Python Developer Jobs in Iraq

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p>1. AI Strategy and Use Case Development Identify high value AI opportunities across customer experience, fraud detection, KYC, operations automation, risk management, compliance, customer support, marketing, analytics, and internal productivity. Work with business and technology stakeholders to evaluate AI ideas based on business value, feasibility, data readiness, cost, risk, and implementation complexity. Build and maintain an AI use case pipeline with clear prioritization, expected impact, ownership, and delivery roadmap.</p><p>2. Solution Design and Technical Leadership Translate business problems into practical AI solution designs, including LLM based solutions, RAG, workflow automation, predictive models, document intelligence, image analysis, and intelligent agents. Lead technical evaluation of AI platforms, models, tools, APIs, and vendors. Define the right architecture for each use case, balancing accuracy, cost, latency, security, scalability, and maintainability. Guide engineering teams on AI integration patterns, APIs, model deployment, observability, testing, and production readiness.</p><p>3. Proof of Concept and Production Delivery Lead AI proof of concepts from problem framing to testing and business validation. Define success metrics for each AI use case, including accuracy, automation rate, cost saving, fraud reduction, customer experience improvement, or operational efficiency. Ensure successful use cases are transitioned from PoC to production with proper governance, monitoring, documentation, and support model. Avoid AI for the sake of AI by ensuring every solution has a clear business case and measurable value.</p><p>4. AI Governance, Risk, and Compliance Establish practical AI governance standards covering data privacy, security, responsible AI, model risk, explainability, auditability, and human in the loop controls. Work with Information Security, Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit to ensure AI solutions are aligned with regulatory and internal control requirements. Evaluate AI solutions for data leakage, hallucination risk, bias, misuse, operational risk, and vendor dependency. Define approval gates for AI use cases before they are deployed into production.</p><p>5. Data and Platform Readiness Assess the availability, quality, and accessibility of data required for AI use cases. Work with data, application, infrastructure, and security teams to improve AI readiness across ZainCash platforms. Support the creation of reusable AI capabilities, such as document processing, knowledge search, customer support assistants, fraud signals, workflow automation, and internal copilots. Promote reusable patterns instead of isolated experiments.</p><p>6. Vendor and Partner Evaluation Evaluate AI vendors, cloud AI services, local models, open source frameworks, and specialized fintech AI solutions. Run structured vendor assessments covering technical fit, security, data residency, cost, integration effort, support, and long term sustainability. Support procurement and management in making informed build versus buy decisions.</p><p>7. Team Enablement and Knowledge Sharing Mentor engineers, analysts, product owners, and business teams on practical AI usage. Create awareness sessions, internal guidelines, and reusable templates for AI opportunity assessment. Support the development of internal AI capabilities and reduce dependency on external vendors where possible.</p><p>Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field. 8 plus years of overall technology experience, with at least 3 years in AI, machine learning, data science, or advanced analytics. Strong hands on understanding of modern AI concepts, including LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, AI agents, computer vision, document AI, predictive analytics, and MLOps. Strong software engineering background, preferably with Python and API based system integration. Experience designing and delivering production grade AI or data driven solutions. Good understanding of cloud AI services, managed ML platforms, open source AI frameworks, and model deployment approaches. Strong understanding of data privacy, security, responsible AI, and model governance. Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders. Strong problem solving skills and ability to challenge unclear or low value AI ideas. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fintech, banking, payments, telecom, financial services, or regulated industries. Experience with fraud detection, KYC automation, AML support, customer service automation, or transaction analytics. Experience with Arabic language AI use cases, OCR, document processing, or image based verification. Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, microservices, API gateways, CI/CD, and enterprise integration. Experience evaluating AI vendors and preparing business cases for technology investment. Knowledge of data platforms, data pipelines, BI, and analytics environments.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related technical field.</li><li>8 plus years of overall technology experience, with at least 3 years in AI, machine learning, data science, or advanced analytics.</li><li>Strong hands on understanding of modern AI concepts, including LLMs, RAG, embeddings, prompt engineering, AI agents, computer vision, document AI, predictive analytics, and MLOps.</li><li>Strong software engineering background, preferably with Python and API based system integration.</li><li>Experience designing and delivering production grade AI or data driven solutions.</li><li>Good understanding of cloud AI services, managed ML platforms, open source AI frameworks, and model deployment approaches.</li><li>Strong understanding of data privacy, security, responsible AI, and model governance.</li><li>Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non technical stakeholders.</li><li>Strong problem solving skills and ability to challenge unclear or low value AI ideas.</li><li>Preferred Qualifications: Experience in fintech, banking, payments, telecom, financial services, or regulated industries.</li><li>Experience with fraud detection, KYC automation, AML support, customer service automation, or transaction analytics.</li><li>Experience with Arabic language AI use cases, OCR, document processing, or image based verification.</li><li>Experience with OpenShift, Kubernetes, microservices, API gateways, CI/CD, and enterprise integration.</li><li>Experience evaluating AI vendors and preparing business cases for technology investment.</li><li>Knowledge of data platforms, data pipelines, BI, and analytics environments.</li></ul><p></p></section>

<p>Support operations teams in troubleshooting faults.</p><p>Respond to any queries and complaints from other business/operation units regarding CS services.</p><p>Ensure correct implementation of services.</p><p>Ensure the design &amp; implementation of new products &amp; change requests in a timely manner with the highest quality.</p><p>Enforce the product life cycle (PLC) process.</p><p>Implement an effective framework for balancing workload assignments, employee schedules and work distribution among charging services team members.</p><p>Assess and validate new software release for Charging System.</p><p>Manage the UAT process with commercial/marketing team.</p><p>Enforce proper handover for the new products and services to CS support by preparing LLD and deployment procedure.</p><p>Basic knowledge in SS7 and IP Protocols.</p><p>Ability to work independently under demanding situations.</p><p>Good knowledge in development tools (Shell , Java , Python , Perl etc).</p><p>Strong Unix/Linux administration skills.</p><p>Good Database management skills (DDL &amp; DML).</p><p>Excellent Communication and Time Management Skills.</p><p>Intelligent Network concept is a plus.</p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Basic knowledge in SS7 and IP Protocols.</p><p>Ability to work independently under demanding situations.</p><p>Good knowledge in development tools (Shell , Java , Python , Perl etc).</p><p>Strong Unix/Linux administration skills.</p><p>Good Database management skills (DDL &amp; DML).</p><p>Excellent Communication and Time Management Skills.</p><p>Intelligent Network concept is a plus.</p>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Conduct thorough testing of software applications (web and mobile) to ensure compliance with quality standards, Record test results. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and usability. Identify, document, and report software defects; collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution. Perform regression testing to confirm that resolved issues remain fixed in subsequent releases. Provide constructive feedback to improve overall software quality and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, system administration, product management) to resolve technical challenges during the software development lifecycle. Manage and prioritize incidents requiring specialized technical expertise based on business impact and severity</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum 1 year of experience in software quality assurance and testing methodologies. Proven experience with web and mobile application testing. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Scrum) is a plus. Good understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. For example manual testing, automated testing. Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) is a plus. Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues</p><p></p></section>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Conduct thorough testing of software applications (web and mobile) to ensure compliance with quality standards, Record test results. Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and usability. Identify, document, and report software defects; collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution. Perform regression testing to confirm that resolved issues remain fixed in subsequent releases. Provide constructive feedback to improve overall software quality and user experience. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, system administration, product management) to resolve technical challenges during the software development lifecycle. Manage and prioritize incidents requiring specialized technical expertise based on business impact and severity.</p></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p>Bachelor s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience. Minimum 1 year of experience in software quality assurance and testing methodologies. Proven experience with web and mobile application testing. Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.g., Jira, Scrum) is a plus. Good understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes. For example manual testing, automated testing. Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Shell) is a plus. Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues.</p><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>About Zaincash ZainCash Iraq is a leading mobile wallet in Iraq and recognized as Forbes top Fintech company of 2023 and 2024 as well as GSMA’s Best Mobile Innovation Supporting Humanitarian Situations.<br> The company offers a range of consumer and business services including local and international money transfer, bill payments, companion payment cards, payroll, aid disbursement, and more.<br> For more information, please visit www.<br>zaincash.iq. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough testing of software applications (web and mobile) to ensure compliance with quality standards, Record test results.<br> Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and usability.<br> Identify, document, and report software defects; collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution.<br> Perform regression testing to confirm that resolved issues remain fixed in subsequent releases.<br> Provide constructive feedback to improve overall software quality and user experience.<br> Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, system administration, product management) to resolve technical challenges during the software development lifecycle.<br> Manage and prioritize incidents requiring specialized technical expertise based on business impact and severity Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.<br> Minimum 1 year of experience in software quality assurance and testing methodologies.<br> Proven experience with web and mobile application testing.<br> Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.<br>g., Jira, Scrum) is a plus.<br> Good understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.<br> For example manual testing, automated testing.<br> Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.<br>g., Python, Shell) is a plus.<br> Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues</span> </div>

<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles &amp; Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p><br></p> <p> </p> <p> <strong>Responsibilities:</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Data Preparation: Collect, clean, and transform business data from multiple sources, ensuring its accuracy and integrity.</li> <li>In-depth Analysis: Conduct deep analysis of financial and operational data to discover trends, patterns, and opportunities, providing recommendations to enhance performance.</li> <li>Statistical Modeling: Use statistical methods and advanced analytics to support budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.</li> <li>Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams such as Product, Marketing, and Risk to understand their needs and deliver BI-based solutions and reports.</li> <li>Data Visualization: Prepare and present complex analytical findings in a simplified and clear manner to facilitate decision-making.</li> <li>Continuous Improvement: Contribute to enhancing BI processes by monitoring the latest trends in fintech and data analysis and applying best practices in data governance.</li> <li>Dashboard Development: Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools like Tableau and Power BI, and automate reports to increase efficiency.</li> </ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><p> <strong>Education:</strong> </p> <p>Bachelor s degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Business, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science).</p> <p> <strong>Experience:</strong> </p> <p>1+ years of experience in data engineering or data analysis, preferably within Fintech or Financial Services.</p> <p> <strong>Skills:</strong> </p> <ul> <li> <strong>SQL:</strong> Expert in data extraction and transformation logic. </li> <li> <strong>Excel:</strong> Advanced manual reporting, data cleaning, and complex formula mastery. </li> <li> <strong>Programming:</strong> Functional knowledge of Python or R for statistical modeling. </li> <li> <strong>Architecture:</strong> Understanding of ETL processes and data warehouse concepts. </li> <li> <strong>Visualization:</strong> Strong ability to design and maintain interactive dashboards. </li> <li> <strong>Workflow:</strong> Comfortable working in Agile-driven data teams. </li> </ul><p></p></section>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>About Zaincash ZainCash Iraq is a leading mobile wallet in Iraq and recognized as Forbes top Fintech company of 2023 and 2024 as well as GSMA’s Best Mobile Innovation Supporting Humanitarian Situations.<br> The company offers a range of consumer and business services including local and international money transfer, bill payments, companion payment cards, payroll, aid disbursement, and more.<br> For more information, please visit www.<br>zaincash.iq. Responsibilities: Conduct thorough testing of software applications (web and mobile) to ensure compliance with quality standards, Record test results.<br> Develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts to validate functionality, performance, and usability.<br> Identify, document, and report software defects; collaborate with developers to ensure timely resolution.<br> Perform regression testing to confirm that resolved issues remain fixed in subsequent releases.<br> Provide constructive feedback to improve overall software quality and user experience.<br> Collaborate with cross-functional teams (development, system administration, product management) to resolve technical challenges during the software development lifecycle.<br> Manage and prioritize incidents requiring specialized technical expertise based on business impact and severity.<br> Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience.<br> Minimum 1 year of experience in software quality assurance and testing methodologies.<br> Proven experience with web and mobile application testing.<br> Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and tools (e.<br>g., Jira, Scrum) is a plus.<br> Good understanding of software QA methodologies, tools, and processes.<br> For example manual testing, automated testing.<br> Experience with test automation frameworks and scripting languages (e.<br>g., Python, Shell) is a plus.<br> Proficiency in troubleshooting and diagnosing technical issues.<br></span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Design, develop, customize, and implement solutions within the Temenos T24 platform.<br> Troubleshoot system bugs and resolve production issues.<br> Develop and customize Temenos T24 modules based on Business Requirement Documents (BRDs).<br> Collaborate with business analysts and other IT development teams to understand business requirements end to end.<br> Code, test, and implement T24 solutions while ensuring high performance and reliability.<br> Ensure adherence to coding standards and best practices.<br> Maintain proper documentation for all T24 development and support activities.<br> Collaborate with other internal IT teams during incidents/time of need.<br> Industry Experience: 1 - 3 years working experience in fintech and digital payments platforms.<br> Education &amp; Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or computer engineering or any other IT related discipline.<br> Temenos Design Studio or Eclipse or any other IDE.<br> Experience with JIRA Version Control System.<br> Experience in Java or Python.<br> Technical reports writing and Software documentations skills.<br> Banking domain experience is an advantage.<br> Fluency in English and Arabic (Kurdish is a plus)</span> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><b>Title:</b></p><br><br>IT HCS &amp; VMware Platform Supervisor (Basra)<br><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><p><b>Position title: </b>IT HCS &amp; VMware Platform Supervisor</p><br><br><p><b>Position status: </b>Local</p><br><br><p><b>Position reports to: </b>IT DC Manager</p><br><br><p><b>Department: </b>IT</p><br><br><p><b>Rotation pattern: </b>14/14</p><br><br><br><p>Job purpose</p><br><br><br><ul><li>The IT HCS &amp; VMware Platform Supervisor is responsible for supervising the operation, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of the Huawei Cloud Stack (HCS) platform and related private or hybrid cloud services across the IT data center environment.</li><li>The role leads HCS platform support activities to ensure secure, available, scalable, and recoverable cloud services, while coordinating with infrastructure, network, security, application, vendor, and service management teams to meet business continuity and operational requirements.