Project title: ‘’EU Facility supporting policy dialogue and technical assistance in Iraq’’

Brief description of the project: The specific objective of this assignment is to strengthen public institutions and develop capacities for policymaking, planning, and implementation in view of engaging with non-state actors, responding to citizens’ needs and contributing to general socio-economic development including domestic revenue mobilization. Within this framework, the purpose of this contract is to provide on-demand technical assistance open to all Government entities targeted by EU interventions in Iraq through EU Special Measures and the EU multi-annual indicative program 2021-2026, as well as technical assistance directly to the EU delegation and support to the EU delegation for policy dialogue.
 

For an assignment: Inclusive Social Protection Framework Analysis & Comparative Study

DAI is looking to recruit: NKE4 SENIOR NON-KEY EXPERT: COMPARATIVE CASE STUDY LEAD 

ASSIGNMENT PURPOSE

The ultimate purpose of this assignment is to produce a comprehensive array of assessments, analyses, and comparative studies to provide strategic insight and direction to the EUD and its implementing partners to engage in transformative reforms across the suite of Iraq’s social safety net programs. Grounded in the political economy assessment produced by the Social Protection PEA assignment and informed by the Social Protection Programme for Iraq: Leveraging Effective Response and Accelerating Reform’s Mid-Term Review of Phase 1 and the thematic evaluation of the social protection sector.

ASSIGNMENT OBJECTIVES

COMPONENT A: Enhancing Equity in Social Protection: Developing an Inclusive Framework for Iraq's National ProgramsCOMPONENT B: Leveraging Global Insights on Social Protection Systems and Food Subsidy Programs’ Reforms
 

The expert will carry out the following tasks:

Lead research and writing for Component B.Carry out a comparative study of social protection systems in Iraq, analysing the situation in Iraq in the light of experiences of countries with similar challenges that have successfully conducted social protection reforms. Develop concrete recommendations for the reform of the Iraqi social protection, taking into account these findings.In coordination with the EUD,  carry out outreach activities to relevant governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, presenting the findings. 

Qualifications, experience, and skills required:

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public administration, social policies, or another related field. 8 years of relevant experience (or 10 years in case of bachelor’s degree only)Broad and deep understanding of global examples of social protection modernisation programs and an existing network in these countries to gather and analyse relevant information.Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal and communication skills.Excellent report drafting and presentation skills.Language requirements: Fluent spoken and written English language proficiency. Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.
 

Commencement date: Expected to commence in May 2025, subject to EUD approvals and coordination. Completion is expected within one year of commencement.

Input: Part-time, contract

Duration of the assignment: Up to 60 days

Place of the assignment: Baghdad, Republic of Iraq with possible travel to Erbil, KRI and other countries relevant to the comparative study.

The interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs in English no later than 28th of February!

Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted!

 

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