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New Jobs in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: Social Cohesion and Community Mobilization Specialist (UNDP) Administration Coordinator (Médecins du Monde) Research Assistant (International Organization for Migration, IOM) Consultant - Livelihood Specialist (International Organization for Migration, IOM) Human Resources Coordinator (Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC) (Source: UN) (Recruitment image via Shutterstock)

New Jobs in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraq: Chief of Operations (UNICEF) Nutrition Specialist (UNICEF) Business Support Assistant (World Food Programme, WFP) Parliamentary Development Expert (UNDP) (Source: UN) (Recruitment image via Shutterstock)

After The Islamic State, Kirkuk Plans Independence

This article was originally published by Niqash. Any opinions expressed are those of the author, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. As extremists are driven out of northern Iraq, the much contested Kirkuk province looks to the future. Politicians are discussing their options, including becoming an independent region. There are all […]

Video: Twin Bombings kill Dozens in Baghdad

From Al Jazeera. Any opinions expressed are those of the authors, and do not necessarily reflect the views of Iraq Business News. ISIL has claimed responsibility for two bomb attacks in the Iraqi capital that killed at least 28 people. A car packed with explosives blew up in a commercial street in Baghdad, and a […]

AMTEC Wins $85m Iraq Defense Contract

By John Lee. AMTEC Corporation has heen awarded an $84,546,877 firm-fixed-price, foreign military sales contract (Iraq) for 40mm grenade systems. One bid was solicited with one received, according to a statement from the US Department of Defense. The work will be performed in Janesville, Wisconsin, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2018. AMTEC is […]

Lukoil eyes further Investment in Iraq

By John Lee. The Chief Executive of Russia's Lukoil has said he expects further investment in Iraq, now that the country "actively repaying" the international oil companies for their investment in the country. Vagit Alekperov (pictured) told Reuters: "Iraq is very actively repaying the operators. The situation has changed dramatically. "We know about the IMF […]

Italy Provides More Funding for Stabilization Activities

Italy Provides Additional Funding for Stabilization Activities in Liberated Areas The Italian Republic is contributing an additional US$4.91 million (€4.5 million) to UNDP’s Funding Facility for Immediate Stabilization (FFIS), which finances fast-track initiatives in areas liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This follows a contribution of $2.72 million (€2.5 million) […]

UN Advertises 10 New Jobs in Iraqi Kurdistan

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraqi Kurdistan: World Food Prorgamme - Assistant Storekeeper (UNDP) World Food Prorgamme - Driver (UNDP) Senior Advisor - Economic Development Policies & PPP (UNDP) Logistics Manager (UNICEF) Call Centre Operator (United Nations Office for Project Services, UNOPS) National Project Coordinator (United Nations Industrial Development Organization, […]

UN Advertises 8 New Jobs in Iraq

By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised several new positions in Iraq: Protection and Advocacy Manager (International Rescue Committee, IRC) Education Project Manager (Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC) ICLA Officer - Information & Counseling (Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC) ICLA Officer - Legal Assistance (Norwegian Refugee Council, NRC) Senior Public Financial Management Advisor (Chemonics International) Associate […]

Military Strikes Continue Against ISIL Terrorists

U.S. and coalition military forces continued to attack Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant terrorists in Iraq and Syria on Monday, Combined Joint Task Force Operation Inherent Resolve officials reported on Tuesday. Officials reported details of the latest strikes, noting that assessments of results are based on initial reports. Strikes in Syria Attack, bomber, […]

Big Investment In Umm Qasr Port

By John Lee. Philippines-based International Container Terminal Services (ICTSI) is investing $130 million in Umm Qasr port, according to a report from Reuters. The Manila-based port management company signed a contract with General Company for Ports of Iraq involving the container facilities at Umm Qasr; it will operate, develop and expand the port. The three-stage […]

LukOil Attributes Higher Production to West Qurna-2

By John Lee. Russian oil company Lukoil has announced that, in the first quarter of 2016, the Group received 2.6 million tonnes of compensation crude from Iraq's state-owned South Oil Company as cost compensation within the West Qurna-2 project (in the first quarter of 2015, the Group received 2.3 million tonnes of compensation crude oil). […]