</li></ul><br><br><p>Duties and responsibilities</p><br><br><br><ul><li>Supervise daily administration of Huawei Cloud Stack services including ManageOne, FusionCompute, resource pools, projects or tenants, compute, storage, virtual networking, identity and access, monitoring, and platform health.</li><li>Lead and guide platform engineers and support teams in incident handling, service requests, change implementation, preventive maintenance, lifecycle upgrades, and compliance with approved procedures.</li><li>Monitor HCS capacity, utilization, performance, availability, licensing, quotas, and service levels; prepare forecasts and implement optimization plans for efficient resource usage.</li><li>Oversee integration of HCS with VMware platforms, enterprise storage, SAN or NAS connectivity, backup systems, Active Directory, DNS, networking, security, monitoring, and IT service management tools.</li><li>Ensure backup, replication, snapshot, restore, and disaster recovery processes are properly configured and tested; coordinate recovery exercises against approved RPO and RTO targets.</li><li>Review and approve technical change plans, method statements, risk assessments, rollback plans, patching activities, configuration baselines, and security hardening requirements.</li><li>Troubleshoot and supervise resolution of complex platform incidents by analyzing logs, alerts, performance data, and root causes; coordinate corrective actions with Huawei, vendors, and internal teams.</li><li>Maintain platform documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, asset records, KPI reports, and continuous improvement actions; promote automation using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, APIs, or approved orchestration tools.</li></ul><br><p>Qualifications, Training &amp; Certifications</p><br><br><ul><li></li><li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.</li><li>At least one current professional certification in cloud computing, virtualization, systems infrastructure, storage, backup, or IT service management is required.</li><li>Huawei HCIP-Cloud Computing, HCIP-Cloud Service, or equivalent Huawei Cloud Stack professional certification is strongly preferred; HCIE-Cloud Computing is an advantage.</li><li>Huawei Cloud Stack administration, ManageOne, FusionCompute, FusionStorage, or HCS operations training is strongly preferred.</li><li>VMware Certified Professional - VCF Administrator, VVF Administrator, or Data Center Virtualization certification is preferred.</li><li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305 path) is an advantage for hybrid cloud responsibilities.</li><li>Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent networking certification is preferred.</li><li>ITIL Foundation (current version) is preferred; service management, change management, or project coordination training is an advantage.</li><li>Veeam Certified Engineer Plus (VMCE+) or an equivalent enterprise backup and recovery certification is an advantage.</li><li>Strong knowledge of HCS operations, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, Windows and Linux systems, networking, security, monitoring, and automation scripting.</li><li>Strong leadership, professional communication, analytical troubleshooting, technical reporting, architecture documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.</li></ul><br><p>Experience</p><br><br><ul><li>7-10 years of professional experience in cloud, virtualization, systems, data center, or enterprise infrastructure operations.</li><li>Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience with Huawei Cloud Stack, ManageOne, FusionCompute, VMware, enterprise storage, backup, replication, and disaster recovery operations, including at least 2-3 years in a lead or supervisory role.</li></ul><p>Language proficiency, computer and software skills</p><br><br><br><ul><li>Core platforms and tools:</li></ul><ul><li>Huawei Cloud Stack, ManageOne, FusionCompute, FusionStorage, and HCS monitoring tools</li><li>VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, VCF or VVF, templates, clusters, HA and DRS</li><li>SAN/NAS storage, backup and replication tools, PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, APIs, monitoring platforms, and ITSM ticketing tools</li></ul><ul><li>English - upper intermediate or above (verbal and written)</li></ul><br><p>Skills</p><br><br><br><ul><li>Strong leadership and supervisory capability across HCS platform operations, incident response, change delivery, vendor coordination, and team workload management.</li><li>Advanced troubleshooting across HCS, virtualization, storage, backup, networking, security, and infrastructure services, with strong availability and risk awareness.</li><li>Ability to manage incidents, problems, changes, risks, capacity, lifecycle activities, audit findings, and service improvement plans within agreed service levels.</li><li>Strong documentation, reporting, automation, governance, and communication skills with readiness to support critical incidents, migrations, upgrades, and recovery activities.</li></ul><br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>About Zaincash ZainCash Iraq is a leading mobile wallet in Iraq and recognized as Forbes top Fintech company of 2023 and 2024 as well as GSMA’s Best Mobile Innovation Supporting Humanitarian Situations.<br> The company offers a range of consumer and business services including local and international money transfer, bill payments, companion payment cards, payroll, aid disbursement, and more.<br> For more information, please visit www.<br>zaincash.iq. Responsibilities: Data Preparation: Collect, clean, and transform business data from multiple sources, ensuring its accuracy and integrity.<br> In-depth Analysis: Conduct deep analysis of financial and operational data to discover trends, patterns, and opportunities, providing recommendations to enhance performance.<br> Statistical Modeling: Use statistical methods and advanced analytics to support budgeting, forecasting, and risk management.<br> Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with teams such as Product, Marketing, and Risk to understand their needs and deliver BI-based solutions and reports.<br> Data Visualization: Prepare and present complex analytical findings in a simplified and clear manner to facilitate decision-making.<br> Continuous Improvement: Contribute to enhancing BI processes by monitoring the latest trends in fintech and data analysis and applying best practices in data governance.<br> Dashboard Development: Design, develop, and maintain interactive dashboards and reports using BI tools like Tableau and Power BI, and automate reports to increase efficiency.<br> Education: Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field (e.<br>g., Business, Finance, Statistics, Computer Science).<br> Experience: 1+ years of experience in data engineering or data analysis, preferably within Fintech or Financial Services.<br> Skills: SQL: Expert in data extraction and transformation logic.<br> Excel: Advanced manual reporting, data cleaning, and complex formula mastery.<br> Programming: Functional knowledge of Python or R for statistical modeling.<br> Architecture: Understanding of ETL processes and data warehouse concepts.<br> Visualization: Strong ability to design and maintain interactive dashboards.<br> Workflow: Comfortable working in Agile-driven data teams.<br></span> </div>

<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>The IT HCS & VMware Platform Supervisor is responsible for supervising the operation, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of the Huawei Cloud Stack (HCS) platform and related private or hybrid cloud services across the IT data center environment.</p> <p>The role leads HCS platform support activities to ensure secure, available, scalable, and recoverable cloud services, while coordinating with infrastructure, network, security, application, vendor, and service management teams to meet business continuity and operational requirements.</p> <h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Supervise daily administration of Huawei Cloud Stack services including ManageOne, FusionCompute, resource pools, projects or tenants, compute, storage, virtual networking, identity and access, monitoring, and platform health.</li> <li>Lead and guide platform engineers and support teams in incident handling, service requests, change implementation, preventive maintenance, lifecycle upgrades, and compliance with approved procedures.</li> <li>Monitor HCS capacity, utilization, performance, availability, licensing, quotas, and service levels; prepare forecasts and implement optimization plans for efficient resource usage.</li> <li>Oversee integration of HCS with VMware platforms, enterprise storage, SAN or NAS connectivity, backup systems, Active Directory, DNS, networking, security, monitoring, and IT service management tools.</li> <li>Ensure backup, replication, snapshot, restore, and disaster recovery processes are properly configured and tested; coordinate recovery exercises against approved RPO and RTO targets.</li> <li>Review and approve technical change plans, method statements, risk assessments, rollback plans, patching activities, configuration baselines, and security hardening requirements.</li> <li>Troubleshoot and supervise resolution of complex platform incidents by analyzing logs, alerts, performance data, and root causes; coordinate corrective actions with Huawei, vendors, and internal teams.</li> <li>Maintain platform documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, asset records, KPI reports, and continuous improvement actions; promote automation using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, APIs, or approved orchestration tools.</li> </ul> <h4>Qualifications, training & certifications</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.