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<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? Reporting to the Deputy Representative, the Chief Child Survival and Development (CSD) is responsible for leading UNICEF Iraq s efforts to improve child survival and development outcomes through the strategic integration of Health, Nutrition, and WASH programming. The Chief CSD is accountable for the overall leadership, coordination, and technical quality of the Child Survival portfolio. This includes setting strategic direction, ensuring effective programme design and delivery of results especially for priority areas on early childhood development (ECD) and Climate Change (CC), and fostering cross-sectoral collaboration. The Chief CSD is also accountable for mobilizing and using resources efficiently, and supporting system strengthening and policy dialogue. Summary of key functions/accountabilities: • Managerial leadership • Programme development and planning • Programme management, monitoring and delivery of results • Advisory services and technical support • Advocacy, networking and partnership building • Innovation, knowledge management and capacity building If you would like to know more about this position, please review the complete Job Description here: Specific JD Chief CSD ( HNN+WSH) NOD, Baghdad #PHONE_NUMBER updated.docx To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have Minimum requirements: • Education: An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health,nutrition, health policy/management,, global/international health and nutrition, environmental health sciences, water resources engineering, or another relevant technical field. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/ supplement the main degree are required. • Work Experience: DEVELOPMENTAL: A minimum of eight years of professional experience in health, nutrition and/or WASH-related programmes for developing countries or middle income countries is required. Demonstrated experience in supervising a team is required HUMANITARIAN: At least one year of work in humanitarian situations. • Skills: To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have experience in leadership, planning, delivery, advisory services, partnership development, and innovation. • Language Requirements : Fluency in Arabic and English is required Desirables : • Language: Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language • Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization. • Familiarity with child rights-based and results-based approach • Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts. For every Child, you demonstrate... UNICEF's Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values UNICEF competencies required for this post are (1) Builds and maintains partnerships (2) Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness (3) Drive to achieve results for impact (4) Innovates and embraces change (5) Manages ambiguity and complexity (6) Thinks and acts strategically (7) Works collaboratively with others (8) Nurtures, leads and manages people Familiarize yourself with our competency framework and its different levels. UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status. UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer a wide range of benefits to our staff, including paid parental leave, breastfeeding breaks and reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. UNICEF provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF . Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance. UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, 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. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p>An advanced university degree in one of the following fields is required: public health,nutrition, health policy/management,, global/international health and nutrition, environmental health sciences, water resources engineering, or another relevant technical field. Additional relevant post-graduate courses that complement/ supplement the main degree are required. A minimum of eight years of professional experience in health, nutrition and/or WASH-related programmes for developing countries or middle income countries is required. Demonstrated experience in supervising a team is required. At least one year of work in humanitarian situations. To be considered for this role, candidates are required to have experience in leadership, planning, delivery, advisory services, partnership development, and innovation. Fluency in Arabic and English is required. Knowledge of another official UN language (Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish) or a local language is desirable. Relevant experience in a UN system agency or organization. Familiarity with child rights-based and results-based approach. Relevant experience at country level, particularly in development, fragile settings and humanitarian contexts.
National Consultant – Biodiversity and Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) Specialist
Healthcare & Medical
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<p><strong>Introduction</strong></p><br><p>Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations and the leading UN agency in the field of migration. Working closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners, IOM promotes humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It saves lives and protects people on the move, drives solutions to displacement, and facilitates pathways for regular migration, while providing services and advice to governments and migrants. </p><br><p>IOM is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees can thrive professionally and feel valued. By creating such an environment, IOM aims to better harness the full potential of migration and strengthen its support to people on the move.</p><br><p>IOM invites candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and provides reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process when required. Learn more about IOM’s workplace culture at IOM workplace culture | International Organization for Migration</p><br><br><strong>Nature of the consultancy</strong><br>The consultancy is required to provide specialized technical expertise in biodiversity assessment, Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA), and environmental conflict analysis, which is not available within the current project team. The assignment is time-bound and focused on providing technical assessments and recommendations to inform the design and implementation of a specific climate resilience intervention.<br><p><strong>Project Context and Scope</strong></p><br><p>The project aims to strengthen sustainable agricultural livelihoods and enhance ecosystem resilience through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA) approaches, including but not limited to conservation agriculture and aquifer recharge. The intervention is situated in a fragile context where the combined impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, and past and ongoing unsustainable agricultural practices have increased pressure on natural resources, soil health, and livelihoods.</p><br><p>Environmental degradation and biodiversity loss are recognized as key factors that can exacerbate resource scarcity, contribute to livelihood insecurity, and act as drivers of displacement and local tensions. At the same time, restoring ecosystems and strengthening biodiversity can play an important role in enhancing community resilience, supporting sustainable livelihoods, and contributing to stability in conflict-affected settings.</p><br><p>Within this framework, 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.</p><br><p>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.</p><br><br>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)).<br><strong>Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing</strong><br><br>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.<br><strong>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.</strong><br><br> </div>
