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<p>Provides leadership and management to AMBP s guard force the ensuring the effective provision of security to facilities resident sand stakeholders. Regularly assesses and performance manages his team the guard force at AMBP; identifying any gaps in an individual s capability and providing relevant training to help them improve. Provides training and mentoring to the local guard force as specified by Control Risks and the AMBP hierarchy commensurate with the minimum standards required and exceeding them wherever possible. Ensures that the guard force at AMBP comply with Control Risks policies such as Anti-Bribery and Corruption and Voluntary Principles on Human Rights. Enforces minimum standards in all security duties including static guarding, access control, communications procedures and weapon handling. Records the allocation of resources to the local guard force and ensures these are well maintained and used effectively. Implements and maintains accurate training records for employees. Acts as advisor on all aspects of security to the AMBP hierarchy, where appropriate. Identifies non-compliance with Control Risks and / or Client s policies and procedures and escalates through management appropriately. Assesses the security situation as it applied to the Client s sites and areas of operations and works with the regional management team to make recommendations in line with the current intelligence and analysis. Identifies the conditions that will influence the physical safety of the Client s personnel and their operations and liaises with the management team in order to aid strategic operational decision-making.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Minimum 5 years Military or Policing experience. Minimum 2 years hostile environment experience. Experience of managing local national personnel in a hostile environment. Experience of working in a client facing role in a hostile environment. Demonstrable understanding of Control Risks organisational policies and SOPs. Fluency in English Language (CEFR C2 or equivalent). Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Power Point &amp; Excel.</p><h4>Qualifications and specialist skills</h4><ul><li>Minimum of an accredited L3 Close Protection certification</li><li>Minimum of FPOS IV/ FREC medical certification</li><li>Project Management Qualification (PRINCE 2, PMP, Agile, MSP etc)</li><li>Occupational Health &amp; Safety Certification (IOSH, NEBOSH etc)</li><li>Minimum of an accredited L4 Security Management certificatio</li></ul>

<p>As pre-sales Expert you will be responsible as the expert for consulting presales technical / functional support activity to prospective clients and customers while ensuring customer satisfaction. Acts as a technical resource and mentor for less experienced pre-Sales and sales Team members. Focuses on large or complex sales opportunities that need creative and complex solutions. Develops productivity tools and training for pre-sales/Sales members</p> <p> Act as a Technology Consultant to Asiacell s Enterprise Sales Team, advising them on the best solutions and technologies for customer Solutions needs</p> <p> Daily visits to enterprise and SME customer to generate new leads and to convert those leads into sales</p> <p> Capture and document customer technical requirements. </p> <p> Participate in technical interactions with prospective clients and customers</p> <p> Conduct workshops with both Technical as well as Business users to define and showcase the value provided by Asiacell Enterprise solution Services. </p> <p> Coordinating with Marketing to ensure that the right offering is on the market at the right time</p> <p> Have full knowledge of the product, services and solutions offered locally as well as in similar countries.</p> <p> Coordination with account mgrs., Customer care to ensure an excellent customer service is provided.</p> <p> Help in Design and costing of customized solution as per customer requirement with support of the marketing/technical team.</p> <p> Generate weekly &amp; monthly dashboard to monitor pre-sales activity</p> <p> Participate in developing, training, and motivation of Pre-sales team</p> <p> Have extensive knowledge of competitor business/technical model and position accordingly</p> <p> Bachelor s Degree in Telecommunications or in Computer Science or in Engineering qualifications.</p> <p> 3 - 5 years work experience in a telecommunications or IT environment or ISP companies.</p> <p> Ability to manage multiple projects at the same time. </p> <p> Extensive vendor management experience.</p> <p> Strong sense of urgency, proactive and responsive behavior, follow-through, and customer empathy.</p> <p> Knowledge of the Telecommunications market a must</p> <p> Effective communication skills, written and oral</p> <p> Language skills (English, Arabic).</p> <p> Having a Valid Engineers Union ID Card<strong>.</strong> </p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Behavioral Competencies:</strong> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> Delivering Results &amp; Fostering Ownership</p> <p> Building Customer Value</p> <p> Networking &amp; Influencing Collaboratively</p> <p> Leading Teams</p> <p> Driving Change.</p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <strong>Technical Competencies:</strong> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> Competency Name</p> <p> B2B Solution Selling</p> <p> B2B Product / Portfolio Strategy Development</p> <p> Key Account Management</p> <p> Bidding &amp; Tendering Process</p> <p> Telecom Market &amp; Industry Knowledge</p> <p> B2B Sales Planning</p>

<p><h4>Overview</h4> <p>As operations advisor, you will play a critical role in leading safe and compliant operations at site. You’ll act as the key interface between the ROO operations team and field activities, with a strong focus on coaching, safety leadership, and operational discipline. Your ability to influence and support local teams will be essential in ensuring reliable performance and national workforce development.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <strong>Leadership</strong><br> <p>Lead by promoting a strong safety culture, guiding daily safe production, managing incidents with root cause analysis, and coaching direct reports to support nationalisation and development plans.</p> <strong>Risk/Operating discipline</strong><br> <p>Ensure strict risk management and operating discipline by overseeing management of change, engineering queries, operational risk assessments, plant handover, control of work compliance, incident reporting, and exercising stop-work authority to maintain safety and operational integrity.</p> <strong>People</strong><br> <p>Lead by example to promote ROO values, develop and coach national staff, ensure HR compliance, motivate the team, manage performance rigorously, and escalate any unresolved issues through proper channels.</p> <strong>Production delivery, optimisation & excellent performance</strong><br> <p>Oversee daily plant and well performance to maximize production, support optimization and maintenance planning, lead root cause analyses, manage vulnerabilities, drive continuous improvement, ensure operations stay within design limits, contribute to scheduling and project support, identify defects, and fulfil reporting obligations.</p> <h4>Experience, qualifications & key skills</h4> <ul> <li>Minimum 10 years’ hydrocarbon operations experience</li> <li>Including 5+ years in supervisory roles</li> <li>Strong HSE knowledge and mastery of control of work systems</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills for coaching and leadership</li> <li>Proven ability to work independently with integrity</li> <li>Ongoing professional development</li> <li>Experience in diverse, multicultural teams preferred</li> </ul> <h4>Interfaces</h4> <p>Interfaces with BOC site leadership, ROO operations line, operations coordinator, site maintenance advisor, permit and area authorities, ROO control of work team, and cross-functional ROO teams (TAR, projects, engineering) for integrated planning.</p> <h4>Procedures and processes</h4> <p>The OA must have in-depth knowledge of key ROO procedures, including control of work (ORA, LO/LC, SORA), MOC/EQ process, work management and activity planning, risk management, PSSR, GOC, and SOPs.</p> <h4>Summary of decision rights</h4> <p>The OA has authority to stop work for safety, prioritize tasks, decide on the 2-week schedule, recommend ops coordinator development, and manage permits and SIMOPS coordination.</p> <h4>Behaviours</h4> <ul> <li>Safety-focused leader who coaches teams to reinforce ROO values</li> <li>Makes risk-aware decisions prioritizing high-impact work</li> <li>Provides proactive technical guidance</li> <li>Supports teams with clear direction and feedback</li> <li>Fosters cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared goals</li> </ul> <h4>Meetings to attend</h4> <p>Regularly attends and contributes to key daily, weekly, and ad hoc meetings including operations & maintenance reviews, CoW meetings (as chair), schedule planning, and TAR/project coordination to ensure alignment, readiness, and safe execution of site activities.</p> <h4>KPI’s</h4> <p>The OA is expected to achieve full compliance with key performance indicators including HSE targets, plant reliability, operational routines, override management, SOP adherence, nationalisation plan delivery, and accurate process safety incident reporting, while actively contributing to broader team goals.</p> <h4>Softwares & apps</h4> <p>The OA is expected to be a proficient user of key operational and reporting systems including Worksafe, Maximo, PI Vision, Power BI, Sharepoint, Sharecat, PMCS, FMD, and GIS.</p> <h4>Routine tasks</h4> <ul> <li><strong>Daily:</strong> Oversee plant performance, manage overrides, support safe production, and ensure CoW and ops discipline.</li> <li><strong>Weekly:</strong> Coach team, review execution, support planning, and drive improvements.</li> <li><strong>Monthly:</strong> Manage alarms with engineering and contribute to forward planning.</li> <li><strong>Ad hoc:</strong> Join project meetings and support readiness and operational alignment.</li> </ul> <h4>About BP and ROO</h4> <p>Rumaila is one of the world’s greatest super-giant oilfields – those that contain over a billion barrels of recoverable oil. It is estimated that some 17 billion barrels of recoverable oil are still contained within Rumaila’s reservoirs.</p> <p>The field is located 50km to the west of the city of Basra, southern Iraq. The Basra region is home to all six of Iraq’s ports, including the deep-water facility at Umm Qasr.</p> <p>Rumaila encompasses a vast area of 1,600 square kilometres, extending approximately 80km north to south and 20km west to east, with the main anticline consisting of two domes, South Rumaila and North Rumaila.</p> <p>Rumaila is part of the Iraq Basra Oil Company (BOC) family of oilfields. It is the largest producing field in Iraq, responsible for producing over 33% of Iraq’s oil. Oil has been produced at Rumaila for well over 50 years. A technical service contract signed in 2009 and extended in 2014, between BOC and BP, Petro-China and the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) is now driving the transformation of Rumaila into a sustainable world-class oilfield for Iraq and its people. This 25 year contract (to 2034) has laid the foundation for the long-term renewal of the field.</p> <p>This demands significant investment in infrastructure, technology and people. Progress is already visible and the oilfield is returning to full efficiency. Average daily production has increased by over 40% since mid-2009. World-class training and safety standards have been introduced. Around 7,000 people work at Rumaila and over 22,000 contractors support Rumaila’s activities through a large supply chain. The vast majority of these people are Iraqi.</p> <p>The next stage of Rumaila’s development is to access previously untapped reservoirs to extend the life of the field and deliver increased production.</p> <p>Our people are key to all of this. We are aiming to create an exemplary record for safety. We are building skills and capabilities. We are developing a culture built on respect for each other, with an ethos to behave responsibly in everything we do – be that in our corporate governance or in the way we safeguard our environment. This is how we will build a reputation as a great place to work and with whom to do business. Most importantly we want to ensure we are a good neighbour to the people and communities.</p> <p>Working together as one team under the technical service contract, the Basra Oil Company (BOC) and the State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO) along with contractors, BP and PetroChina, bring a range of different expertise and skills in modernizing this supergiant field.</p></p><p></p>