</li> <li>At least one current professional certification in cloud computing, virtualization, systems infrastructure, storage, backup, or IT service management is required.</li> <li>Huawei HCIP-Cloud Computing, HCIP-Cloud Service, or equivalent Huawei Cloud Stack professional certification is strongly preferred; HCIE-Cloud Computing is an advantage.</li> <li>Huawei Cloud Stack administration, ManageOne, FusionCompute, FusionStorage, or HCS operations training is strongly preferred.</li> <li>VMware Certified Professional - VCF Administrator, VVF Administrator, or Data Center Virtualization certification is preferred.</li> <li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305 path) is an advantage for hybrid cloud responsibilities.</li> <li>Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent networking certification is preferred.</li> <li>ITIL Foundation (current version) is preferred; service management, change management, or project coordination training is an advantage.</li> <li>Veeam Certified Engineer Plus (VMCE+) or an equivalent enterprise backup and recovery certification is an advantage.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of HCS operations, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, Windows and Linux systems, networking, security, monitoring, and automation scripting.</li> <li>Strong leadership, professional communication, analytical troubleshooting, technical reporting, architecture documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.</li> </ul> <h4>Experience</h4> <ul> <li>7-10 years of professional experience in cloud, virtualization, systems, data center, or enterprise infrastructure operations.</li> <li>Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience with Huawei Cloud Stack, ManageOne, FusionCompute, VMware, enterprise storage, backup, replication, and disaster recovery operations, including at least 2-3 years in a lead or supervisory role.</li> </ul> <h4>Language proficiency, computer and software skills</h4> <p>Core platforms and tools:</p> <ul> <li>Huawei Cloud Stack, ManageOne, FusionCompute, FusionStorage, and HCS monitoring tools</li> <li>VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, VCF or VVF, templates, clusters, HA and DRS</li> <li>SAN/NAS storage, backup and replication tools, PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, APIs, monitoring platforms, and ITSM ticketing tools</li> <li>English - upper intermediate or above (verbal and written)</li> </ul> <h4>Skills</h4> <ul> <li>Strong leadership and supervisory capability across HCS platform operations, incident response, change delivery, vendor coordination, and team workload management.</li> <li>Advanced troubleshooting across HCS, virtualization, storage, backup, networking, security, and infrastructure services, with strong availability and risk awareness.</li> <li>Ability to manage incidents, problems, changes, risks, capacity, lifecycle activities, audit findings, and service improvement plans within agreed service levels.</li> <li>Strong documentation, reporting, automation, governance, and communication skills with readiness to support critical incidents, migrations, upgrades, and recovery activities.</li> </ul></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>The IT HCS & VMware Platform Supervisor is responsible for supervising the operation, administration, governance, and continuous improvement of the Huawei Cloud Stack (HCS) platform and related private or hybrid cloud services across the IT data center environment.</p> <p>The role leads HCS platform support activities to ensure secure, available, scalable, and recoverable cloud services, while coordinating with infrastructure, network, security, application, vendor, and service management teams to meet business continuity and operational requirements.</p> <h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Supervise daily administration of Huawei Cloud Stack services including ManageOne, FusionCompute, resource pools, projects or tenants, compute, storage, virtual networking, identity and access, monitoring, and platform health.</li> <li>Lead and guide platform engineers and support teams in incident handling, service requests, change implementation, preventive maintenance, lifecycle upgrades, and compliance with approved procedures.</li> <li>Monitor HCS capacity, utilization, performance, availability, licensing, quotas, and service levels; prepare forecasts and implement optimization plans for efficient resource usage.</li> <li>Oversee integration of HCS with VMware platforms, enterprise storage, SAN or NAS connectivity, backup systems, Active Directory, DNS, networking, security, monitoring, and IT service management tools.</li> <li>Ensure backup, replication, snapshot, restore, and disaster recovery processes are properly configured and tested; coordinate recovery exercises against approved RPO and RTO targets.</li> <li>Review and approve technical change plans, method statements, risk assessments, rollback plans, patching activities, configuration baselines, and security hardening requirements.</li> <li>Troubleshoot and supervise resolution of complex platform incidents by analyzing logs, alerts, performance data, and root causes; coordinate corrective actions with Huawei, vendors, and internal teams.</li> <li>Maintain platform documentation, architecture diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, asset records, KPI reports, and continuous improvement actions; promote automation using PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, APIs, or approved orchestration tools.</li> </ul> <h4>Qualifications, training & certifications</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.</li> <li>At least one current professional certification in cloud computing, virtualization, systems infrastructure, storage, backup, or IT service management is required.</li> <li>Huawei HCIP-Cloud Computing, HCIP-Cloud Service, or equivalent Huawei Cloud Stack professional certification is strongly preferred; HCIE-Cloud Computing is an advantage.</li> <li>Huawei Cloud Stack administration, ManageOne, FusionCompute, FusionStorage, or HCS operations training is strongly preferred.</li> <li>VMware Certified Professional - VCF Administrator, VVF Administrator, or Data Center Virtualization certification is preferred.</li> <li>Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) or Azure Solutions Architect Expert (AZ-305 path) is an advantage for hybrid cloud responsibilities.</li> <li>Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent networking certification is preferred.</li> <li>ITIL Foundation (current version) is preferred; service management, change management, or project coordination training is an advantage.</li> <li>Veeam Certified Engineer Plus (VMCE+) or an equivalent enterprise backup and recovery certification is an advantage.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of HCS operations, virtualization, storage, backup, disaster recovery, Windows and Linux systems, networking, security, monitoring, and automation scripting.</li> <li>Strong leadership, professional communication, analytical troubleshooting, technical reporting, architecture documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.</li> </ul> <h4>Experience</h4> <ul> <li>7-10 years of professional experience in cloud, virtualization, systems, data center, or enterprise infrastructure operations.</li> <li>Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience with Huawei Cloud Stack, ManageOne, FusionCompute, VMware, enterprise storage, backup, replication, and disaster recovery operations, including at least 2-3 years in a lead or supervisory role.</li> </ul> <h4>Language proficiency, computer and software skills</h4> <p>Core platforms and tools:</p> <ul> <li>Huawei Cloud Stack, ManageOne, FusionCompute, FusionStorage, and HCS monitoring tools</li> <li>VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, VCF or VVF, templates, clusters, HA and DRS</li> <li>SAN/NAS storage, backup and replication tools, PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, APIs, monitoring platforms, and ITSM ticketing tools</li> <li>English - upper intermediate or above (verbal and written)</li> </ul> <h4>Skills</h4> <ul> <li>Strong leadership and supervisory capability across HCS platform operations, incident response, change delivery, vendor coordination, and team workload management.</li> <li>Advanced troubleshooting across HCS, virtualization, storage, backup, networking, security, and infrastructure services, with strong availability and risk awareness.</li> <li>Ability to manage incidents, problems, changes, risks, capacity, lifecycle activities, audit findings, and service improvement plans within agreed service levels.</li> <li>Strong documentation, reporting, automation, governance, and communication skills with readiness to support critical incidents, migrations, upgrades, and recovery activities.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<p>Wood is recruiting for a GIS Coordinator to join its Iraq business unit focusing on development and execution of the Field concession program through the management of geospatial information, land allocation processes, and GIS services. This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq on 5/2 (5 days ON and 2 days OFF) rotation, #Wood #Iraq #Basra #GIS Coordinator</p><p>The role</p><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced GIS Coordinator to join our Iraq Business Unit. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.</p><p>What we can offer</p><ul><li>Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq</li><li>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion ; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice</li><li>Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market</li><li>Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.