Provincial Council of Basra formulates strategic plan to contribute to effective management of the oil and gas sector The southern Governorate of Iraq, Basra, now has a three-year strategic plan for oil and gas. As a key pillar of Basra’s economy, this industry is supposed to employ thousands of workers and generate billions of dollars […]
The Government of Italy has contributed an additional US$2.7 million (€2.4 million) to UNDP’s Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS), which finances fast-track initiatives in areas liberated from the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). This brings Italy’s total contribution to FFS to almost US$10.6 million (€9.4 million) to date. Based on priorities identified […]
Planning Prospects for the Reconstruction and Recovery of Mosul Discussed with Key Partners The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat), under the patronage of the Secretariat of the Council of Ministers, hosted a seminar in Baghdad to discuss Planning Prospects for the Reconstruction and Recovery of Mosul. The event gathered a wide range of partners, […]
The Government of the Republic of Korea and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a partnership agreement today for US$4 million to support stabilization and recovery in newly liberated areas in Iraq. Korea’s contribution will be channeled through UNDP’s Funding Facility for Stabilization (FFS), which finances fast-track initiatives in areas retaken from ISIL. This is […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: GBV Manager, International Medical Corps MHPSS Consultant, International Medical Corps Field Coordinator, International Medical Corps Program Coordinator, International Medical Corps Community Liaison Manager, Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Human Resources Assistant, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Administration Officer, Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) Admin Assistant, Norwegian […]
The European Commission has adopted a €60.4 million stabilisation package to support Iraq after the liberation of areas held by Da'esh, with the country still facing humanitarian, security, stabilisation and reconciliation challenges. This new funding comes in addition to EU humanitarian aid in the country and other forms of financial assistance that now total €608.4 […]
Stabilization in Mosul: 300 projects underway and 10,000 people put to work Three years of ISIL occupation and fierce fighting to retake the Mosul caused widespread destruction. In 10 months, nearly one million Iraqis fled the city. 700,000 are still displaced. Mosul is one of the largest stabilization challenges the people of Iraq and the […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Finanzfachkräfte (m/w) für das Projektportfolio, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) Senior Advisor Stabilisation, UN Development Programme (UNDP) Programme Specialist, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Driver & Logistics Clerk, United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) Programme Analyst, Gender/GBV, United Nations Assistance Mission […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Area Manager, World Vision National Humanitarian Affairs Officer, Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) Programme Specialist, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Electrician, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Programme Analyst, Gender/GBV, Agency: UNFPA, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) […]
"The fight against Isil in Iraq is being won. Some 90 % of the areas previously held by Isil have been liberated, and over two million internally displaced Iraqis have returned home. These people are in a very vulnerable situation. It is vital that access to schools, hospitals and other basic services is restored as […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Communication/Public Information Associate, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) National Humanitarian Affairs Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Nurse, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Political Affairs Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Chief, Human Rights Component, […]
By John Lee. The United Nations has advertised new positions in Iraq: Senior Electoral Officer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Chief of Unit, Central Warehouse, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Engineer, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Security Information Analyst, United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Field Security Advisor, […]