<p>The technical advisor is responsible for the technical leadership, strategic direction, and operationalization of the community-based psychosocial support and community-based initiatives within their pillar. S/he actively drives the pillar s progress by aligning strategy and objectives with community-specific needs. Working with program and project managers across SEED, they apply their thematic expertise to lead intervention design and planning, and support implementation of group and community activities. They ensure that all psychosocial support and community development activities are technically sound, culturally appropriate, and effectively designed to meet SEED s strategic goal of engaging and empowering communities. Core functions include creating or updating curricula and materials for community and group-based activities; training and equipping staff to deliver the curricula, and providing ongoing technical support to staff; creating robust MEAL systems to review impact and community feedback; and supporting program teams to implement the engagements. This position will lead the Child, Adolescent, and Youth Engagement thematic pillar which supports children, adolescents, and youth to grow in safe and protected environments, allowing them to build their skills and identity, and actively participate as resilient, engaged contributors to their families and communities. It promotes healthy development and empowerment through structured life skills education, youth-led community action, civic engagement, and leadership development, integrating arts and sports to facilitate positive transitions to adulthood.</p><p><b>Specific Tasks:</b></p><p>Technical Leadership, Program Planning and Design, and Innovation (40%)</p><ul><li>Serve as the technical authority for the thematic pillar, providing technical and programmatic leadership for the design and implementation of all associated curricula and implementation standards.</li><li>Translate SEED s broad strategic goals and objectives into actionable interventions and engagements.</li><li>Serve as the primary technical advisor for cross-unit initiatives for this pillar integrating best practices into all organizational programs and strategies.</li><li>Lead the creation of SOPs, policies, and guidance documents regarding PSS implementation, community engagement, and accountability standards for this pillar.</li><li>Collaborate closely with other technical advisors to synchronize strategies, share best practices, and co-design technical tools that drive the unit s objectives.</li><li>Work closely with program managers to bridge the gap between technical design and operational feasibility/implementation.</li><li>Regularly assess the product portfolio to identify opportunities for new implementations or expansion into new geographic areas.</li><li>Lead the design and development of new tools, curricula, facilitator manuals, and programmatic materials tailored to community needs, ensuring child-friendly, age-appropriate, and trauma-informed approaches are maintained across all pertinent interventions</li><li>Ensure all technical products are culturally sensitive, contextually relevant, and consistent with SEED s strategic objective.</li><li>Provide data-driven basis for program planning and design through technical reports and briefs that reflect the progress and challenges of the thematic pillar.</li></ul><p>Capacity Building and Technical Supervision (30%)</p><ul><li>In close collaboration with other Technical Advisors, as well as pertinent colleagues from external departments, lead on ensuring PSS Staff Onboarding Package is updated, relevant and fit for purpose.</li><li>Coordinate with the PSS &amp; Community Development Unit to ensure all PSS Staff (coordinators, facilitators, mobilisers and other staff as requested) have been properly onboarded, and refresher support is provided as required.</li><li>Provide technical advice to support program development and implementation to ensure maximum impact and consistency to program/project managers and Program Development and Management Unit.</li><li>Lead or support (as appropriate) the development and revision of PSS Curricula, including the creation of all materials, facilitator manuals and training materials</li><li>Ensure PSS Staff are fully trained and equipped to deliver SEED s thematic curricula with high quality, through direct provision of training, Training of Trainers, and support to dedicated trainers as appropriate.</li><li>Contribute to the development / refinement of tools and guidance for coaching and technical supervision to PSS Staff.</li><li>Provide / support in the provision of regular technical supervision and coaching, to maintain staff well-being, high-quality session delivery and consistency across the pillar to support PSS Staff in the field.</li></ul><p>Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (20%)</p><ul><li>Support in the review and revision of SEED Standard Indicators aligned with this pillar, including articulating and defining indicators, and identifying / developing appropriate means of verification for their measurement, and support as necessary in results analysis</li><li>Collaborate closely with MEAL to conduct comprehensive community needs assessments and ensure all findings directly shape program planning and design.</li><li>Contribute to / lead on (as appropriate) the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) frameworks and data collection tools to rigorously track the progress, outcomes, and long-term impact of the pillar s interventions.</li><li><br></li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p><strong>Essential Criteria:</strong></p><p><strong>Education and Experience</strong></p><ul><li>Required: Bachelor s degree in Child Development, Developmental Psychology, Social Work, or Public Health, or a related social science field with at least 5 years of progressive experience in technical leadership or advisory roles.</li><li>Highly Preferred: Master s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of experience in a technical leadership capacity.</li><li>Proven experience in the humanitarian or development sector, with a specific technical focus on youth-centered and/or child protection programming.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in strategic program design and providing technical supervision to multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>A proven track record of building staff capacity through the design and delivery of training, coaching, and mentorship.</li><li>Proven track record of supporting and partnering with government and non-government agencies, with the ability to communicate effectively on sensitive topics.</li></ul><p><strong>Technical Expertise</strong></p><ul><li>Deep technical knowledge of child and adolescent development, child protection, youth leadership, social norm change, and rights-based programming.</li><li>Expert-level experience in curriculum development and creating culturally sensitive tools (SOPs, guidance notes, and training manuals).</li><li>Strong background in psychosocial support and community development; experience in social cohesion and social and behavioral change initiatives is an asset.</li><li>Proficiency in designing MEAL frameworks, conducting needs assessments, and utilizing data to refine technical interventions.</li></ul><p><strong>Context and Skills</strong></p><ul><li>Experience working in humanitarian and/or development settings is a must.</li><li>Specific experience in the Middle East, particularly Iraq or the Kurdistan Region, is a significant asset.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal English skills are required; proficiency in Kurdish (Sorani) and/or Arabic is highly desirable.</li><li>Organizational skills and advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and other digital tools.</li><li>Deep commitment to SEED s mission, values, and ethical standards, including a strong understanding of Do No Harm principles.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and inclusive programming.</li></ul>

