administrative processes</p><p>• Work closely with UNICEF Supply and Operations teams to facilitate the processing and follow-up of programme-related requests, including procurement, contracting, and logistical arrangements.</p><p>• Proactively monitor the status of requests and ensure timely communication between programme and operational teams.</p><p><br></p><p>Support partnership and stakeholder engagement</p><p>• Assist in maintaining effective coordination and communication with government institutions, UN agencies, development partners, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders involved in social protection initiatives.</p><p><br></p><p>Perform other duties as required</p><p>Undertake any other programmatic, operational, coordination, or administrative tasks assigned by the Social Policy team to support the effective implementation of UNICEF's Social Protection programme.</p><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2> <div data-jb-field="skills"><p>Age</p><p>18 - 80</p><p>Required experience</p><p>7 years</p><p>Nationality</p><p>Candidate must be a national, legal resident or hold refugee status in the country of assignment.</p><p><br></p><p>Assignment requirements</p><p>Relevant experience</p><p><br></p><p>7 years</p><p>Languages</p><p>English, Level: Fluent, Required</p><p>Arabic, Level: Fluent, Required</p><p>Kurdish, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable</p><p>Required education level</p><p>Bachelor's degree in Social Policy, Public Policy, Economics, Development Studies, Public Administration, Social Sciences, International Development, Political Science, or another relevant field is preferred.</p><p>Competencies and values</p><p>1 Builds and maintains partnerships</p><p>2 Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness</p><p>3 Innovates and embraces change</p><p>4 Drive to achieve results for impact</p><p>5 Manages ambiguity and complexity</p><p>6 Thinks and acts strategically Nurtures, leads and manages people</p><p>7 Works collaboratively with others</p><p>care, respect, integrity, trust, accountability and sustainability</p><p>Skills and experience</p><p>• Professional experience in social protection, social policy, programme management, public sector reform, public administration, or related fields.or other relevant programmes; experience working in the UN or other international development organization is an asset;</p><p>• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;</p><p>• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing;</p><p>• Excellent interpersonal skills; cultural and social sensitivity; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;</p><p>• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;</p><p>• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, among others), email, and internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;</p><p>• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;</p><p>• Sound security awareness;</p><p>• Have affinity with or interest in social protection and public policy as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN system.</p><p><br></p></div>