</li><li>Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests</li><li>Global connections : join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession</li><li>Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years services of our employees at 5-year service milestones</li></ul><p>Job Objectives: This position supports the development and execution of the Field concession program through the management of geospatial information, land allocation processes, and GIS services. The role is responsible for maintaining and developing the centralized GIS database, supporting the GIS Management of Change (MOC) process, and providing accurate spatial information to support engineering, HSE, construction, UXO, and operational activities.</p><p>Activities: Leadership</p><ul><li>Perform all duties in compliance with HSE requirements and actively support the "Nobody Gets Hurt" initiative.</li><li>Collaborate with the GIS and UXO teams to plan, prioritize, and execute assigned work activities in accordance with project objectives and deadlines.</li></ul><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Process land allocation and land use requests through the established GIS Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring compliance with project procedures and approval workflows.</li><li>Prepare a wide range of GIS maps, spatial datasets, and cartographic products to support operational, engineering, HSE, and management requirements.</li><li>Perform GIS-based spatial analysis, conflict detection, and land use assessments to identify potential overlaps, constraints, and operational risks.</li><li>Receive, verify, validate, and maintain UXO Completion Reports within the GIS database, ensuring data integrity and completeness.</li><li>Perform verification and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of field survey data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project standards, and report discrepancies where identified.</li><li>Utilize specialized equipment (GPS, DGPS, and geographic information system [GIS] devices) to survey, locate, trace, measure and record boundaries and infrastructure in the field.</li><li>Conduct field inspections and surveillance activities to monitor infrastructure, land use, environmental conditions, and operational activities, reporting anomalies such as spills, leaks, unauthorized activities, environmental breaches, and other management-directed observations.</li><li>Examine, compare, and reconcile historical and current spatial records, engineering documentation, and survey data to ensure accuracy and maintain a reliable GIS database.</li><li>Prepare detailed survey deliverables, including maps, plots, sketches, spatial datasets, technical reports, and supporting documentation using approved templates and procedures.</li><li>Process, validate, integrate, and maintain project as-built information, engineering drawings, survey data, and other geospatial datasets within the enterprise GIS environment.</li><li>Maintain GIS databases, ensuring data quality, version control, metadata compliance, and adherence to corporate GIS standards.</li><li>Coordinate with internal departments and contractors to collect, validate, and update spatial information, ensuring consistency across all project datasets.</li><li>Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to local personnel in GIS systems, surveying techniques, spatial data management, and established GIS procedures.</li><li>Prepare periodic reports, statistics, dashboards, and spatial analyses to support management reporting and operational planning.</li><li>Develop, maintain, and improve GIS workflows, data models, and automation tools to enhance efficiency and data quality.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Diploma or bachelor s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Topography, or a related discipline. A diploma may be substituted with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant GIS experience supporting oil and gas operations. Demonstrated experience in GIS database development, spatial data integration, geodatabase management, data automation, and web mapping applications. Experience with Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) / Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) or humanitarian/commercial demining geodatabases is desired. The candidate shall possess technical proficiency in the following software and systems: ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and AutoCAD. It is desirable that the candidate has experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Server (v10.1 or higher), ArcGIS Online, ArcSDE geodatabases, and relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server. The candidate shall demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</p><p>Skills:</p><ul><li>Good physical fitness (stamina) is required (20% of the job is fieldwork that involves working outdoors in all types of weather and over rough terrain, walking long distances and standing for extended periods while taking measurements).</li><li>The candidate must have excellent reading, writing, and spoken English proficiency and should be a strong communicator of technical language to native and non-native English speakers.</li><li>Desired skills include strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, problem solving, delivering solutions and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver technical training and presentations.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.</li><li>Ability to handle multiple job tasks simultaneously.</li></ul><p>Systems: ArcGIS ArcSDE Python Oracle SQL AutoCAD</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>Position status</h4> <p>Local</p> <h4>Position reports to</h4> <p>IT DC Manager</p> <h4>Department</h4> <p>IT</p> <h4>Rotation pattern</h4> <p>14/14</p> <h4>Job purpose</h4> <p>The Datacenter, Cloud & NetBackup Supervisor is responsible for supervising, administering, supporting, and optimizing data center infrastructure, private and hybrid cloud services, systems platforms, virtualization, enterprise storage, Veritas NetBackup, replication, and disaster recovery services.</p> <p>The role ensures that data center, cloud, systems, and backup services remain secure, available, scalable, recoverable, and compliant with business continuity requirements, while leading operational improvements, technical documentation, and coordination with vendors and internal teams.</p> <h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Supervise daily data center operations, including servers, racks, power and UPS coordination, cooling, hardware health, asset lifecycle, monitoring, and infrastructure availability.</li> <li>Administer and support Huawei Cloud Stack services, ManageOne, FusionCompute, resource pools, tenants or projects, compute, storage, virtual networking, identity and access, and platform health.</li> <li>Manage VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, clusters, templates, high availability, DRS, lifecycle updates, and virtual machine provisioning or decommissioning.</li> <li>Administer Windows Server and Linux systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, patching, hardening, file services, and integration with monitoring and service management platforms.</li> <li>Manage Veritas NetBackup operations, including master and media servers, clients or agents, policies, schedules, storage units, retention, catalog protection, backup job monitoring, and failure resolution.</li> <li>Administer enterprise storage platforms, SAN or NAS connectivity, datastores, multipathing, allocation, performance, capacity planning, and integration with virtualization and backup services.</li> <li>Lead backup, restore, replication, and disaster recovery activities; conduct scheduled recovery tests against approved RPO and RTO targets and maintain evidence of successful recoverability.</li> <li>Troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents, analyze logs and alerts, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate corrective actions, manage changes, and maintain complete technical documentation and SOPs.</li> </ul> <h4>Qualifications, training & certifications</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.</li> <li>At least one current professional certification in data center, cloud, virtualization, systems, storage, or enterprise backup technologies is required.</li> <li>Veritas NetBackup certification or equivalent enterprise backup and recovery certification is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Huawei HCIA-Cloud Computing or HCIP-Cloud Computing, together with Huawei Cloud Stack training, is strongly preferred.</li> <li>VMware Certified Professional - VCF Administrator or VVF Administrator is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) is preferred for systems and hybrid cloud responsibilities.</li> <li>Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent networking certification is preferred.</li> <li>ITIL Foundation (current version) is preferred.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of data center operations, virtualization, storage, NetBackup, DR, Windows and Linux systems, networking, security, and scripting.</li> <li>Strong professional communication, analytical troubleshooting, technical leadership, architecture documentation, and reporting skills.</li> <li>Ability to supervise engineers and technicians, prioritize operational work, support critical incidents, and coordinate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.</li> </ul> <h4>Experience</h4> <ul> <li>7-10 years of professional experience in data center, cloud, virtualization, systems, enterprise backup, or infrastructure operations roles, including hands-on administration and support responsibilities.