how to find work in iraq

Since compiling our initial list of reconstruction contracts in Iraq, we have received inquiries on how to find information on job and business opportunities in Iraq. A common complaint is how difficult it is to find out where to start. Unfortunately, the US Govt has not made it as simple as they could have by posting all of the relevant information on one web site.

As a courtesy for those looking, below is a list of some of the links that might prove helpful for researching information. Visit the websites for more details before calling or sending an email. Please be sure to read all of the related restrictions and requirements posted at these sites.

Disclaimer: The information was collected from sources on the web as of June 1, 2003. We make no warranty that the information provided is correct, complete, or up to date. This does not represent an endorsement of any of the groups or individuals listed.

General Information:

Iraq Reconstruction Task Force within the International Trade Administration
http://www.export.gov/iraq/
(866) 352-IRAQ (4727)
IraqInfo@mail.doc.gov

Defense Procurement Policy and Acquisition
http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/iraqreconstruction/iraqcontractinfo.htm

Information on US Govt Iraq Reconstruction Contracts:

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) website
http://www.usaid.gov/iraq/about_reconstruction.html
For a list of prime contractors:
http://www.usaid.gov/iraq/form/company.html

Department of Defense (DOD) Army Corps of Engineers
http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/cepa/iraq/iraq.htm
Contractors interested in work related to Iraqi oil facilities should contact the DoD contractor hotline 866-461-5171

U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)
http://www.export.gov/iraq/

U.S. Department of State (DOS)
http://www.state.gov/g/inl/

All inquiries or information regarding capabilities should be sent to dpap@osd.mil.

For a list of services and supplies to be imported to Iraq by sector:
http://www.un.org/Depts/oip/dp/dp12/dp12toc.htm

Additional Agencies for information on commercial opportunities in Iraq:

U.S. Department of Commerce -- Bureau of Industry and Security
http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/

U.S. Department of Agriculture -- Foreign Agricultural Service
http://www.fas.usda.gov/excredits/iraq.htm

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
http://www.hq.usace.army.mil/cepa/iraq/iraq.htm

U.S. Department of the Treasury -- Office of Foreign Asset Control
http://www.treas.gov/offices/enforcement/ofac/

Information related to the repair of the Iraqi oil infrastructure:

Synopses and solicitations will be posted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Southwestern Division (SWD), at the Federal Business Opportunities website - click Vendors
http://www.fedbizopps.gov

The Point of Contact (POC) in SWD is the Director of Contracting
214-767-2476

Information about this mission is available at the Corps of Engineers website:
http://www.usace.army.mil

Information about subcontracting opportunities with the current prime contractor (BRS) can be obtained by contacting the contractor's point of contact
dwayne.bourque@halliburton.com

Information on commercial opportunities with Halliburton/KBR:

Halliburton/KBR - general info
http://halliburton.com/news/archive/2003/kbrnws_032403.jsp

Employment Contact
jobs@halliburton.com
(p) 800.888.7668
ext. 8005

Supplier/Procurement Contact
Dave Ireland
dave.ireland@halliburton.com

Supplier Diversity Contact
Linda Holloway
linda.holloway@halliburton.com

Information on commercial opportunities with Bechtel:

Bechtel's Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction Program
http://www.bechtel.com/iraq.html

For a list of Bechtel subcontractors:
http://www.export.gov/iraq/commercial/index.html

Interested suppliers and contractors should access Bechtel's global supplier and contractor data base
https://supplier.bechtel.com

For employment with Bechtel, as an individual, send your resume/CV and a cover letter using the following phrase: "Reference: Iraq," to the following e-mail address: staffpx@bechtel.com

For reconstruction work with Bechtel in Iraq, please forward resume/CV and a cover letter and use the following phrase: "Reference: Iraq," to the following e-mail address: staffpx@bechtel.com

Publications:

Iraq Business Reporter
weekly $50 week Free copies of the first four published issues
http://www.TradeDataSource.com/

Iraq Reconstruction Report
bi-monthly publication by World Trade Executive $1495 year
http://www.wtexec.com/irr.html

Iraq Reconstruction Reporter
http://www.topiksolutions.com/issues/gingg/

Information on humanitarian assistance in Iraq:

List of NGO's working in Iraq (you will need to research contact info)
http://www.agoodplacetostart.org/wdww.php

For humanitarian work with Bechtel in Iraq, please forward resume/CV and a cover letter and use the following phrase: "Reference: Iraq," to the following e-mail address: staffpx@bechtel.com

Additional:

Gulf Job Sites
Employment opportunities in the Gulf. Sporadically reports jobs.
http://www.gulfjobsites.com/jobsites/articles/iraqi_reconstruction.shtml

Job listings have also been posted on sites like monster.com and in the want ads of newspapers. Try "Middle East" and/or "Iraq" when searching on-line job sites.

Google of "Jobs" "Iraq" brought up quite a few listings. Also try "Employment" "Iraq"

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We wish everyone success in their search for work and/or business opportunities.