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<p><b>Real Estate Development Platform</b></p><p>A leading real estate development platform in the region is seeking a highly experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy, governance, and capital structuring during the establishment and growth phase of a large-scale development business.</p><p>The CFO will play a critical role in safeguarding the company’s financial integrity, liquidity, and funding capacity while supporting disciplined investment decisions and sustainable growth.</p><p><b>Role Overview</b></p><p>The Chief Financial Officer will be responsible for overseeing all financial functions of the organization, including accounting, financial planning, treasury, financing, and financial controls.</p><p>The role requires strong leadership in managing financial risk, evaluating investment decisions, and supporting the execution of large-scale real estate development projects.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Lead all core finance functions including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, financing, insurance, tax coordination, and financial reporting.</li><li>Evaluate and challenge business cases, development feasibility models, cost plans, pricing assumptions, and cash-flow projections prior to investment commitments.</li><li>Oversee collections strategy, receivables management, and cash conversion cycles.</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial covenants, banking requirements, and funding conditions.</li><li>Develop and manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and investment partners.</li><li>Lead capital structuring and financing strategies for development projects and corporate expansion.</li><li>Establish and maintain robust financial controls, payment procedures, reconciliations, and financial systems.</li><li>Support executive decision-making through accurate and timely financial insights.</li></ul><p><br></p> </div><h2 class="h5">Skills</h2>
<div data-jb-field="skills"><p><b>Key Decision Areas</b></p><ul><li>Approve payments, expenditures, and financial commitments within delegated authority limits.</li><li>Direct monthly financial close, budget revisions, and forecast updates.</li><li>Lead treasury decisions including cash management, funding allocation, and liquidity planning.</li><li>Recommend financing structures, drawdown strategies, and capital allocation decisions.</li><li>Define financial reserves and risk mitigation strategies.</li></ul><p><b>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)</b></p><ul><li>Liquidity management and cash flow forecast accuracy</li><li>Timeliness and quality of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting</li><li>Performance of receivables, collections efficiency, and overdue recovery</li><li>Effectiveness of financial controls and audit outcomes</li><li>Alignment of financial strategy with project delivery and investment objectives</li></ul><p><b>Candidate Profile</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 15–20 years of experience in finance, preferably within real estate development, infrastructure, or large capital projects</li><li>Strong experience in project finance, development feasibility modeling, and capital structuring</li><li>Proven track record in managing treasury operations, banking relationships, and financing arrangements</li><li>Experience working within complex, multi-phase development environments</li><li>Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic thinking capabilities</li><li>Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are highly preferred</li></ul><p><b>Why Join</b></p><p>This is a unique opportunity to join a growing development platform at an early stage and play a key role in shaping its financial strategy, governance framework, and long-term growth.</p><p>The successful candidate will be part of the core leadership team responsible for delivering large-scale residential developments and building a high-impact real estate organization in the region.</p></div>
<p> The Consultant will provide time-bound specialized technical expertise to support the implementation of specific Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) capacity-building activities under the project Supporting Community Engagement and Policing in Iraq Phase II , led by the Community Engagement and Policing (CEP) unit of IOM Iraq. The objective of this project is to strengthen public trust and confidence in Iraq s security institutions by enhancing accountable, inclusive, and community-responsive policing practices in areas of return and border regions. The project focuses on two primary pillars: i) increase Iraq s security agencies legitimacy and accountability in areas of return and border areas through an increased professionalization of police and border guards and mainstream of CEP approaches across different Directorates within the MoI; and ii) strengthen the CP community outreach, especially amongst women, through the CP Women Empowerment and Protection (WEP) Action Plan, to ensure rights-based stabilization interventions that respond to the needs of communities. The required expertise in prevention-oriented Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP), intelligence development frameworks, police analytical systems, and operationalization of risk analysis methodologies is not currently available within IOM Iraq. The engagement of an external consultant is therefore required to provide specialized technical knowledge, support the development of practical tools and procedures, and strengthen the capacity of the Community Policing Directorate and relevant Ministry of Interior counterparts to establish sustainable prevention-oriented ILP approaches. The project was built on lessons learned from the