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: NKE6 SENIOR NON-KEY EXPERT: DATA MODELING/STATISTICIAN 

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:

Development and implementation of a data modelling framework to identify intersecting inequalities, leveraging the IHSES and census data alongside primary research to understand which communities are served well and which are missed as well as predict vulnerable communities in need of early intervention.

Qualifications, experience, and skills required:

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as public administration, social policies, or another related field. 10 years of relevant experience (or 15 years in case of bachelor’s degree only)Good understanding of social policies and social protection challenges required.Sound knowledge and existing relationships with GoI institutions relevant to the assignment, including MoLSA, MoT, MoE, MoP, etc. Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal and communication skills.Excellent report drafting 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 40 days

Place of the assignment: Baghdad, Republic of Iraq with possible travel to Erbil, KRI.

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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