Work on one of the world's largest oil fields. 7+ years petroleum engineering. Rotation package (28/28). USD 8,000-16,000/month plus full expat benefits.
Lead infrastructure reconstruction projects across Iraq. PMP required. 10+ years construction PM experience. USD 7,000-14,000/month with hardship allowance.
Lead child protection and education programmes across Iraq. 7+ years humanitarian experience. Arabic preferred. USD 5,000-9,000/month plus UN benefits.
Manage health, safety and environment for a world-leading oilfield services company. NEBOSH required. 8+ years HSE in oil and gas. USD 6,000-12,000/month rotation.
Build next-gen telecom products for Kurdistan's leading mobile operator. 3+ years software development. Erbil is safe and offers a good expat lifestyle. USD 2,000-4,500/month.
Lead financial operations for an international oil company based in Erbil. CPA or ACCA required. 7+ years finance experience. USD 3,500-7,000/month.
Iraq holds the world's fifth-largest proven oil reserves. BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Lukoil, and dozens of oilfield services companies (Schlumberger, Halliburton, Baker Hughes) all operate large-scale in Basra and the southern fields.
The Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KRI), centred on Erbil, is a genuinely safe and commercially active environment. International oil companies, NGOs, construction firms, and telecoms operators all maintain significant presences there. Erbil has international schools, good restaurants, and a comfortable expat lifestyle.
Baghdad is home to UN agencies, major international NGOs, international banks, and reconstruction contractors. Experienced international professionals working with established organisations navigate it successfully.
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