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About the job Senior Salesforce Development & Architecture Lead
<p>Our client, a renowned company in the fintech industry, is looking for an experienced<strong> Senior Salesforce Development & Architecture Lead </strong>to join their team <strong>remotely.</strong> The Senior Salesforce Development & Architecture Lead will define the Salesforce platform's technical strategy, architecture, and development direction, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that support critical business operations. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with architectural oversight, mentoring development teams, and collaborating closely with business and technology stakeholders.</p><br>
Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce Platform capabilities.</li><li>Define and drive Salesforce architecture standards, development best practices, governance, and coding guidelines.</li><li>Lead the implementation and customization of Salesforce across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.</li><li>Design and oversee integrations with payment platforms, core banking systems, enterprise applications, and microservices using REST/SOAP APIs and enterprise integration patterns.</li><li>Ensure platform scalability, reliability, security, and performance in a high-volume fintech environment.</li><li>Provide technical leadership through solution design, code reviews, mentoring, and technical guidance.</li><li>Establish and enforce Salesforce security architecture, data access models, and compliance with industry best practices.</li><li>Lead troubleshooting of complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and production incidents.</li><li>Drive Git-based version control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management.</li><li>Collaborate with enterprise architects and cross-functional teams to align Salesforce solutions with the organization's technology strategy.</li><li>Evaluate new Salesforce capabilities and emerging technologies to continuously improve the platform.</li><li>Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and integration documentation.</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.</li><li>8–10+ years of Salesforce development experience, including solution architecture and technical leadership.</li><li>Strong expertise in Apex, SOQL, SOSL, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Salesforce APIs, and platform customization.</li><li>Extensive experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.</li><li>Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, security, governor limits, and performance optimization.</li><li>Proven experience designing and implementing complex integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, asynchronous processing, middleware, and enterprise integration patterns.</li><li>Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise applications (e.g., payment platforms, banking systems, or ERP solutions) is highly preferred.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading development teams, mentoring engineers, and driving architectural decisions.</li><li>Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer II, Application Architect, System Architect, or Certified Technical Architect (CTA) are highly preferred.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>English required; Arabic is a plus.</li></ul>
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<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Our client, a renowned company in the fintech industry, is looking for an experienced Senior Salesforce Development & Architecture Lead to join their team remotely. The Senior Salesforce Development & Architecture Lead will define the Salesforce platform's technical strategy, architecture, and development direction, ensuring secure, scalable, and high-performing solutions that support critical business operations. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with architectural oversight, mentoring development teams, and collaborating closely with business and technology stakeholders.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b>:</p><ul><li>Lead the architecture, development, and deployment of enterprise-scale Salesforce solutions using Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce Platform capabilities.</li><li>Define and drive Salesforce architecture standards, development best practices, governance, and coding guidelines.</li><li>Lead the implementation and customization of Salesforce across Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.</li><li>Partner with business stakeholders, product owners, and technical teams to translate business requirements into scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions.</li><li>Design and oversee integrations with payment platforms, core banking systems, enterprise applications, and microservices using REST/SOAP APIs and enterprise integration patterns.</li><li>Ensure platform scalability, reliability, security, and performance in a high-volume fintech environment.</li><li>Provide technical leadership through solution design, code reviews, mentoring, and technical guidance.</li><li>Establish and enforce Salesforce security architecture, data access models, and compliance with industry best practices.</li><li>Lead troubleshooting of complex technical issues, performance bottlenecks, and production incidents.</li><li>Drive Git-based version control, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and release management.</li><li>Collaborate with enterprise architects and cross-functional teams to align Salesforce solutions with the organization's technology strategy.</li><li>Evaluate new Salesforce capabilities and emerging technologies to continuously improve the platform.</li><li>Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and integration documentation.</li></ul></div></section><section><p class="heading">Desired Candidate Profile</p><p class="paragraph"></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.</li><li>8 10+ years of Salesforce development experience, including solution architecture and technical leadership.</li><li>Strong expertise in Apex, SOQL, SOSL, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, Salesforce APIs, and platform customization.</li><li>Extensive experience with Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, and Experience Cloud.</li><li>Deep understanding of Salesforce architecture, data modeling, security, governor limits, and performance optimization.</li><li>Proven experience designing and implementing complex integrations using REST/SOAP APIs, asynchronous processing, middleware, and enterprise integration patterns.</li><li>Experience integrating Salesforce with enterprise applications (e.g., payment platforms, banking systems, or ERP solutions) is highly preferred.</li><li>Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps practices.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading development teams, mentoring engineers, and driving architectural decisions.</li><li>Salesforce certifications such as Platform Developer II, Application Architect, System Architect, or Certified Technical Architect (CTA) are highly preferred.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>English required; Arabic is a plus.</li></ul><p></p></section>