first phase, implemented between 2025 and 2026, in coordination with the CP Directorate, who identified further need of capacity building on prevention-oriented ILP principles to increase their ability to identify and respond to their communities major security threats. The project will target areas with significant numbers of returnees from northeast Syria as well as border areas, particularly focusing on the governorates of Ninewa, Anbar, Salah al Din, Basra, and Missan, and will be implemented jointly with the Integrated Border Governance (IBG) team and the Prevention of Violent Extremism (PVE) teams of IOM Iraq. Within this framework, the ILP consultant will design and deliver three activities contributing to the first pillar of the project: Deliver ToT and core training for MoI officers on data management and risk analysis; Develop an initial assessment to set-up a structured data-management and community risk analysis framework to support the CP Directorate and relevant MoI units in strengthening preventive, evidence-based policing. Develop SOPs on data management and risk analysis techniques, such as 5x5x5, Evaluation, Data Collection, and Tasking and Coordination. Organizational Department / Unit to which the Consultant is contributing IOM Iraq Peace, Recovery, and Solutions Division Community Engagement and Policing Unit. Under the general guidance of the Chief of Mission, the overall supervision of the Head of Division, and the direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Technical Cooperation). This consultancy opportunity is open to international consultants and will be delivered primarily remotely. However, selected consultants will be required to travel to Iraq as needed. Tasks to be performed under this contract The Consultant will provide time-bound specialized technical expertise to support the Ministry of Interior's institutional capacity-building efforts through the delivery of a Training of Trainers (ToT) on prevention-oriented Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) approaches, focusing on data management, risk analysis, and evidence-based decision-making. Following the ToT, the Consultant will provide technical coaching and mentoring to support the newly certified trainers in delivering cascade training to Ministry of Interior law enforcement officers, ensuring quality, consistency, and effective knowledge transfer. The timeline is indicative and may be adjusted based on the actual commencement date of the consultancy and operational requirements. The overall duration of the consultancy and the sequencing of deliverables may be revised accordingly. First Deliverable Deliver a Training of Trainers (ToT) and Cascade Training on Data Management and Risk Analysis Using Prevention-Oriented Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) Approaches. Description: to expand pool of trainers and re-engage the previously trainer trainers from the MoI and support them in the delivery of core training to MoI officers on prevention-oriented ILP approaches Deliver a ten-day Training of Trainers (ToT) for selected Ministry of Interior officers to strengthen and expand the national pool of ILP trainers. Provide mentoring and technical coaching to the newly trained trainers to prepare them for delivering the cascade training. Support the certified trainers in planning and delivering the core training to Ministry of Interior law enforcement officers. Coordinate with the Community Policing Directorate and IOM on all technical aspects of the training delivery and provide quality assurance throughout the process. Observe both the ToT and the cascade training sessions and provide technical guidance and feedback to trainers as required. Prepare a post-training observation report summarizing the implementation process, participant feedback, lessons learned, challenges encountered, and recommendations for strengthening future ILP capacity-building initiatives. </p><p><strong>Desired Candidate Profile</strong></p><p>Master's degree in Political Science, International Relations, Security Studies, or another relevant field from an accredited academic institution, with at least seven (7) years of relevant professional experience; or University degree (Bachelor's degree) in the above fields with at least nine (9) years of relevant professional experience.</p><p>Experience in implementing the Intelligence-Led Policing (ILP) approach, crime data analytics, and other relevant areas within the policing or law enforcement field.</p><p>Hands-on experience, preferably in Iraq, in designing or advising on ILP systems within police or security institutions.</p><p>Previous involvement in police transformation initiatives, including capacity development and strategic planning.</p><p>Exposure to community-oriented policing models and integration of ILP in prevention of violent extremism.</p><p>Proven record of delivering technical training and mentoring to law enforcement officers and decision-makers.</p><p>Experience operating in complex environments, preferably in the MENA region or similar contexts.</p><p>History of advising ministries of interior, national police bodies, or multilateral agencies on ILP or related reforms.</p><p>Strong understanding of ILP principles, models, and application in law enforcement operations.</p><p>Ability to analyze complex security environments and develop strategic intelligence frameworks.</p><p>Capable of developing and delivering technical training to law enforcement personnel at various levels.</p><p>Proficient in using data and intelligence to guide policing priorities, crime prevention, and resource allocation.</p><p>Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.</p><p>Ability to engage effectively with government institutions, security agencies, and international partners.</p><p>Skilled in drafting high-quality reports, guidance documents, and strategic recommendations.</p><p>Note: As part of your application, please submit a financial proposal outlining your approach and fees to complete the assignment.</p><p>For this consultancy, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Arabic and/or Kurdish is considered an asset. Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.</p>