<p><h4>Overview</h4> <p>As operations advisor, you will play a critical role in leading safe and compliant operations at site. You’ll act as the key interface between the ROO operations team and field activities, with a strong focus on coaching, safety leadership, and operational discipline. Your ability to influence and support local teams will be essential in ensuring reliable performance and national workforce development.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <p><strong>Leadership</strong><br> Lead by promoting a strong safety culture, guiding daily safe production, managing incidents with root cause analysis, and coaching direct reports to support nationalisation and development plans.</p> <p><strong>Risk / Operating discipline</strong><br> Ensure strict risk management and operating discipline by overseeing management of change, engineering queries, operational risk assessments, plant handover, control of work compliance, incident reporting, and exercising stop-work authority to maintain safety and operational integrity.</p> <p><strong>People</strong><br> Lead by example to promote ROO values, develop and coach national staff, ensure HR compliance, motivate the team, manage performance rigorously, and escalate any unresolved issues through proper channels.</p> <p><strong>Production delivery, optimisation & excellent performance</strong><br> Oversee daily plant and well performance to maximize production, support optimization and maintenance planning, lead root cause analyses, manage vulnerabilities, drive continuous improvement, ensure operations stay within design limits, contribute to scheduling and project support, identify defects, and fulfil reporting obligations.</p> <h4>Experience, qualifications & key skills</h4> <ul> <li>Minimum 10 years’ hydrocarbon operations experience</li> <li>Including 5+ years in supervisory roles</li> <li>Strong HSE knowledge and mastery of control of work systems</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal skills for coaching and leadership</li> <li>Proven ability to work independently with integrity</li> <li>Ongoing professional development</li> <li>Experience in diverse, multicultural teams preferred</li> </ul> <h4>Interfaces</h4> <p>Interfaces with BOC site leadership, ROO operations line, operations coordinator, site maintenance advisor, permit and area authorities, ROO control of work team, and cross-functional ROO teams (TAR, projects, engineering) for integrated planning.</p> <h4>Procedures and processes</h4> <p>The OA must have in-depth knowledge of key ROO procedures, including control of work (ORA, LO/LC, SORA), MOC/EQ process, work management and activity planning, risk management, PSSR, GOC, and SOPs.</p> <h4>Summary of decision rights</h4> <p>The OA has authority to stop work for safety, prioritize tasks, decide on the 2-week schedule, recommend ops coordinator development, and manage permits and SIMOPS coordination.</p> <h4>Behaviours</h4> <ul> <li>Safety-focused leader who coaches teams to reinforce ROO values</li> <li>Makes risk-aware decisions prioritizing high-impact work</li> <li>Provides proactive technical guidance</li> <li>Supports teams with clear direction and feedback</li> <li>Fosters cross-functional collaboration to achieve shared goals</li> </ul> <h4>Meetings to attend</h4> <p>Regularly attends and contributes to key daily, weekly, and ad hoc meetings including operations & maintenance reviews, CoW meetings (as chair), schedule planning, and TAR/project coordination to ensure alignment, readiness, and safe execution of site activities.</p> <h4>KPI’s</h4> <p>The OA is expected to achieve full compliance with key performance indicators including HSE targets, plant reliability, operational routines, override management, SOP adherence, nationalisation plan delivery, and accurate process safety incident reporting, while actively contributing to broader team goals.</p> <h4>Softwares & apps</h4> <p>The OA is expected to be a proficient user of key operational and reporting systems including Worksafe, Maximo, PI Vision, Power BI, Sharepoint, Sharecat, PMCS, FMD, and GIS.</p> <h4>Routine tasks</h4> <ul> <li>Daily: Oversee plant performance, manage overrides, support safe production, and ensure CoW and ops discipline</li> <li>Weekly: Coach team, review execution, support planning, and drive improvements</li> <li>Monthly: Manage alarms with engineering and contribute to forward planning</li> <li>Ad hoc: Join project meetings and support readiness and operational alignment</li> </ul> <h4>About BP and ROO</h4> <p>Rumaila is one of the world’s greatest super-giant oilfields – those that contain over a billion barrels of recoverable oil. It is estimated that some 17 billion barrels of recoverable oil are still contained within Rumaila’s reservoirs.</p> <p>The field is located 50km to the west of the city of Basra, southern Iraq. The Basra region is home to all six of Iraq’s ports, including the deep-water facility at Umm Qasr.</p> <p>Rumaila encompasses a vast area of 1,600 square kilometres, extending approximately 80km north to south and 20km west to east, with the main anticline consisting of two domes, South Rumaila and North Rumaila.</p> <p>Rumaila is part of the Iraq Basra Oil Company (BOC) family of oilfields. It is the largest producing field in Iraq, responsible for producing over 33% of Iraq’s oil. Oil has been produced at Rumaila for well over 50 years. A technical service contract signed in 2009 and extended in 2014, between BOC and BP, Petro-China and the State Oil Marketing Organization (SOMO) is now driving the transformation of Rumaila into a sustainable world-class oilfield for Iraq and its people. This 25 year contract (to 2034) has laid the foundation for the long-term renewal of the field.</p> <p>This demands significant investment in infrastructure, technology and people. Progress is already visible and the oilfield is returning to full efficiency. Average daily production has increased by over 40% since mid-2009. World-class training and safety standards have been introduced. Around 7,000 people work at Rumaila and over 22,000 contractors support Rumaila’s activities through a large supply chain. The vast majority of these people are Iraqi.</p> <p>The next stage of Rumaila’s development is to access previously untapped reservoirs to extend the life of the field and deliver increased production.</p> <p>Our people are key to all of this. We are aiming to create an exemplary record for safety. We are building skills and capabilities. We are developing a culture built on respect for each other, with an ethos to behave responsibly in everything we do – be that in our corporate governance or in the way we safeguard our environment. This is how we will build a reputation as a great place to work and with whom to do business. Most importantly we want to ensure we are a good neighbour to the people and communities.</p> <p>Working together as one team under the technical service contract, the Basra Oil Company (BOC) and the State Oil Marketing Organisation (SOMO) along with contractors, BP and PetroChina, bring a range of different expertise and skills in modernizing this supergiant field.</p></p><p></p>

<p><b>Job Titl</b>e: GBV and Gender Equality Technical Advisor Location: Erbil, Kurdistan Region, Iraq (KRI), with occasional travel to other areas of KRI. Type of position: Employment contract/ Expat or National Contract Length of Contract: 12 Months Compensation and Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with skills and experience.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Technical Leadership, Program Planning and Design, and Innovation (40%)</p><p>Serve as the technical authority for the thematic pillar, providing technical and programmatic leadership for the design and implementation of all associated curricula and implementation standards.</p><p>Translate SEED s broad strategic goals and objectives into actionable interventions and engagements.</p><p>Serve as the primary technical advisor for cross-unit initiatives for this pillar integrating best practices into all organizational programs and strategies.</p><p>Lead the creation of SOPs, policies, and guidance documents regarding PSS implementation, community engagement, and accountability standards for this pillar.</p><p>Collaborate closely with other technical advisors to synchronize strategies, share best practices, and co-design technical tools that drive the unit s objectives.</p><p>Work closely with program managers to bridge the gap between technical design and operational feasibility/implementation.</p><p>Regularly assess the product portfolio to identify opportunities for new implementations or expansion into new geographic areas.</p><p>Lead the design and development of new tools, curricula, facilitator manual, and programmatic materials tailored to community needs, ensuring survivor-centred and trauma-informed approaches are maintained across all pertinent interventions</p><p>Ensure all technical products are culturally sensitive, contextually relevant, and consistent with SEED s strategic objective.</p><p>Provide data-driven basis for program planning and design through technical reports and briefs that reflect the progress and challenges of the thematic pillar.</p><p>Capacity Building and Technical Supervision (30%)</p><p>In close collaboration with other Technical Advisors, as well as pertinent colleagues from external departments, lead on ensuring PSS Staff Onboarding Package is updated, relevant and fit for purpose.</p><p>Coordinate with the PSS &amp; Community Development Unit to ensure all PSS Staff (coordinators, facilitators, mobilisers and other staff as requested) have been properly onboarded, and refresher support is provided as required.</p><p>Provide technical advice to support program development and implementation to ensure maximum impact and consistency to program/project managers and Program Development and Management Unit.</p><p>Lead or support (as appropriate) the development and revision of PSS Curricula, including the creation of all materials, facilitator manuals and training materials</p><p>Ensure PSS Staff are fully trained and equipped to deliver SEED s thematic curricula with high quality, through direct provision of training, Training of Trainers, and support to dedicated trainers as appropriate.</p><p>Contribute to the development / refinement of tools and guidance for coaching and technical supervision to PSS Staff.</p><p>Provide / support in the provision of regular technical supervision and coaching, to maintain staff well-being, high-quality session delivery and consistency across the pillar to support PSS Staff in the field.</p><p>Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (20%)</p><p>Support in the review and revision of SEED Standard Indicators aligned with this pillar, including articulating and defining indicators, and identifying / developing appropriate means of verification for their measurement, and support as necessary in results analysis</p><p>Collaborate closely with MEAL to conduct comprehensive community needs assessments and ensure all findings directly shape program planning and design.</p><p>Contribute to / lead on (as appropriate) the design and implementation of monitoring and evaluation (M&amp;E) frameworks and data collection tools to rigorously track the progress, outcomes, and long-term impact of the pillar s interventions.</p><p>Ensure all pillar activities are systematically monitored, documented, evaluated, and reported to maintain high standards for data integrity and technical accountability, ensuring accountability to affected populations / program participants at all stages.</p><p>Support the synthesis and analysis of insights with PSS Staff to refine programs and strengthen future programs</p><p>Monitor the effectiveness of training materials in partnership with MEAL using field observations and PSS team facilitation experiences to continuously improve technical resources.</p><p>Lead regular technical learning sessions to disseminate compiled results and synthesized data from pillar-level activities to the wider team contributing to organizational knowledge.</p><p>Maintain learning and feedback mechanisms to continuously refine technical products based on real-time field data, community shifts, and changes in internationally recognized minimum standards.</p><p>Support the safe and meaningful participation of women, girls, men and boys program participants at all stages of the program cycle..</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li><br></li><li><strong>Communication, Coordination, and Representation (10%)</strong><ul><li>Produce high-quality reports, policy briefs, presentations, and multimedia content focused on SEED s work with a specific emphasis on both pillar and community development initiatives.</li><li>Support the development of programmatic materials tailored for diverse stakeholders to raise awareness and promote SEED s mission.</li><li>Write and review articles, social media posts, and website content to ensure technical accuracy and alignment with SEED s strategic goals.</li><li>Provide technical input for all promotional materials and ensure all public-facing content adheres to SEED s Storytelling Policy.</li><li>Represent SEED in relevant forums, conferences, and working groups; share insights on interventions and approaches to advocate for the organization s goals with key stakeholders.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Essential Criteria: Education and Experience</strong><ul><li>Required: Bachelor s degree in Gender/Women s Studies, Psychology, Social Work, International Development, Human Rights, Public Health, or a related field with at least 5 years of progressive experience in technical leadership or advisory roles.</li><li>Preferred: Master s degree in a relevant field with at least 3 years of experience in a technical leadership capacity.</li><li>Proven experience in the humanitarian or development sector, with a specific technical focus on GBV prevention and response, gender equality, and women s empowerment.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in strategic program design and providing technical supervision to multi-disciplinary teams.</li><li>A proven track record of building staff capacity through the design and delivery of training, coaching, and mentorship.</li><li>Proven track record of supporting and partnering with government and non-government agencies, with the ability to communicate effectively on sensitive topics</li></ul></li><li><strong>Technical Expertise</strong><ul><li>Deep technical knowledge of GBV prevention and response, social norm change, and rights-based programming; experience engaging men and boys as allies is a strong asset.</li><li>Expert-level experience in curriculum development and creating culturally sensitive tools (SOPs, guidance notes, and training manuals).</li><li>Strong background in psychosocial support and community development; experience in social cohesion and social and behavioral change initiatives is an asset.</li><li>Proficiency in designing MEAL frameworks, conducting needs assessments, and utilizing data to refine technical interventions.</li></ul></li><li><strong>Context and Skills</strong><ul><li>Experience working in humanitarian and/or development settings is a must; specific experience in the Middle East, particularly Iraq or the Kurdistan Region, is a significant asset.</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal English skills are required; proficiency in Kurdish (Sorani) and/or Arabic is highly desirable.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Google Workspace and other digital tools.</li><li>Deep commitment to SEED s mission, values, and ethical standards, including a strong understanding of Do No Harm principles.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and inclusive programming.</li></ul></li></ul>

