Job Offer: Economic Assistant at the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Iraq

Who may apply: All interested candidates.

Summary: Embassy of the Czech Republic in Iraq is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Economic Assistant. This position is full-time (40 hours per week).

Start date: As soon as possible. (Please note that the clearance period may take 2-3 months.)

Duties: The position is responsible for a wide range of analytical reporting and information gathering on the macroeconomic economic situation, trade, investments, but also the sociopolitical situation in Iraq; day-to-day networking with Iraqi institutions and business representatives; preparation of briefs for the Ambassador, his Deputy, and the Economic Counsellor.

Education: University degree in Economics, Finance, or Business Administration is preferred, candidates with a degree in political science, international relations, or other social or humanities degrees are also encouraged to apply.

Experience: Relevant professional experience in trade, business, commercial activities, or government-related positions. Experience from other embassies, especially from the commerce department, is highly welcomed. Applicants with only relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.

Language: English B2+, Arabic fluent

Job knowledge: Thorough knowledge of Iraqi economy, political developments, business sector, commercial environment, agriculture, and industry.

Skills and Abilities:

Ability to research, assess and analyze a wide range of complex economic and political issues, and prepare analysis and reports on these issues.

Ability to develop and maintain an extensive range of mid and high-level contacts in the Iraqi government and private sector.

Excellent written and spoken English, excellent spelling skills.

Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Duration appointment: Fixed period of one year with an annual extension of the contract, probationary period of three months at the beginning of the appointment.

Benefits: Annual financial benefits in addition to the salary.

The successful applicant will be required to pass security clearance by Czech authorities.

Please send us an email with your CV (max 2 pages) and motivation letter (max 1 page; please include one paragraph, where you answer the following question: “What do you think are the main opportunities for the Czech companies in Iraq and how can you help us to use these opportunities?”) to Commerce_Baghdad@mzv.cz if you are interested in this position by January 8, 2023.