</li> <li>Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience with Huawei Cloud Stack, VMware, Windows or Linux systems, enterprise storage, Veritas NetBackup, replication, restore, and disaster recovery operations; supervisory or lead experience is preferred.</li> </ul> <h4>Language proficiency, computer and software skills</h4> <p><strong>Core platforms and tools:</strong><br> Huawei Cloud Stack, ManageOne, FusionCompute, VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, VCF or VVF<br> Veritas NetBackup, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, SAN/NAS storage, replication, and DR tools<br> PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, monitoring tools, ITSM platforms, backup reporting, capacity and performance dashboards<br> English - upper intermediate or above (verbal and written)</p> <h4>Skills</h4> <ul> <li>Strong supervisory capability across data center, cloud, systems, virtualization, storage, and backup services, with strong availability, recoverability, and security awareness.</li> <li>Ability to manage incidents, problems, changes, risks, capacity, lifecycle activities, and service improvement actions within agreed service levels.</li> <li>Advanced troubleshooting and recovery mindset, with practical experience in backup validation, restore testing, platform health checks, and operational risk reduction.</li> <li>Strong organization, documentation, reporting, vendor coordination, and readiness to support critical incidents, migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery activities.</li> </ul></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>Position status</h4> <p>Local</p> <h4>Position reports to</h4> <p>IT DC Manager</p> <h4>Department</h4> <p>IT</p> <h4>Rotation pattern</h4> <p>14/14</p> <h4>Job purpose</h4> <p>The Datacenter, Cloud & NetBackup Supervisor is responsible for supervising, administering, supporting, and optimizing data center infrastructure, private and hybrid cloud services, systems platforms, virtualization, enterprise storage, Veritas NetBackup, replication, and disaster recovery services.</p> <p>The role ensures that data center, cloud, systems, and backup services remain secure, available, scalable, recoverable, and compliant with business continuity requirements, while leading operational improvements, technical documentation, and coordination with vendors and internal teams.</p> <h4>Duties and responsibilities</h4> <ul> <li>Supervise daily data center operations, including servers, racks, power and UPS coordination, cooling, hardware health, asset lifecycle, monitoring, and infrastructure availability.</li> <li>Administer and support Huawei Cloud Stack services, ManageOne, FusionCompute, resource pools, tenants or projects, compute, storage, virtual networking, identity and access, and platform health.</li> <li>Manage VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, clusters, templates, high availability, DRS, lifecycle updates, and virtual machine provisioning or decommissioning.</li> <li>Administer Windows Server and Linux systems, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy, patching, hardening, file services, and integration with monitoring and service management platforms.</li> <li>Manage Veritas NetBackup operations, including master and media servers, clients or agents, policies, schedules, storage units, retention, catalog protection, backup job monitoring, and failure resolution.</li> <li>Administer enterprise storage platforms, SAN or NAS connectivity, datastores, multipathing, allocation, performance, capacity planning, and integration with virtualization and backup services.</li> <li>Lead backup, restore, replication, and disaster recovery activities; conduct scheduled recovery tests against approved RPO and RTO targets and maintain evidence of successful recoverability.</li> <li>Troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents, analyze logs and alerts, perform root-cause analysis, coordinate corrective actions, manage changes, and maintain complete technical documentation and SOPs.</li> </ul> <h4>Qualifications, training & certifications</h4> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related discipline.</li> <li>At least one current professional certification in data center, cloud, virtualization, systems, storage, or enterprise backup technologies is required.</li> <li>Veritas NetBackup certification or equivalent enterprise backup and recovery certification is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Huawei HCIA-Cloud Computing or HCIP-Cloud Computing, together with Huawei Cloud Stack training, is strongly preferred.</li> <li>VMware Certified Professional - VCF Administrator or VVF Administrator is strongly preferred.</li> <li>Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate or Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) is preferred for systems and hybrid cloud responsibilities.</li> <li>Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or equivalent networking certification is preferred.</li> <li>ITIL Foundation (current version) is preferred.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of data center operations, virtualization, storage, NetBackup, DR, Windows and Linux systems, networking, security, and scripting.</li> <li>Strong professional communication, analytical troubleshooting, technical leadership, architecture documentation, and reporting skills.</li> <li>Ability to supervise engineers and technicians, prioritize operational work, support critical incidents, and coordinate effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.</li> </ul> <h4>Experience</h4> <ul> <li>7-10 years of professional experience in data center, cloud, virtualization, systems, enterprise backup, or infrastructure operations roles, including hands-on administration and support responsibilities.</li> <li>Minimum 4-6 years of hands-on experience with Huawei Cloud Stack, VMware, Windows or Linux systems, enterprise storage, Veritas NetBackup, replication, restore, and disaster recovery operations; supervisory or lead experience is preferred.</li> </ul> <h4>Language proficiency, computer and software skills</h4> <p><strong>Core platforms and tools:</strong><br> Huawei Cloud Stack, ManageOne, FusionCompute, VMware vSphere, vCenter, ESXi, VCF or VVF<br> Veritas NetBackup, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, GPO, SAN/NAS storage, replication, and DR tools<br> PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, monitoring tools, ITSM platforms, backup reporting, capacity and performance dashboards<br> English - upper intermediate or above (verbal and written)</p> <h4>Skills</h4> <ul> <li>Strong supervisory capability across data center, cloud, systems, virtualization, storage, and backup services, with strong availability, recoverability, and security awareness.</li> <li>Ability to manage incidents, problems, changes, risks, capacity, lifecycle activities, and service improvement actions within agreed service levels.</li> <li>Advanced troubleshooting and recovery mindset, with practical experience in backup validation, restore testing, platform health checks, and operational risk reduction.</li> <li>Strong organization, documentation, reporting, vendor coordination, and readiness to support critical incidents, migrations, upgrades, and disaster recovery activities.</li> </ul></p><p></p>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p><strong>The Position:</strong></p><br><p>The United Nations Population Fund Iraq Country office in coordination with the Government of Iraq statistical commissions at both the Federal and Kurdistan Regional levels successfully conducted a National Population and Housing census in 2024, marking a major milestone since the last unitary Census 37 years ago.</p><br><p>The census enabled Iraq to generate data on several core topics:</p><br><ul> <li>Socio-demographic characteristics (age, sex, household headship, nationality and religion).&nbsp;</li> <li>Household member characteristics (migration and disability status; education and work; marital status and fertility);&nbsp;</li> <li>Housing characteristics and ration card information.&nbsp;</li> <li>Mortality in the past 12 months; and&nbsp;</li> <li>Ownership of durable goods.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The Federal and Kurdistan Regional Statistical Commissions are keen to ensure the census results are analyzed, published and properly disseminated to optimize their use for policy and programs for at least two reasons:</p><br><p>First: population censuses are such costly ventures that most countries can only afford in ten-year intervals.</p><br><p>Second: their content has increased in length and complexity over the years mainly due to the development of new technologies, improvements in human capacity and increasing needs for data for development planning thereby increasing the range of users of information generated from censuses and with this the expectations on the type and level of disaggregation of the analyses.</p><br><p>The proposed census thematic analysis is aimed at further analysis of the 2024 Population and Housing Census data with a view to broadening the country’s understanding of the observed levels and trends in key components of the population and responding to the needs of data users.</p><br><p>The analysis will include, among other things:</p><br><ul> <li>Comparison with other surveys, previous censuses and other countries.&nbsp;</li> <li>Spatial variations; and&nbsp;</li> <li>Trend analysis of various indicators.&nbsp;</li></ul><p>The analysis will be demand-driven by inquiring from and involving the users throughout the process. United Nations Population Fund seeks to engage One international expert to work with One Lead National Consultant and teams of statisticians from Kurdistan Region of Iraq, subject matter persons from government and other stakeholder organizations, to develop three thematic analytical products from the census aligned with user needs.