<section><p class="heading jdMain">Job Description</p><p class="heading">Roles & Responsibilities</p><div class="paragraph"><p>Overseeing and coordinating all aspects of Microwave network operations, Manage teams, vendors, & sub-contractors, and budgets ensuring that due diligence and optimal risk mitigation is achieved as well as the maximum quality and peak performance and reliability of all Microwave networks, Under close supervising the day-to-day operations for the Technical Operations and managed service supplier teams to ensure all type of service disruptions, and uphold corporate's quality standards in support of the business goal.</p> <p> 1. Providing leadership and mentorship to the TMO team, Under close supervising the day-to-day operations for the Technical Operations team, ensuring adherence to quality standards.</p> <p>2. Manage and optimize Microwave Networks (Multi vendor), Ensure customer incidents and outages assigned are successfully and quickly resolved, diffused, or escalated</p> <p>3. Coordinate Microwave & SDH maintenance and change related activities in cooperation with the MS vendor, on-ground teams, and organize scheduled and planned CR routines.</p> <p>4. Controlling and managing operations project budgets to ensure financial efficiency. And drive business case creation, revenue modelling, and CAPEX/OPEX projections for variant tasks and projects.</p> <p>5. Liaise with Procurement, engineering, legal, and financial audit teams to ensure end-to-end solution readiness and compliance, Lead multi-vendor frameworks and negotiations, project delivery assurance, and technical compliance.</p> <p>6. Actively adhere to the Code of policies, procedures and processes to ensure the highest standards are maintained,. Provide leadership in all fiber technical issues; ensure employees are aware of business compliance requirements.</p> <p>7. Drive the vendor management for the designated vendor group mainly on the Huawei Managed service models, monitor performance, develop relationships with key contacts (internally and externally) and hold regular feedback meetings with these stakeholders</p> <p>8. Governing & maintain existing databases, files, and records for purposes of network design, fiber optimization, and relocation of fiber facilities.</p> <p>9. Develop and maintain vendor management scorecards & risk plans for the designated vendor group as per procedure. </p> <p>10. Collaborate with engineering teams to plan the expansion, upgrade, and optimization of the Microwave network (Mainly Huawei and Nokia MW). </p> <p>11. Manage deployment vendors/contractors deliverables and assist with quality assurance and Conduct a certification testing of the new links and equipment, accurately document measurements and placement,</p> <p>12. Conduct feasibility studies, evaluate network capacity, and identify areas for network improvement.</p> <p>13. Performing a routine network checks periodically, Testing signal strength across all elements of the network, Ensure maximum quality and peak performance and reliability of all fiber optic equipment, Report all testing documentation to the direct supervisor.</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li> Bachelor degree (Telecommunication Engineering/Information Engineering/Network Engineering/ Electrical Engineering) </li> <li> Deep understanding of Operational Technology (OT) systems</li> <li> CCNA & PMP or similar certificate will be a big added value</li> <li> Microsoft Office Programs (Mainly Excel, PowerPont, & VISIO)</li> <li> GIS Systems (Google Earth (.kmz), MS Streets & Trips, MapInfo)</li> </ul> <p> <br> </p> <p> <strong>Behavioural Competencies:</strong> </p> <p> <br> </p> <ul> <li> Delivering Results & Fostering Ownership</li> <li> Building Customer Value</li> <li> Networking & Influencing Collaboratively</li> <li> Leading Teams</li> <li> Shaping Strategy</li> <li> Driving Change</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> <strong>Technical Competencies:</strong> </p> <p> <br> </p> <ul> <li> Network Monitoring</li> <li> Service Operations Centre (SOC)</li> <li> Performance Management & Reporting</li> <li> Troubleshooting & Technical Problem Solving</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> <br> </p> <p> </p></div></section>
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<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 & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com<br> <b>Diversity Statement </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) rotation, </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 GIS Coordinator to join our Iraq Business Unit.</p><br><p><strong>Our Clients and Projects </strong></p><br><p><strong>Designing the future. Transforming the world. </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. </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 </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 </li> <li><strong>Competitive salary</strong> with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market </li> <li><strong>Medical Insurance: </strong>Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. </li> <li><strong>Commitment to continued professional development;</strong> development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests </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 </li> <li><strong>Long Service Award: </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 </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 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. </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><br>Qualifications:<br><p><strong>What makes you remarkable? </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. </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). </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>