<p>the Specialist will be responsible for conducting biodiversity and ecosystem assessments, analysing climate, environmental degradation, unsustainable agricultural practices on natural resources, and providing technical recommendations to ensure that project interventions effectively contribute to biodiversity conservation, ecosystem sustainability, and climate change adaptation. The Specialist will work closely with project staff and support IOM-facilitated engagement with local stakeholders and partner organizations through field assessments, data collection, consultations, and focus group discussions. the Biodiversity and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) Specialist will provide specialized technical support to inform the design and implementation of a climate resilience and ecosystem restoration project in Qushtapa, Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI)). Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Head of Division and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator and the technical guidance of the relevant programme unit. The consultancy is open to national consultants and will be primarily remote. However, field missions to Qushtapa District in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq will be required as part of the assignment. Travel required (Yes/NO): This consultancy is home-based. The Biodiversity and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) Specialist is not required to be physically present at the office on a regular basis. The Specialist is expected to undertake field visits to the project location in Qushtapa, Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), as required for the successful completion of the assignment, including data collection, stakeholder consultations, and field assessments. All costs related to transportation, including travel to and within the project area, accommodation, and other associated expenses, shall be the responsibility of the consultant and must be included in the financial proposal. Note: As part of your application, please submit a financial proposal outlining your approach and fees to complete the assignment Languages For this consultancy, English and Kurdish are required. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an advantage. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments. Required Competencies IOM s competency framework can be found at this link . Competencies will be assessed during the selection process. Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values: Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion. Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct. Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges. Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated. Core Competencies behavioural indicators Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results. Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes. Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate. Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work. Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way. Notes IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work. Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation. Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances. IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts. IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here ). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application. No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further information and other job postings, you are welcome to visit our website: IOM Careers and Job Vacancies The Biodiversity and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) Specialist will carry out the assignment through two main phases, with payments linked to the successful completion of each phase. Phase 1: Baseline Assessment and Analysis Timeline : 1 September 15 October 2026 Within the first 1.5 months of the consultancy, the Specialist shall: Conduct a comprehensive desk review of existing literature, datasets, and reports related to biodiversity, ecosystems, climate change, and environmental degradation in the project area; Develop and submit an Inception Report including: Detailed methodology for biodiversity assessment Workplan and timeline Sampling strategy and tools Stakeholder engagement plan (FGDs and KIIs)</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, or a related field from an accredited academic institution. Additional training or coursework in conflict studies, environmental governance, or related fields is an advantage.</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience in biodiversity assessment, ecosystem management, or environmental research.</li><li>Demonstrated experience in Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA), Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), Biodiversity or climate change adaptation projects.</li><li>Proven experience in conducting field-based ecological assessments and environmental data analysis.</li><li>Experience working in fragile, conflict-affected, or post-conflict contexts, with an understanding of resource-based conflict dynamics.</li><li>Experience in applying conflict-sensitive or do no harm approaches in environmental or development programming is highly desirable.</li><li>Experience in designing and facilitating stakeholder consultations, including focus group discussions and participatory approaches, in diverse community settings.</li><li>Experience in developing monitoring frameworks and indicators for environmental or biodiversity projects.</li><li>Strong analytical skills, including the ability to assess linkages between climate change, biodiversity, livelihoods, and conflict dynamics.</li><li>Familiarity with dryland ecosystems, agricultural systems, and water resource management is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong report writing skills and ability to produce clear, concise, and actionable technical outputs.</li><li>Proficiency in relevant tools such as GIS, remote sensing, or environmental data analysis software is an advantage.</li><li>English and Kurdish are required. Knowledge of Arabic is considered an advantage.</li></ul>

<p><h4>Key accountabilities</h4> <p><strong>•</strong> Promotes a culture of open safety reporting and continuous improvement.<br> <strong>•</strong> Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.<br> <strong>•</strong> Accountable for supplying an accurate maintenance schedule to allow effective and efficient asset maintenance, covering multi-discipline preventative (PM) and corrective (CM) maintenance activity.<br> <strong>•</strong> Support station MAs in ensuring no overdue maintenance (SCE and anomaly management) to reduce risk to production, personnel, plant, and environment.<br> <strong>•</strong> Responsible for supporting maintenance team requests for contractor support (CTRs) from end to end, ensuring MAs provide:<br> <li>quality of scope of work</li> <li>accurate cost review and challenge against the supplied resources, equipment utilisation, and materials</li> <li>accurate durations</li> <strong>•</strong> Responsible for the management of processes and standards, and monitoring the agreed upon KPIs, taking appropriate actions to close the deviations from maintenance team objectives.<br> <strong>•</strong> Drives compliance with the standardized work management process, particularly in Primavera scheduling application (P6).<br> <strong>•</strong> Maintains the required daily updates and progress in the following:<br> <li>O&M tracker (daily)</li> <li>Maintenance P6 schedule (daily)</li> <li>Flowline leak tracking report (daily)</li> <li>Safety critical report (daily)</li> <li>Fabrication tracker (weekly)</li> <li>SC 14 and 90 day report and forecast (weekly)</li> <li>Maintenance overview report (weekly)</li> <li>Contract fund management (weekly)</li> <strong>•</strong> Support station planners for weekly backlog management within their area of responsibility to clean up and prioritize work.<br> <strong>•</strong> Recommends execution optimization and nesting opportunities to the station maintenance advisor and maintenance manager.<br> <strong>•</strong> Chairs the 6/12 week maintenance activity schedule – deputises for maintenance manager when not available to ensure good compliance with gate criteria and accuracy of O&M information. Seeks nesting opportunities for all activities and ensures no activities at risk (red flag) will be carried into the 6 week schedule window without prior agreement with FMM.<br> <strong>•</strong> Champion continuous improvements (CI) by standardizing best practice activities across site and maintenance teams:<br> <li>optimize maintenance strategy</li> <li>improvements to maintenance build</li> <li>optimize materials look-up and staging</li> <strong>•</strong> Coach and mentor the station planner in the role.</p> <h4>Experience, qualifications & key skills</h4> <p><strong>•</strong> Above 12 years experience in O&G industry (preferably with IOC’s direct or contract).<br> <strong>•</strong> Technical degree or HNC certificate in engineering.<br> <strong>•</strong> Experience in previous maintenance lead role (MTL / maintenance superintendent capacity).<br> <strong>•</strong> Practical exposure to production facilities.<br> <strong>•</strong> Proficient in planning tools (Primavera 6).<br> <strong>•</strong> Proficient in CMMS tools (CMMS – Maximo / SAP).<br> <strong>•</strong> Proficient in project management tools (MS Project).<br> <strong>•</strong> Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.<br> <strong>•</strong> Ability to identify proper priorities of maintenance activities in a high activity environment.<br> <strong>•</strong> Driven to deliver continuous improvement.<br> <strong>•</strong> Strong bias for being proactive and getting results.<br> <strong>•</strong> Strong understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling.</p></p><p></p>

