Government Liasion Officer at woodplc

Basra, Al-Basrah, Iraq -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Government Relations, Regulatory Affairs, Stakeholder Engagement, Negotiation, Compliance, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Relationship Building, Cultural Awareness, Adaptability, Resilience, Arabic, English

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Wood is recruiting for a Government Liaison Officer to join our Iraq Operations Business. This role is a full-time on-site role in Basra, Iraq with local travel requirement. #Wood #basra #Iraq #governmentrelations #compliance #tax #oilandgas The role This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Government Liaison Officer to join our Iraq Business Unit. Our Clients and Projects Designing the future. Transforming the world. Wood is an integral part of operations in Iraq, and we are continuing to grow our footprint across the country. With a 90-year heritage, 10 major contracts and over 850 employees, we have the skills, expertise and asset knowledge to support clients to deliver energy security and decarbonisation ambitions. Wood excels in supporting our clients to deliver complex upstream and midstream oil and gas projects in Iraq delivering maintenance, modifications and engineering solutions. We are committed to decarbonising existing assets, producing cleaner energy and developing a sustainable national workforce, ensuring the long-term growth of the region What we can offer Meaningful and interesting projects Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment. Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ services of our employees at 5-year service milestones Role Purpose: To serve as the primary representative of the company in Iraq for all matters involving government authorities, regulatory bodies, and local institutions. This role ensures compliance with local laws and regulations, facilitates operational approvals, and fosters strong relationships with key stakeholders to support the company’s strategic and operational objectives. Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Responsibilities

This role serves as the primary company representative in Iraq for all interactions with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and local institutions. The officer ensures compliance with local laws, facilitates operational approvals, and builds strong relationships to support strategic and operational objectives.