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<p><b>Job description</b></p><br> <p>At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.</p><br> <p>We help the world’s largest financial institutions navigate the intricate regulatory environment to effectively manage and assess capital in support of their ongoing strategies. More than ever, financial institutions are investing in enhancing their capital management capabilities to make better business decisions, presenting us with the unique opportunity to rally together to solve our clients’ most complex challenges.</p><br> <p><b>The opportunity</b></p><br> <p>EY’s Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice is an advisory unit that provides risk management support to banks, insurers, and asset managers. Our team includes individuals who have industry, client, and product knowledge as well as quantitative, regulatory, project management and technology professionals. We are seeking a Senior Manager to join our team with strong technical expertise, business insight, and proven experience within the Big Four.</p><br> <p><b>Your key responsibilities</b></p><br> <p>At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.</p><br> <p>In the Risk Management – Financial Crime Compliance team, you will be expected to provide strategic sourcing services related to regulatory compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), corporate governance, enterprise risk management, internal controls, and internal audit, to our clients in financial services (FS) industry. You are also required to assist organizations to maintain effective and efficient controls, in order to manage organizational and strategic risks. Also, to be able to contribute to our advisory business in FCC, where advisory services on FCC target operating models, business processes and internal controls follow regulatory requirements without compromising on customer experience that are provided to the client.</p><br> <p><b>Skills and attributes for success</b></p><br> <ul><li>Excellent understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients.</li><li>Act as a key point of contact for clients on financial crime and compliance matters.</li><li>Build and maintain strong client relationships to support pipeline development, while demonstrating sound commercial judgment.</li><li>Proactively identify and originate new business opportunities across existing and prospective clients, including leading and contributing to proposal development and client presentations.</li><li>Lead and manage complex engagements related to regulatory compliance, Financial Crime Compliance (FCC), corporate governance, risk assessments, enterprise risk management, internal controls to our clients.</li><li>Utilize data analytics tools and techniques to improve transaction monitoring and sanction screening defenses for the financial services sector and conduct transaction system optimization by using advanced analytical algorithms to identify trends.</li><li>Review work performed by team members to ensure technical quality.</li><li>Manage, coach, and mentor team members.</li><li>Contribute to team training, knowledge sharing, and development initiatives.</li><li>Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading-edge best practices.</li><li>Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word, and Excel</li><li>Build an understanding of our solutions, share knowledge and be able to draw on subject matter specialists accordingly.</li><li>Self-motivated with lots of energy and drive</li><li>Manage financial aspects of engagements by tracking fees and communicating issues.</li><li>Actively improve operational efficiency on projects and internal initiatives and will consistently drive projects to completion, determining that the work is of high quality.</li></ul> <p><b>To qualify for the role, you must have</b></p><br> <ul><li>Only candidates with Big Four experience will be considered.</li><li>Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Financial Crime Compliance (AML/ CFT, Sanctions, Anti-Bribery & Corruption and Fraud) experience within the Big Four.</li><li>Proven experience managing complex engagements and leading teams.</li><li>Strong understanding of the local market and strong relationships</li><li>Strong understanding of expectations of regulators. Knowledge of other jurisdictions’ AML regulations and environment, and practical experience in the industry.</li><li>Knowledge of the global risk and regulatory environment, especially developments in the FCC space.</li><li>Graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Law, Business preferred.</li><li>Professional certifications (e.g., CAMS, ICA, CFE, CPA, ACCA) are preferred.</li><li>Demonstrate strong planning, execution and reporting skills.</li><li>Analytical skills: specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focus.</li><li>Experience across the MENA region.</li><li>Flexibility to travel across the MENA region.</li><li>Arabic proficiency is a must. Good English communication skills.</li><li>Strong experience in FCC-related technology projects, such as payments screening, transaction monitoring, &/or customer risk rating systems.</li><li>Understanding of financial regulations and laws related to financial crime, such as the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions.</li></ul> <p><b>What we look for</b></p><br> <p>Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.