<p><h4>Belong, connect, grow, with KBR!</h4> <p>The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.</p> <p>KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.</p> <h4>Job purpose</h4> <p>To support project team in executing EPC and call off contractors works to manage, supervise, and execute site activities related to overhead transmission line (OHTL) construction, and delivery of projects by coordinating technical activities, managing contractor and consultant interfaces and ensuring compliance with project requirements, client standards, safety standards, quality requirements, applicable regulations and schedule targets. The role is primarily site-based in Iraq, with regular coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.</p> <h4>Key responsibilities</h4> <li>Site execution & supervision: Oversee construction activities for OHTL, ensure work is carried out as per approved drawings, method statements, and specifications and monitor contractor performance and productivity.</li> <li>Project planning & execution: Plan and execute OHTL projects (typically 33kV to 132kV or higher voltages) by coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Monitor project milestones and deliverables.</li> <li>Review construction schedules and ensure adherence to timelines, identify site constraints and propose mitigation measures and liaise with local authorities and stakeholders when required.</li> <li>Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and clients.</li> <li>Quality control: Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards (IEC/IEEE), and client requirements. Conduct inspections, audits, and ensure proper documentation of quality records.</li> <li>Commercial & contract support: Assist in quantity verification and BOQ tracking, support in variation claims and change orders and review subcontractor invoices and progress billing.</li> <li>Testing & commissioning: Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, coordinate energization readiness with client and grid authorities, close out punch points and handover documentation.</li> <h4>Qualifications</h4> <li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.</li> <li>10 years of experience in high voltage (HV/EHV) transmission line projects related to oil and gas industry.</li> <li>Experience in Middle East (preferably Iraq) is an advantage.</li> <h4>Key skills</h4> <li>Experience in Majnoon Oil Field, Basra, Iraq is an advantage.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of overhead transmission line (OHTL) construction.</li> <li>Experience in contract management with commercial awareness.</li> <li>Strong communication and coordination skills.</li> <li>Mandatory experience in oil and gas industry.</li> <li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under site conditions.</li> <li>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment.</li> <li>Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) is an advantage.</li> <li>Fluent in both English and Arabic language (written and spoken).</li> <li>Good knowledge of international standards (IEC/IEEE).</li></p><p></p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>Senior Project Engineer (Power)<br><br><p><b>"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!</b></p><br><br><br><p><b>The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.</b></p><br><br><p><b>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."</b></p><br><br><br><br><p><b>Job Title: Project Engineer - Power (Local Talent)</b></p><br><br><p><b>28/28 Basra.</b></p><br><br><br><p><b>Job Purpose: </b></p><br><br><p>To support project team in executing EPC and Call off Contractors works to manage, supervise, and execute site activities related to Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) construction, and delivery of projects by coordinating technical activities, managing contractor and consultant interfaces and ensuring compliance with project requirements, Client standards, safety standards, quality requirements, applicable regulations and schedule targets. The role is primarily site-based in Iraq, with regular coordination with multi-disciplinary teams.</p><br><br><br><p><b>Key Responsibilities: </b></p><br><br><ul><li>Site Execution &amp; Supervision: Oversee construction activities for OHTL, ensure work is carried out as per approved drawings, method statements, and specifications and monitor contractor performance and productivity.</li></ul><ul><li>Project planning &amp; Execution: Plan and execute OHTL Projects (typically 33kV to 132kV or higher voltages) by coordinating with engineering, procurement, and construction teams. Monitor project milestones and deliverables.</li></ul><ul><li>Review construction schedules and ensure adherence to timelines, identify site constraints and propose mitigation measures and liaise with local authorities and stakeholders when required. Prepare and present regular progress reports to senior management and clients.</li></ul><ul><li>Quality Control: Ensure compliance with project specifications, standards (IEC/IEEE), and client requirements. Conduct inspections, audits, and ensure proper documentation of quality records.</li></ul><ul><li>Commercial &amp; Contract Support: Assist in quantity verification and BOQ tracking, support in variation claims and change orders and review subcontractor invoices and progress billing.</li></ul><ul><li>Testing &amp; Commissioning: Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, Coordinate energization readiness with client and grid authorities, Close out punch points and handover documentation.</li></ul><br><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.</li><li>10 years of experience in high voltage (HV/EHV) transmission line projects related to oil and gas industry.</li><li>Experience in Middle East (preferably Iraq) is an advantage</li></ul><br><p><b>Key Skills:</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Experience in Majnoon Oil Field, Basra, Iraq is an advantage</li><li>Strong Knowledge of Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) construction.</li><li>Experience in Contract management with Commercial awareness</li><li>Strong communication and coordination skills</li><li>Mandatory experience in Oil and Gas industry.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills under site conditions.</li><li>Ability to manage multiple stakeholders in a multicultural environment.</li><li>Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project) is an advantage</li><li>Fluent in both English and Arabic language (written and spoken).</li><li>Good knowledge of International Standards (IEC/IEEE)</li></ul><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>Lead Planner and Scheduler<br><br><p><b><u>Key Accountabilities</u></b></p><br><br><p>• Promotes a culture of open safety reporting and continuous improvement.</p><br><br><p>• Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected </p><br><br><p> regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve </p><br><br><p> both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired </p><br><br><p> business results.</p><br><br><p>• Accountable for supplying an accurate Maintenance schedule to allow </p><br><br><p> effective and efficient asset maintenance, covering multi-discipline </p><br><br><p> Preventative (PM) &amp; Corrective (CM) maintenance activity.</p><br><br><p>• Support station MA’s in ensuring no overdue maintenance (SCE and </p><br><br><p> Anomaly management) to reduce risk to production /personnel / plant and </p><br><br><p> environment.</p><br><br><p>• Responsible for supporting Maint team requests for contractor support </p><br><br><p> (CTR’s) from end to end, ensuring MA’s provide:-</p><br><br><p>o quality of scope of work </p><br><br><p>o accurate cost review / challenge against the supplied resources / </p><br><br><p> equipment utilisation &amp; materials</p><br><br><p>o accurate durations</p><br><br><p>• Responsible for the management of processes and standards, and </p><br><br><p> monitoring the agreed upon KPIs, taking appropriate actions to close the </p><br><br><p> deviations from Maintenance team objectives.</p><br><br><p>• Drives compliance with the standardized Work Management process, </p><br><br><p> particularly in Primavera scheduling application. (p6) </p><br><br><p>• Maintains the required daily updates / progress in the following</p><br><br><p>o O&amp;M tracker (daily)</p><br><br><p>o Maintenance P6 schedule (daily)</p><br><br><p>o Flowline leak tracking report (daily)</p><br><br><p>o Safety critical report (daily)</p><br><br><p>o Fabrication tracker (weekly)</p><br><br><p>o SC 14 &amp; 90 day report &amp; forecast (weekly)</p><br><br><p>o Maint overview report. (weekly)</p><br><br><p>o Contract fund management (weekly)</p><br><br><p>• Support station planners for weekly backlog management, within their </p><br><br><p> area of responsibility, to clean up and prioritize work</p><br><br><p>• Recommends execution optimization and nesting opportunities to the </p><br><br><p> station Maint advisor &amp; Maintenance Manager.</p><br><br><p>• Chairs the 6/12wk Maint activity schedule – deputises for Maint manager, </p><br><br><p> when not available to ensure good compliance with gate criteria and </p><br><br><p> accuracy of O&amp;M information. Seeks nesting opportunities for all activities </p><br><br><p> and ensure no activities at risk (red flag) will be carried into the 6wk</p><br><br><p> schedule window without prior agreement with FMM.</p><br><br><p>• Champion Continuous improvements (CI) by standardizing best practice </p><br><br><p> activities across site and maintenance teams, </p><br><br><p>o optimize Maintenance Strategy.</p><br><br><p>o improvements to maintenance build.</p><br><br><p>o optimize Materials Look-up and Staging.</p><br><br><p>• Coach and mentor the station planner in the role.</p><br><br><p><b><u>Experience, Qualifications &amp; Key Skills</u></b></p><br><br><p>• Above 12 Years experience in O&amp;G industry (Preferable with IOC’s direct or </p><br><br><p> contract)</p><br><br><p>• Technical degree or HNC certificate in engineering.</p><br><br><p>• Experience in previous Maint lead role (MTL / Maint Superintendent </p><br><br><p> capacity)</p><br><br><p>• Practical exposure to production facilities</p><br><br><p>• Proficient in planning tools (Primevara 6)</p><br><br><p>• Proficient in CMMS tools (CMSS – Maximo /SAP)</p><br><br><p>• Proficient in Project management tools (MS Project)</p><br><br><p>• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills</p><br><br><p>• Ability to to identify proper priorities of maintenance activities in a high </p><br><br><p> activity environment.</p><br><br><p>• Driven to deliver continuous improvement.</p><br><br><p>• Strong bias for being proactive and getting results</p><br><br><p>• Strong understanding of maintenance planning and scheduling </p><br><br><br><br><br> </div>

<p>UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence. At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job it is a calling. UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package. Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF. For every child, the right to a future. How can you make a difference? The overall objective of this consultancy is to strengthen Iraq's climate governance and data systems and to expand access to climate finance, by supporting the establishment and operationalization of a Climate Information Unit within the Ministry of Environment and by providing technical support to the NDC water sector action plan, the NAP process, loss and damage work, GCF proposal preparation and DRR programming. If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: External ToR TMCPHONE_NUMBER.pdf</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h2>To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have...</h2><ul><li><strong>Minimum requirements:</strong></li><li>Education: • Master s degrees in environmental science, climate change, water resources management, environmental engineering, data/information management, public policy, economics or a related field</li><li>Years of Experience/ Knowledge/Expertise/Skills required: • At least eight (8) years of progressively responsible professional experience in climate change policy, environmental governance, climate/environmental data and information systems, or climate finance. • Demonstrated experience working with the Government of Iraq, preferably with the Ministry of Environment and/or line ministries, on climate, environment, water or data-related assignments. • Proven knowledge of national and international climate frameworks, including the NDC and NAP processes under the UNFCCC, loss and damage, and climate finance mechanisms such as the Green Climate Fund. • Demonstrated experience in institutional development, establishing units or coordination mechanisms, and/or designing data governance and management systems. • Experience in ICT system development, infrastructure, databases and digital platforms for secure and efficient information flow. • Experience in preparing funding proposals for international climate or development finance is a strong asset. • Familiarity with child-sensitive and gender-responsive approaches (children, women and girls) and with the situation of children in Iraq is an asset. • Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is required. • Open to Iraqi nationals only (national consultant). • Familiarity with child sensitive and gender responsive approaches to climate change</li></ul>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>IT Cyber Security Manager<br><br><p><b>Position: </b><b>Cyber Security Manager</b></p><br><br><p>Project: IFMS Project</p><br><br><p>Location: Basra, Iraq</p><br><br><p>Rotation 28/28 rotation</p><br><br><p>Nationality: Open</p><br><br><br><p><b><i>"Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR!</i></b></p><br><br><br><p><b><i>The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.</i></b></p><br><br><p><b><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></b></p><br><br><br><p><b>Professional Summary</b></p><br><br><p>Experienced Cyber Security Manager with over [10] years of expertise in the oil and gas industry, including hands-on oil field operations and deployment of Chinese technology solutions. Proven track record of securing complex industrial environments, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at risk assessment, incident response, and implementation of robust security protocols in challenging operational settings.</p><br><br><br><p><b>Key Skills</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Cyber Security Strategy &amp; Management</li><li>Oil &amp; Gas Industry Operations</li><li>Oil Field Security Solutions</li><li>Chinese Technology Integration &amp; Compliance</li><li>Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Security</li><li>SCADA Systems Protection</li><li>Risk Assessment &amp; Mitigation</li><li>Incident Response &amp; Forensics</li><li>Regulatory Compliance (NIST, ISO, IEC)</li><li>Team Leadership &amp; Training</li><li>Vendor Management and Liaison</li><li>Network &amp; Endpoint Security</li><li>Cloud Security (if applicable)</li></ul><br><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Lead cyber security operations for oil and gas facilities, including remote oil fields and refineries.</li><li>Develop and implement security policies tailored to industrial environments and field operations.</li><li>Oversee the integration and secure deployment of Chinese technology solutions (e.g., Huawei, Hikvision) within operational networks.</li><li>Conduct risk assessments for both IT and OT environments, identifying vulnerabilities specific to oil field equipment and Chinese tech interfaces.</li><li>Coordinate incident response plans and forensic investigations for security breaches in field sites.</li><li>Manage compliance with international standards (NIST, ISO, IEC) and local regulatory requirements.</li><li>Train and mentor cross-functional teams on cyber security awareness and best practices.</li><li>Collaborate with vendors and technology partners, including Chinese tech providers, to ensure secure implementation and ongoing maintenance.</li><li>Awareness ‘We Chat” – Chines WhatsApp</li><li>Cyber-attack methodology – Key Logging, Back door, Trojan attacks etc. including mitigation planning</li><li>Data Loss Prevention (DLP)</li><li>Application attack and defense</li><li>General Risk planning and mitigation</li><li>Cyber review planning and mitigation</li><li>Business continuity protection and modeling</li><li>Liaise with Consultant Cyber Security team</li></ul><br><p><b>Education</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Degree in Cyber Security / Information Technology / Computer Science</li><li>Certifications: CISSP, CISM, GICSP, CEH, or relevant oil &amp; gas and Chinese technology certifications</li></ul><br><p><b>Professional Development</b></p><br><br><ul><li>Advanced Training in Oil &amp; Gas Cyber Security</li><li>Workshops on Chinese Technology Integration &amp; Security</li><li>Continuous Education in Industrial Control Systems Protection</li></ul><br><p><b>Languages</b></p><br><br><ul><li>English (Fluent)</li><li>Arabic (Ideal)</li></ul><br><br><br> </div>

