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<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>