</p><br><p>The International consultant will work under the supervision of Regional Population and Development Advisor and technical administrative support from Gender &amp; PD Programme Analyst at Erbil office for UNFPA, and with close coordination with other team leaders of UNFPA to cover all work theme.</p><br><p><strong>How you can make a difference:</strong></p><br><p>UNFPA is the lead UN agency for delivering a world where every pregnancy is wanted, every childbirth is safe and every young person's potential is fulfilled.&nbsp; UNFPA’s strategic plan (2022-2025), reaffirms the relevance of the current strategic direction of UNFPA and focuses on three transformative results: to end preventable maternal deaths; end unmet need for family planning; and end gender-based violence and harmful practices. These results capture our strategic commitments on accelerating progress towards realizing the ICPD and SDGs in the Decade of Action leading up to 2030. Our strategic plan calls upon UN Member States, organizations and individuals to “build forward better”, while addressing the negative impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic on women’s and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health and reproductive rights, recover lost gains and realize our goals.</p><br><p>In a world where fundamental human rights are at risk, we need principled and ethical staff, who embody these international norms and standards, and who will defend them courageously and with full conviction.</p><br><p>UNFPA is seeking candidates that transform, inspire and deliver high impact and sustained results; we need staff who are transparent, exceptional in how they manage the resources entrusted to them and who commit to deliver excellence in programme results.</p><br><p><strong>Job Purpose:</strong></p><br><p>Working as teams of statisticians from Kurdistan Region of Iraq and subject matter persons from government and other stakeholder organizations, the Census Analysis Team will perform the following tasks under the guidance and leadership of an <strong>international expert</strong> and <strong>Lead National Consultant</strong>, who will be experts in their respective fields.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>You would be responsible for:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Provide overall guidance to the national experts to develop the methodology of analysis as well as contributing to the data analysis through close cooperation and coordination with national experts&nbsp;</li> <li>In coordination with the lead national expert, provide advice on optimal team composition and thematic assignments to ensure the necessary competencies in data analysis, GIS and subject-matter expertise are available for the production of high quality thematic analytical products.&nbsp;</li> <li>In coordination with the lead national consultant, design and conduct online training sessions on thematic analysis of the selected topics for the&nbsp; analysis team members . The training will cover selected thematic analysis topics and related products, and will&nbsp; address key elements of thematic analysis, including but not limited to:: i) the purpose and objectives of&nbsp; the identified thematic analysis topics and products; ii) an outline of thematic analytical reports and products; iii) data processing, indicator identification and classification for related topics; iv) data evaluation and analysis, core tabulations and cross-tabulations; v) integration of geographic information systems (GIS) into data analysis, presentation and interpretation; vi) validation of thematic analytical reports and products; and vi) dissemination and use of thematic analysis reports and products in policy and programs.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li> <li>Develop a calendar/timeline to produce thematic analytical products in consultation with Kurdistan Regional Statistics Office (KRSO), UNFPA and lead national consultants.&nbsp;</li> <li>Based on the calendar, organize virtual individual meetings with each of the analysis teams in coordination with leading national consultants, to assess their progress in the analysis and drafting of reports and address any challenges faced.&nbsp;</li> <li>Supervise the analysis teams under the lead national consultant to ensure adherence to the agreed standards and timelines.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li> <li>In collaboration with the lead national consultant and KRSO, organize internal and external validation of the thematic reports and products (i.e. prepare the agenda and the tools for the evaluation of thematic reports and facilitate plenary and workgroup sessions).</li> <li>Review and provide quality assurance for the draft and final thematic analytical reports and products.&nbsp;</li> <li><span>Perform any other related tasks assigned to him/her.</span></li></ul><p><strong>Duration and working schedule:</strong></p><br><p><span>The consultancy will be done during a performance period&nbsp;</span>spread<span> over <strong>five months (a total of 30 working days)</strong> from</span> <span>the date of the contract signature as follows:</span></p><br><ul> <li>An inception thematic analysis online workshop with the analysis team and tabulation plan for the identified thematic topics: <strong>10 days</strong></li> <li>Three draft thematic analysis reports: <strong>10 days</strong></li> <li>Three final thematic analysis reports validated by stakeholders : <strong>10 days</strong></li></ul><p><span><strong>The payment schedule will be as follows:</strong></span></p><br><ul> <li> <p>The first installment (50%) will be disbursed upon completion and submission of three&nbsp; draft thematic analysis reports.&nbsp;</p><br></li> <li> <p>The second and final installment will be disbursed upon submission of three final stakeholder-validated thematic analysis reports.</p><br></li></ul><p><strong>Delivery dates and how work will be delivered:</strong></p><br><p>The expected output/ deliverables are as follows:</p><br><p>Inception report detailing the approach to the assignment, recommendations on the three thematic reports/products to be developed based on the census questionnaire, other data sources and information on user needs.&nbsp;</p><br><ul> <li>A tabulation plan for the assigned thematic area.</li> <li>Three draft thematic analysis reports.</li> <li>Three final stakeholder-validated thematic analysis reports.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong>Other relevant information or special conditions:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>The&nbsp;International consultant will work for the team of Erbil remotely and if required in person.&nbsp;</li> <li>The&nbsp;international consultant is&nbsp;expected to travel to have at&nbsp;least one trip to the country at the beginning of the exercise during the training delivery session.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>The assignment will have following:</strong> <ul> <li>Weekly reports and reviews.</li> <li>Progress reports on the development&nbsp;thematic&nbsp;analysis reports/products</li> </ul></li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications and Experience:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p><strong>Education:&nbsp;&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Advanced U<span>niversity degree (master’s degree) in Demography, Statistics, Economics or other Social Sciences. Experience in census&nbsp;</span>thematicanalysis<span> across&nbsp;</span>multiple<span> core&nbsp;</span>topics.</li></ul><p><strong>Knowledge and Experience:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>5 <span>years of relevant and proven professional experience in demography, statistical research and data analysis. Experience in census undertaking and/or large-scale household surveys.</span></li> <li><span>Extensive work experience in demographic techniques and familiarity with demographic issues in Iraq and the region</span></li> <li><span>Experience in providing on-the-job training to national counterparts in census or national survey data analysis and report writing.</span></li> <li>Sound knowledge of Statistical and demographic analysis software such as CSPRO, IMPS, SPSS, STATA, Spectrum, DAPPS, MortPak, Spectrum, DAPPs, Python, R-Studio, Advanced Excel, …</li> <li>Excellent communication, analytical, report writing and presentation skills in English.</li> <li>Ability to plan, organize, implement and report on work</li></ul><p><strong>Languages:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Fluent in written and spoken in English is required , with knowledge in Arabic is desired.</li></ul><p><strong>Required Competencies:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p><strong>Values:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Exemplifying integrity,&nbsp;</li> <li>Demonstrating commitment to UNFPA and the UN system,&nbsp;</li> <li>Embracing cultural diversity,&nbsp;</li> <li>Embracing change</li></ul><p><strong>Core Competencies:&nbsp;</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Achieving results,</li> <li>Being accountable,</li> <li>Developing and applying professional expertise/business acumen,</li> <li>Thinking analytically and strategically,</li> <li>Working in teams/managing ourselves and our relationships,</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation and Benefits:</strong></p><br><p>This position offers an attractive remuneration package including a competitive net salary plus health insurance and other benefits as applicable.