<br><ol><li><p>Establish, develop and maintain the overall Project Master Schedule, baseline schedule and integrated project schedule in line with Contract requirements and Company procedures.</p></li><li><p>Prepare detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), activity definition, logic relationships, durations, resources and cost loading using Primavera P6 (or equivalent planning software).</p></li><li><p>Monitor and update project progress on a regular basis (weekly/monthly), calculate physical % complete, prepare S-curves, histograms, progress reports and dashboards.</p></li><li><p>Identify critical path, float, schedule risks and potential delays; prepare recovery plans and what-if scenarios when necessary.</p></li><li><p>Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, subcontractors and client teams to collect accurate progress data and resolve planning issues.</p></li><li><p>Prepare and submit timely progress reports, look-ahead schedules, manpower histograms and material delivery forecasts to Project Manager and Client.</p></li><li><p>Perform delay analysis, support Extension of Time (EOT) claims preparation and provide forensic planning inputs when required.</p></li><li><p>Lead planning review meetings, present schedule status and forecasts to senior management and stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Ensure proper version control of schedule files and maintain historical schedule records for traceability.</p></li><li><p>Support project close-out by preparing as-built schedules, lessons learned and handover documentation related to planning.</p></li><li><p>Maintain confidentiality of sensitive project schedule and commercial information.</p></li><li><p>Authorities:</p><ol><li><p>Access and manage the project planning/scheduling system and databases (Primavera P6, etc.).</p></li><li><p>Review and approve/disapprove subcontractor/consultant submitted schedules for compliance with project requirements.</p></li><li><p>Request clarification, missing progress data or corrective actions from relevant departments/disciplines for accurate schedule updating.</p></li><li><p>Enforce schedule update procedures, coding standards, WBS structure and reporting requirements across the project team.</p></li><li><p>Compliance of planning practices with Contract requirements, Company procedures and industry standards (e.g. AACE, PMI).</p></li></ol></li></ol><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><br><ol><li><p>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.</p></li><li><p>Minimum 10 years of planning/scheduling experience in EPC or large-scale construction projects (preferably in Oil & Gas, Infrastructure or Industrial sectors), with at least 3–5 years in a Lead/Senior Planning Engineer role.</p></li><li><p>Proven experience in developing and managing Level 3–5 schedules using Primavera P6 (mandatory); MS Project experience is a plus.</p></li><li><p>Strong knowledge of project controls principles, progress measurement, earned value management (EVM), delay analysis and claims support.</p></li><li><p>Familiarity with international project environments, FIDIC/EPC contract forms and Client reporting requirements in the Middle East.</p></li><li><p>Working proficiency in English (written and spoken) is required.</p></li><li><p>Physical Requirements</p><ol><li><p>Ability to work in an office-based project environment with occasional site visits.</p></li><li><p>Capability to handle prolonged computer-based work and attend extended meetings.</p></li><li><p>Ability to work under pressure and meet tight reporting/submission deadlines.</p></li></ol><p>Skill Requirements</p><ol><li><p>Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6 (resource loading, baseline management, critical path analysis).</p></li><li><p>Strong analytical, problem-solving and forecasting skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent organizational, time management and attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Good communication, presentation and coordination skills with multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel advanced functions, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).</p></li><li><p>Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive project schedule and commercial data.</p></li></ol></li></ol>

<p>Responsibilities</p><p>Tasks to be performed under this contract</p><p>1. Lead the design, development, and operationalization of the blended finance facility, providing strategic and&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; technical guidance throughout implementation.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>2. Support the financial structuring process through financial modelling, analysis of financial, fiduciary, and operational risks associated with proposed financing arrangements, and review of concessional finance structures proposed by fund managers or financing partners, ensuring alignment with IOM's objectives, policies, and risk management requirements.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>3. Provide technical support to IOM in its engagement with the Central Bank of Iraq, partner banks, and other stakeholders, and support the development of cooperation, governance, and accountability frameworks.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>4. Establish the facility’s operational model, risk management framework, implementation procedures, and governance arrangements to ensure effective and sustainable delivery.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>5. Design and deliver capacity-building initiatives for IOM and partner stakeholders while establishing monitoring, evaluation, learning, and reporting systems to measure performance and impact.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>6. Develop a strategy for future partnerships, resource mobilization, and expansion of the facility, including a scale-up concept note and an engagement strategy for potential investors and donors.</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Objectives of the Assignment&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>The overall objective of the consultancy is to support IOM Iraq in the assessment, design, development, and operationalization of an innovative blended finance facility, including providing technical advice during negotiations with financial institutions and development partners, following IOM’s Innovative Finance engagement models, capable of mobilizing concessional finance for underserved MSMEs and vulnerable entrepreneurs through strategic partnerships with the Central Bank of Iraq and participating financial institutions. The consultant will support the development of a practical, implementable, and scalable financing mechanism that combines donor resources, technical assistance, and private sector financing while ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, institutional ownership, and measurable development impact.</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Advanced university degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Development Finance, Business Administration, Public Finance, or a related sector. A first-level university degree with an additional two years of relevant professional experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced degree.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in banking, structured finance, blended finance, lending, microfinance, financial inclusion, investment advisory, development finance, or related areas.</li><li>Strong experience designing and implementing blended finance structures, credit guarantee facilities, MSME financing programs, risk-sharing mechanisms, or similar financial instruments.</li><li>Demonstrated experience designing or advising blended finance facilities in fragile, conflict-affected, or emerging market contexts is highly desirable.</li><li>Strong knowledge of portfolio risk management, lending operations, financial product development, and regulatory compliance.</li><li>Previous experience in Iraq or the Middle East region is highly 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>Demonstrated experience engaging with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) in the design, structuring, appraisal, negotiation, or implementation of blended finance, concessional finance, guarantee facilities, or investment operations, including familiarity with their operational, fiduciary, and risk management requirements.</li><li>Fluency in English &amp; Arabic are essential.</li></ul>

<p>We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of People &amp; Culture to join our Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive human resources strategies that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture. You will partner with executive leadership to align people initiatives with business objectives while championing employee engagement, talent development, and organizational excellence.</p><p>Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive HR policies, procedures, and standards aligned with local Iraqi labor laws, industry best practices, and organizational values Lead talent acquisition and recruitment initiatives, including interviewing, assessing, and evaluating prospective employees at all organizational levels Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while ensuring market competitiveness Oversee payroll administration, benefits management, legal compliance, and employment law adherence across the organization Conduct performance management reviews and provide coaching to address performance issues with professionalism and empathy Develop and execute training and development programs that build employee capabilities and support career progression Create and maintain succession plans for middle and senior management positions in collaboration with department heads and executive leadership Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and social and recreational activities Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution, disciplinary procedures, and labor organization communications with transparency and fairness Ensure compliance with local health, safety, and occupational regulations specific to Baghdad and Iraq Prepare and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting on talent and culture metrics Participate in management meetings to review progress toward business plan goals and contribute to strategic planning Act as an internal consultant, providing guidance on HR matters and supporting managers in resolving workplace challenges Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive HR matters and employee information Lead the HR team through recruitment, selection, performance management, and continuous professional development</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of management experience in Human Resources or related organizational development roles</li><li>Proven expertise in HR administration, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and performance management</li><li>Strong knowledge of Iraqi labor laws, occupational safety and health legislation, and local employment practices</li><li>Excellent communication, listening, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels</li><li>Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive, inclusive working environment</li><li>Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with ability to interpret HR metrics and trends</li><li>Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>Self-driven, resilient, and adaptable to changing business needs</li><li>Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity</li><li>Ability to maintain complete professionalism and confidentiality in all HR matters</li><li>Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours when required</li></ul><strong>Domain Expertise:</strong><ul><li>Strategic HR planning and organizational development</li><li>Talent acquisition and recruitment</li><li>Compensation and benefits administration</li><li>Performance management and employee development</li><li>Succession planning and leadership development</li><li>Employee engagement and culture building</li><li>Change management</li><li>Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives</li><li>Budget management and financial acumen</li><li>Stakeholder management at executive level</li><li>Grievance and disciplinary management</li></ul>