</p><br> <p><b>What we offer</b></p><br> <p>We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:</p><br> <ul><li><b>Continuous learning:</b> You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.</li><li><b>Success as defined by you:</b> We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.</li><li><b>Transformative leadership:</b> We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.</li><li><b>Diverse and inclusive culture:</b> You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.</li></ul> <p><b>If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.</b></p><br> <p><b>The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.</b></p><br> <p><b>EY | Building a better working world</b></p><br> <p>EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.</p><br> <p>Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.</p><br> <p>Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.</p><br> <p>For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.</p><br><br> </div>
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<p>With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.<br>Come join our 31,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!</p><br><p><u>Employee Contract Type:</u></p><br>Local - Fixed Term Employee (Fixed Term)<p><u>Job Description:</u></p><br><p><b><u><span>JOB OPPORTUNITY</span></u></b></p><br><p><b><u><span>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa</span></u></b></p><br><p><span>World Vision International is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and their communities worldwide to reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty and injustice. World Vision - Iraq Office is looking for a highly qualified and motivated person for the position of </span><b><span>Market Systems Development Specialist - Ninewa</span><span>.</span></b></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>PURPOSE OF POSITION</span></u><span>:</span></b></span></p><br><p><span><span>The </span><b><span>Market Systems Development Specialist</span></b><span> will lead the design and implementation of inclusive market systems interventions under the </span><b><span>“Sustainable and Resilient Future – Ninewa”</span></b><span> project. The role focuses on applying World Vision’s Markets for Communities approach to strengthen market linkages between producers, private sector actors, and public institutions, ensuring efficiency, sustainability, and inclusivity. The Specialist will identify opportunities to improve market functionality, facilitate value chain development, and design solutions that promote market growth and resilience. Responsibilities include building the capacity of project staff and partners on market systems development, harmonizing implementation and monitoring tools, and ensuring quality assurance in all economic development activities. The position will work closely with livelihood staff, saving groups, and financial institutions including microfinance providers to enable integrated market systems development and deliver measurable impact for farmers and local businesses.</span></span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>1. </span><span>Technical Leadership, Mapping of key stakeholders, coordination of the Market, and Value Chain Analysis:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Provide technical leadership on market systems and value chains for the Sustainable and Resilient Future–Ninewa project, adopting the Markets for Communities module;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Map and connect smallholder producers and saving groups to key market players (private/public/financial institutions) to increase productivity, profitability, and household incomes;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Develop/contribute training materials and manuals for management of agricultural and non-agricultural enterprises— including collection centers and value chain improvement;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify and support niche commercialization opportunities (e.g., high-value crops, off‑farm opportunities).</span></p><br><p><span>2. </span><span>Monitoring, evaluation, reporting, learning, and knowledge management:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Develop data collection tools and techniques to monitor interventions (including volume and value of marketed products in collection centers/cooperatives);</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Conduct follow-up visits to assess progress and provide technical support;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Document lessons learned, best practices, successes, case studies, and impacts for internal/external sharing;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Assist the Project Manager and MEAL Specialist in preparing timely, accurate, high-quality donor reports;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Apply innovative approaches to monitor and evaluate performance, effectiveness, and impact of livelihood interventions;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Support baseline and endline studies, research sustainable livelihoods and economic development; document case studies showing social transformation and sustainable development outcomes.