</p><br><p><strong>UNFPA Work Environment:</strong></p><br><p>UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender equality, diversity, integrity and healthy work-life balance. We are committed to ensuring gender parity in the organization and therefore encourage women to apply. Individuals from the LGBTQIA+ community, minority ethnic groups, indigenous populations, persons with disabilities, and other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to applicants with disabilities upon request, to support their participation in the recruitment process. UNFPA promotes equal opportunities in terms of appointment, training, compensation and selection for all regardless of personal characteristics and dimensions of diversity. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is at the heart of UNFPA's workforce - click&nbsp;here&nbsp;to learn more.</p><br><p><strong>Disclaimer:</strong></p><br><p>Selection and appointment may be subject to background and reference checks, medical clearance, visa issuance and other administrative requirements.&nbsp;</p><br><p>UNFPA does not charge any application, processing, training, interviewing, testing or other fee in connection with the application or recruitment process and does not concern itself with information on applicants' bank accounts.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Applicants for positions in the international Professional and higher categories, who hold permanent resident status in a country other than their country of nationality, may be required to renounce such status upon their appointment.</p><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <p>Wood is recruiting for a <strong>GIS Coordinator</strong> to join its Iraq business unit focusing on development and execution of the Field concession program through the management of geospatial information, land allocation processes, and GIS services.</p><br><p>This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq on 5/2 (5 days ON and 2 days OFF) rotation.</p><br><br> Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy &amp; Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com<br> <b>Diversity Statement&nbsp;</b><br> We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br><p>Wood is recruiting for a <strong>GIS Coordinator</strong> to join its Iraq business unit focusing on development and execution of the Field concession program through the management of geospatial information, land allocation processes, and GIS services.</p><br><p>This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq on 5/2 (5 days ON and 2 days OFF) &nbsp;rotation,&nbsp;</p><br><p><i><strong>#Wood #Iraq #Basra #GIS Coordinator</strong></i></p><br><p><strong><u>The role</u></strong></p><br><p>This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced&nbsp;GIS Coordinator&nbsp;to join our Iraq Business Unit.</p><br><p><strong>Our Clients and Projects&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p><strong>Designing the future. Transforming the world.&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region.</p><br><p><strong><u>What we can offer</u></strong></p><br><ul> <li><strong>Meaningful and interesting projects</strong> Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</strong>; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Competitive salary</strong> with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Medical Insurance:&nbsp;</strong>Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Commitment to continued professional development;</strong> development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Global connections</strong>: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession&nbsp;</li> <li><strong>Long Service Award:&nbsp;</strong>Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones&nbsp;</li></ul><p><strong><u>Job Objectives:</u></strong></p><br><p>This position supports the development and execution of the Field concession program through the management of geospatial information, land allocation processes, and GIS services. The role is responsible for maintaining and developing the centralized GIS database, supporting the GIS Management of Change (MOC) process, and providing accurate spatial information to support engineering, HSE, construction, UXO, and operational activities.</p><br><p><strong>Activities:</strong></p><br><p><strong>Leadership</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Perform all duties in compliance with HSE requirements and actively support the "Nobody Gets Hurt" initiative.</li> <li>Collaborate with the GIS and UXO teams to plan, prioritize, and execute assigned work activities in accordance with project objectives and deadlines.</li></ul><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Process land allocation and land use requests through the established GIS Management of Change (MOC) process, ensuring compliance with project procedures and approval workflows.</li> <li>Prepare a wide range of GIS maps, spatial datasets, and cartographic products to support operational, engineering, HSE, and management requirements.</li> <li>Perform GIS-based spatial analysis, conflict detection, and land use assessments to identify potential overlaps, constraints, and operational risks.</li> <li>Receive, verify, validate, and maintain UXO Completion Reports within the GIS database, ensuring data integrity and completeness.</li> <li>Perform verification and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) of field survey data, ensuring accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project standards, and report discrepancies where identified.</li> <li>Utilize specialized equipment (GPS, DGPS, and geographic information system [GIS] devices) to survey, locate, trace, measure and record boundaries and infrastructure in the &nbsp;I field.</li> <li>Conduct field inspections and surveillance activities to monitor infrastructure, land use, environmental conditions, and operational activities, reporting anomalies such as spills, leaks, unauthorized activities, environmental breaches, and other management-directed observations.</li> <li>Examine, compare, and reconcile historical and current spatial records, engineering documentation, and survey data to ensure accuracy and maintain a reliable GIS database.</li> <li>Prepare detailed survey deliverables, including maps, plots, sketches, spatial datasets, technical reports, and supporting documentation using approved templates and procedures.</li> <li>Process, validate, integrate, and maintain project as-built information, engineering drawings, survey data, and other geospatial datasets within the enterprise GIS environment.</li> <li>Maintain GIS databases, ensuring data quality, version control, metadata compliance, and adherence to corporate GIS standards.&nbsp;</li> <li>Coordinate with internal departments and contractors to collect, validate, and update spatial information, ensuring consistency across all project datasets.</li> <li>Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to local personnel in GIS systems, surveying techniques, spatial data management, and established GIS procedures.</li> <li>Prepare periodic reports, statistics, dashboards, and spatial analyses to support management reporting and operational planning.&nbsp;</li> <li>Develop, maintain, and improve GIS workflows, data models, and automation tools to enhance efficiency and data quality.</li></ul><br>Qualifications:<br><p><strong>What makes you remarkable?&nbsp;</strong></p><br><p>At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><br><p><strong>Expected:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Diploma or bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems (GIS), Surveying, Geomatics, Geography, Engineering, Topography, or a related discipline. A diploma may be substituted with a minimum of seven (7) years of relevant GIS experience supporting oil and gas operations.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience in GIS database development, spatial data integration, geodatabase management, data automation, and web mapping applications.</li> <li>Experience with Explosive Remnants of War (ERW) / Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) or humanitarian/commercial demining geodatabases is desired.</li> <li>The candidate shall possess technical proficiency in the following software and systems: ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and AutoCAD.</li> <li>It is desirable that the candidate has experience with ArcGIS Enterprise/Server (v10.1 or higher), ArcGIS Online, ArcSDE geodatabases, and relational database management systems (RDBMS) such as Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server.</li> <li>The candidate shall demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including but not limited to advanced Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.</li></ul><p><strong>Skills:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>Good physical fitness (stamina) is required (20% of the job is fieldwork that involves working outdoors in all types of weather and over rough terrain, walking long distances and standing for extended periods while taking measurements).&nbsp;</li> <li>The candidate must have excellent reading, writing, and spoken English proficiency and should be a strong communicator of technical language to native and non-native English speakers.</li> <li>Desired skills include strong organizational abilities, attention to detail, problem solving, delivering solutions and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver technical training and presentations.</li> <li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams.</li> <li>Ability to handle multiple job tasks simultaneously.</li></ul><p><strong>Systems:</strong></p><br><ul> <li>ArcGIS</li> <li>ArcSDE</li> <li>Python</li> <li>Oracle</li> <li>SQL</li> <li>AutoCAD</li></ul> </div>