<p>We are seeking an experienced and visionary Director of People &amp; Culture to join our Hotel in Baghdad, Iraq. In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for developing and executing comprehensive human resources strategies that foster a positive, inclusive, and high-performing organizational culture. You will partner with executive leadership to align people initiatives with business objectives while championing employee engagement, talent development, and organizational excellence. Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive HR policies, procedures, and standards aligned with local Iraqi labor laws, industry best practices, and organizational values Lead talent acquisition and recruitment initiatives, including interviewing, assessing, and evaluating prospective employees at all organizational levels Design and implement competitive compensation and benefits programs that attract and retain top talent while ensuring market competitiveness Oversee payroll administration, benefits management, legal compliance, and employment law adherence across the organization Conduct performance management reviews and provide coaching to address performance issues with professionalism and empathy Develop and execute training and development programs that build employee capabilities and support career progression Create and maintain succession plans for middle and senior management positions in collaboration with department heads and executive leadership Foster a positive, inclusive workplace culture through employee engagement initiatives, recognition programs, and social and recreational activities Manage employee relations, including grievance resolution, disciplinary procedures, and labor organization communications with transparency and fairness Ensure compliance with local health, safety, and occupational regulations specific to Baghdad and Iraq Prepare and manage departmental budgets, forecasts, and monthly reporting on talent and culture metrics Participate in management meetings to review progress toward business plan goals and contribute to strategic planning Act as an internal consultant, providing guidance on HR matters and supporting managers in resolving workplace challenges Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive HR matters and employee information Lead the HR team through recruitment, selection, performance management, and continuous professional development</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of management experience in Human Resources or related organizational development roles</li><li>Proven expertise in HR administration, compensation and benefits, employee relations, and performance management</li><li>Strong knowledge of Iraqi labor laws, occupational safety and health legislation, and local employment practices</li><li>Excellent communication, listening, and negotiation skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels</li><li>Demonstrated ability to create and maintain a positive, inclusive working environment</li><li>Strong analytical and data-driven mindset with ability to interpret HR metrics and trends</li><li>Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities</li><li>Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams</li><li>Self-driven, resilient, and adaptable to changing business needs</li><li>Professional demeanor with strong interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity</li><li>Ability to maintain complete professionalism and confidentiality in all HR matters</li><li>Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours when required</li></ul><p><strong>Domain Expertise:</strong></p><ul><li>Strategic HR planning and organizational development</li><li>Talent acquisition and recruitment</li><li>Compensation and benefits administration</li><li>Performance management and employee development</li><li>Succession planning and leadership development</li><li>Employee engagement and culture building</li><li>Change management</li><li>Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives</li><li>Budget management and financial acumen</li><li>Stakeholder management at executive level</li><li>Grievance and disciplinary management</li></ul>

<p>Result of Service The goal of this job function is to support the country-level implementation of Expected Result 1 to strengthen selected TVET providers' capacity to deliver inclusive, quality-assured, employer-linked, and labour-market-relevant training pathways.</p><p>Work Location Baghdad, Iraq</p><p>Expected duration One year, with possibility of extension</p><p>Duties and Responsibilities BACKGROUND: MASAR Market-Aligned Skills and Reform: Strengthening Iraq s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system for labour-market relevant pathways is an EU-funded project implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Iraq until December 2029. The project supports improved employment opportunities for young Iraqis, women and vulnerable groups by making technical and vocational education more closely connected to private sector demand. Focusing on green construction, hospitality and tourism, MASAR works with TVET institutions, employers, SMEs, sector associations and government partners to ensure that technical and vocational training reflects real job opportunities and business needs. The project strengthens selected training providers, expands structured work-based learning with employers, supports career and transition-to-employment services, and helps develop practical, employer-validated training pathways that are recognised by the TVET system. By linking skills development more directly to jobs, enterprise needs and sector growth, MASAR aims to contribute to a more demand-driven, inclusive and sustainable TVET system in Iraq.</p><p>RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator and the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for the following duties:</p><ul><li>Support planning, coordination and day-to-day implementation of ER1 activities in Iraq, ensuring alignment with the overall MASAR workplan, project objectives and guidance from the National Project Coordinator.</li><li>Support engagement and maintain effective working relationships with selected TVET institutions, including leadership teams, technical departments, quality assurance focal points, inclusion focal points and operational staff, to ensure ownership, responsiveness and timely implementation of agreed activities.</li><li>Support coordination of implementation partners, local consultants, service providers and technical experts supporting ER1 delivery, ensuring clear deliverables, timely follow-up, quality outputs and alignment with MASAR procedures.</li><li>Support institutional capacity assessments of selected TVET providers using agreed diagnostic tools, including assessments of governance, quality assurance, management systems, delivery capacity, inclusion, employer engagement and operational readiness.</li><li>Support the development and updating of provider institutional strengthening plans, ensuring that each plan is realistic, sequenced, results-oriented and linked to the delivery of revised curricula, modular pathways and work-based learning arrangements.</li><li>Support selected TVET providers to establish or strengthen internal quality assurance systems, provider management procedures, staff roles, planning tools, timetabling, workshop management, consumables planning and other operational systems required for effective training delivery.</li><li>Support provider-level measures to improve inclusive access, participation, safeguarding, disability accessibility, learner retention and progression, with particular attention to women, youth, displaced persons, returnees, persons with disabilities and other vulnerable groups.</li><li>Support the establishment or strengthening of trainee and graduate tracking systems, provider performance dashboards and improvement monitoring tools covering enrolment, attendance, completion, certification, WBL participation, employer feedback and graduate outcomes.</li><li>Support the identification, planning and implementation of targeted upgrades to training environments, workshops, equipment and operational systems, ensuring that investments are functional, cost-effective, inclusive and sustainable.</li><li>Monitor provider performance, implementation risks, partner follow-up and progress against ER1 targets; proactively identify bottlenecks and propose practical solutions to the National Project Coordinator to keep delivery on track, while documenting lessons learned, sustainability requirements and operational good practices for institutional embedding and future replication.</li><li>Perform other duties as required.</li></ul><p>The position requires frequent travel to field locations in Karbala, Najaf, Ninewa, Basra, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq</p><p>Copyright : The personnel has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h4>Qualifications/special skills</h4>EDUCATION: An advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in international development, economics, education or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in the above subjects in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, coordination, implementation, administration or a related area is required. EXPERIENCE: Experience supporting institutional capacity assessments and improvement planning desirable. Experience with institutional self-assessment tools, such as ETF ISATCOVE or SELFIE, or comparable approaches desirable. Experience working with providers in construction, hospitality or tourism desirable<br>COMPETENCIES Professionalism: Knowledge of TVET provider governance, internal quality assurance, training delivery systems and employer engagement. Ability to use enrolment, attendance, completion, employer feedback and graduate outcome data to identify provider performance gaps. Knowledge of inclusive access, learner retention, disability accessibility and safeguarding, and ability to incorporate these into provider improvement measures. Ability to facilitate institutional consultations and staff capacity-building, and assess the functionality, sustainability and value of proposed training environment upgrades. Knowledge of Iraq s TVET provider systems and experience supporting institutional change within public training institutions. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problem. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.<br>Languages Fluency in both Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of Kurdish is an asset.<br>Additional Information This vacancy is open for nationals of Iraq. This contract will be administered on behalf of ITC by UNDP. Applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station. No Fee THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS BANK ACCOUNTS.