</span></p><br><p><span>3. </span><span>Partnerships, networking, external engagements, and advocacy:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify, profile, and build strategic linkages with partners across value chains, market systems, and financial inclusion;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Liaise with financial institutions/MFIs to enable tailored financing and product development for commodity improvement and SME growth;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Ensure effective coordination and engagement among project partners and stakeholders for delivery of the Business Plan for Economic Empowerment;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Establish and maintain relations with Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and other relevant stakeholders;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Increase project visibility through engagement in value chain and market systems development;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Promote cross-learning through networks; participate in networking meetings and guide members toward mutually beneficial livelihood improvements;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Represent the project in forums, workshops, and conferences; meet regularly with like-minded bodies to strategize effective Market Systems Development;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Strengthen platforms for prioritized on‑farm, off‑farm, and non‑farm value chains;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify advocacy issues affecting smallholders and mobilize stakeholders to influence policies, remove barriers, and expand access to markets;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Lead mapping/selection/engagement/coordination of private sector actors.</span></p><br><p><span>4. </span><span>Acquisition of grants and resources:</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Identify challenges/opportunities within project areas and formulate concepts/proposals for donors;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Participate in concept note/proposal development for livelihoods/resilience;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Generate quality data and evidence to support proposals and showcase impacts;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Build/strengthen relationships with private sector actors and donors to explore funding;</span></p><br><p><span><span>· </span></span><span>Leverage ground evidence to attract additional financing for market systems interventions.</span></p><br><p><span>Perform other duties as required</span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Master’s degree in Agribusiness, Rural Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or any other related field.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>A Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience may be considered in place of a Master’s.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>At least 5 years of relevant work experience in designing and implementing economic development/Market System development projects in the Private sector, Public or Non-Government Organizations.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Must have an awareness of key market system-related project models and approaches such as inclusive Market Systems Development, Local Value Chain Development (LVCD), Business Facilitation, (BF), Saving Groups, Microfinance, Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA), Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture (NSA), Farmer Managed Natural Resources (FMNR), Citizen Voice and Action (CVA), Cash/Food Programming, and CBDRM.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, and international development agencies.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Sound knowledge of the Iraq Resilience and Livelihood programming context</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Demonstrated ability to work in Resilience and Livelihood programs across Iraq</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong project management skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong capacity building skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Good interpersonal skills</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to work with minimal supervision</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written).</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Proficiency in English (spoken and written).</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Capacity to carry training materials and equipment as needed.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>No specific physical limitations, but reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience in designing and delivering Training of Trainers (ToT) programs.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Familiarity with climate-smart agriculture, sustainable land management, and water conservation techniques.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Strong facilitation, coaching, and mentoring skills.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Knowledge of local agricultural systems, market dynamics, and value chains in Iraq.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Experience with donor-funded projects, particularly those funded by UN agencies or international NGOs.</span></p><br><p><span><b><u><span>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</span></u></b></span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>The position is based in Ninewa-Mosul.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Willingness to travel frequently within Ninewa Governorate, including rural and field locations. (Up to 80% of the time)</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to work in a multicultural and occasionally high-pressure environment.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Flexibility to adapt to changing project needs and field conditions.</span></p><br><p><span>· </span><span>Ability to conduct field visits in rural/agricultural settings, which may involve walking on uneven terrain and exposure to outdoor conditions.</span></p><br><p><u>Applicant Types Accepted:</u></p><br>Local Applicants Only </div>