<p>The goal of this job function is to support the effective implementation of work-based learning under MASAR across the relevant project components and selected TVET institutions.</p> <p>Work Location Baghdad, Iraq</p> <p>Expected duration One year, with possibility of extention</p> <h4><b><br></b></h4><h4><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></h4> <p>BACKGROUND: MASAR Market-Aligned Skills and Reform: Strengthening Iraq s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system for labour-market relevant pathways is an EU-funded project implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Iraq until December 2029. The project supports improved employment opportunities for young Iraqis, women and vulnerable groups by making technical and vocational education more closely connected to private sector demand. Focusing on green construction, hospitality and tourism, MASAR works with TVET institutions, employers, SMEs, sector associations and government partners to ensure that technical and vocational training reflects real job opportunities and business needs. The project strengthens selected training providers, expands structured work-based learning with employers, supports career and transition-to-employment services, and helps develop practical, employer-validated training pathways that are recognised by the TVET system. By linking skills development more directly to jobs, enterprise needs and sector growth, MASAR aims to contribute to a more demand-driven, inclusive and sustainable TVET system in Iraq.</p> <h4><b><br></b></h4><h4><b>RESPONSIBILITIES:</b></h4> <p>Under the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator and the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for the following duties:</p> <ul> <li>Support planning, coordination and day-to-day implementation of MASAR work-based learning activities in Iraq, ensuring alignment with the overall MASAR workplan, project objectives and guidance from the National Project Coordinator.</li> <li>Support engagement and maintain effective working relationships with employers, chambers, sector associations, selected TVET institutions, workplace supervisors, career service units and relevant public counterparts to ensure ownership, placement quality and timely implementation of WBL activities.</li> <li>Support coordination of implementation partners, local consultants, technical experts and service providers supporting WBL delivery, ensuring clear deliverables, timely follow-up, quality outputs and alignment with MASAR procedures.</li> <li>Assist in Developing, adapting and implementing of WBL frameworks, procedures, manuals, templates and implementation tools, including employer readiness checklists, learner placement procedures, supervision tools, safeguarding arrangements, feedback forms and quality assurance mechanisms.</li> <li>Assist in Coordinating employer mapping, engagement and assessment of workplace readiness in construction, hospitality/tourism and related green or climate-responsive occupations, ensuring that host employers can provide relevant learning tasks, adequate supervision, safe conditions and credible transition pathways.</li> <li>Facilitate the development and implementation of WBL agreements, placement systems, learner matching procedures, workplace task plans, attendance monitoring, issue-resolution mechanisms and supervision arrangements between TVET providers, employers and learners.</li> <li>Support the establishment, orientation and capacity-building of workplace mentors, supervisors and provider WBL focal points on learner supervision, task assignment, occupational safety and health, safeguarding, feedback, assessment coordination and communication with TVET institutions.</li> <li>Coordinate and monitor learner placements, workplace supervision, WBL completion, employer feedback and quality assurance of WBL activities, proactively identifying bottlenecks and proposing practical solutions to the National Project Coordinator and relevant component leads.</li> <li>Support Strengthening career services and transition-to-employment functions within participating TVET institutions, including employer matching, job-readiness support, graduate follow-up, referral linkages and use of tracer data to improve school-to-work transition outcomes.</li> <li>Collect and Track WBL performance indicators, including placements secured, attendance, completion, employer satisfaction, conversion to employment, self-employment or further training, and job retention; document lessons learned and support the institutionalization, sustainability and scale-up of effective WBL models across MASAR workstreams.</li> <li>Perform other duties as required.</li> </ul> <p>The position requires frequent travel to field locations in Karbala, Najaf, Ninewa, Basra, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq</p> <p>Copyright : The personnel has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><h4>Qualifications/special skills</h4> <p>EDUCATION: An advanced university degree (Master s degree or equivalent) in international development, economics, education or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in the above subjects in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.</p> <p>EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, coordination, implementation, administration or a related area is required. Experience in work-based learning, apprenticeships, career services, employment programmes or related areas. Experience engaging employers and supporting workplace learning, apprenticeship or placement initiatives is desirable. Experience supporting workplace mentors, supervisors and training provider focal points through practical guidance and capacity-building is desirabe. Experience establishing work-based learning partnerships with Iraqi employers and TVET institutions desirable. Experience with construction, hospitality or tourism employers, including SMEs desirable</p> <h4>COMPETENCIES:</h4> <ul> <li>Professionalism: Ability to develop and implement placement agreements, learner matching procedures, workplace task plans and supervision tools. Knowledge of work-based learning quality assurance, occupational safety and health, safeguarding and inclusive placement arrangements. Ability to monitor placements, attendance, learning progress and employer feedback, and coordinate timely resolution of placement problems. Knowledge of career guidance, job-readiness support, employer matching and referral mechanisms that support transition to employment. Ability to use placement and tracer data to assess completion, employment outcomes and retention, and improve work-based learning delivery. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.</li> <li>Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.</li> <li>Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable.</li> <li>Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be clients and seeks to see things from clients point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.</li> </ul> <p>Languages Fluency in both Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of Kurdish is an asset.</p> <p>Additional Information This vacancy is open for nationals of Iraq. This contract will be administered on behalf of ITC by UNDP. Applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station.</p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The goal of this job function is to support the effective implementation of work-based learning under MASAR across the relevant project components and selected TVET institutions.<br> Work Location<br>Baghdad, Iraq<br> Expected duration<br>One year, with possibility of extention<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>BACKGROUND: MASAR — Market-Aligned Skills and Reform: Strengthening Iraq’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system for labour-market relevant pathways — is an EU-funded project implemented by the International Trade Centre (ITC) in Iraq until December 2029. The project supports improved employment opportunities for young Iraqis, women and vulnerable groups by making technical and vocational education more closely connected to private sector demand. Focusing on green construction, hospitality and tourism, MASAR works with TVET institutions, employers, SMEs, sector associations and government partners to ensure that technical and vocational training reflects real job opportunities and business needs. The project strengthens selected training providers, expands structured work-based learning with employers, supports career and transition-to-employment services, and helps develop practical, employer-validated training pathways that are recognised by the TVET system. By linking skills development more directly to jobs, enterprise needs and sector growth, MASAR aims to contribute to a more demand-driven, inclusive and sustainable TVET system in Iraq. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direct supervision of the National Project Coordinator and the overall guidance of the Project Manager, the Project Officer will be responsible for the following duties: • Support planning, coordination and day-to-day implementation of MASAR work-based learning activities in Iraq, ensuring alignment with the overall MASAR workplan, project objectives and guidance from the National Project Coordinator. • Support engagement and maintain effective working relationships with employers, chambers, sector associations, selected TVET institutions, workplace supervisors, career service units and relevant public counterparts to ensure ownership, placement quality and timely implementation of WBL activities. • Support coordination of implementation partners, local consultants, technical experts and service providers supporting WBL delivery, ensuring clear deliverables, timely follow-up, quality outputs and alignment with MASAR procedures. • Assist in Developing, adapting and implementing of WBL frameworks, procedures, manuals, templates and implementation tools, including employer readiness checklists, learner placement procedures, supervision tools, safeguarding arrangements, feedback forms and quality assurance mechanisms. • Assist in Coordinating employer mapping, engagement and assessment of workplace readiness in construction, hospitality/tourism and related green or climate-responsive occupations, ensuring that host employers can provide relevant learning tasks, adequate supervision, safe conditions and credible transition pathways. • Facilitate the development and implementation of WBL agreements, placement systems, learner matching procedures, workplace task plans, attendance monitoring, issue-resolution mechanisms and supervision arrangements between TVET providers, employers and learners. • Support the establishment, orientation and capacity-building of workplace mentors, supervisors and provider WBL focal points on learner supervision, task assignment, occupational safety and health, safeguarding, feedback, assessment coordination and communication with TVET institutions. • Coordinate and monitor learner placements, workplace supervision, WBL completion, employer feedback and quality assurance of WBL activities, proactively identifying bottlenecks and proposing practical solutions to the National Project Coordinator and relevant component leads. • Support Strengthening career services and transition-to-employment functions within participating TVET institutions, including employer matching, job-readiness support, graduate follow-up, referral linkages and use of tracer data to improve school-to-work transition outcomes. • Collect and Track WBL performance indicators, including placements secured, attendance, completion, employer satisfaction, conversion to employment, self-employment or further training, and job retention; document lessons learned and support the institutionalization, sustainability and scale-up of effective WBL models across MASAR workstreams. • Perform other duties as required. The position requires frequent travel to field locations in Karbala, Najaf, Ninewa, Basra, and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq Copyright : The personnel has to ensure that s/he has obtained the necessary permissions with regard to intellectual property rights required to perform his/her services under this consultancy contract and for the subsequent dissemination by ITC in any form. Documentary proof is to be submitted to ITC. Should any license fee be due for the use of copyrighted materials of third parties, the Consultant shall request the prior written permission from ITC. S/he has further to ensure to obtain accreditation to event(s), if required.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>EDUCATION: An advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in international development, economics, education or a related field is required. A first-level university degree in the above subjects in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience in project or programme management, coordination, implementation, administration or a related area is required. Experience in work-based learning, apprenticeships, career services, employment programmes or related areas. Experience engaging employers and supporting workplace learning, apprenticeship or placement initiatives is desirable. Experience supporting workplace mentors, supervisors and training provider focal points through practical guidance and capacity-building is desirabe. Experience establishing work-based learning partnerships with Iraqi employers and TVET institutions desirable. Experience with construction, hospitality or tourism employers, including SMEs desirable COMPETENCIES: • Professionalism: Ability to develop and implement placement agreements, learner matching procedures, workplace task plans and supervision tools. • Knowledge of work-based learning quality assurance, occupational safety and health, safeguarding and inclusive placement arrangements. • Ability to monitor placements, attendance, learning progress and employer feedback, and coordinate timely resolution of placement problems. Knowledge of career guidance, job-readiness support, employer matching and referral mechanisms that support transition to employment. Ability to use placement and tracer data to assess completion, employment outcomes and retention, and improve work-based learning delivery. Knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches relevant to particular sector, functional area or other specialized field. Ability to identify issues, analyze and participate in the resolution of issues/problems. Ability to assist with data collection using various methods. Conceptual analytical and evaluative skills to conduct independent research and analysis, including familiarity with and experience in the use of various research sources, including electronic sources on the internet, intranet and other databases. Ability to apply judgment in the context of assignments given, plan own work and manage conflicting priorities. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. • Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda; supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. • Accountability: Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. • Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be “clients” and seeks to see things from clients’ point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; identifies clients’ needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients’ environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client.<br> Languages<br>Fluency in both Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of Kurdish is an asset.<br> Additional Information<br>This vacancy is open for nationals of Iraq. This contract will be administered on behalf of ITC by UNDP. Applicants must be authorized to work in the duty station where the position is located. Eligible applicants selected from outside the duty station are responsible for any expenses in connection with their relocation to the duty station.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>