Despite the danger, there is a lot of interest in Iraq job opportunities. Billions of dollars have been allocated to construction and reconstruction projects throughout Iraq. Salaries are high and the lure of making more money that one could sometimes make in years at home is hard to resist.
Some jobs in Iraq start at about $80,000 a year. Others pay more. In most cases, housing and meals are provided. If you work overseas long enough (over 330 days) that income is excluded from United States taxes. Review the IRS guidelines for the details.
Iraq job postings are available online and, in many cases, job seekers can apply online for Iraq employment.
Keep in mind though, these opportunities are very competive. Halliburton, for example, has a backlog of applicants interested in Iraq employment. In addition, there are entry and visa restrictions for travel to Iraq and extensive experience and security clearances are required for some positions. So, even though there are jobs listed, the process isn't going to be simple.
Iraq Job Listings
All Iraq Jobs
Database of Iraq jobs and contracts.
Monster Jobs in Iraq
Iraq job postings and employment listings from Jobs.com/Monster. Includes security, consulting and other Iraq job opportunities.
Escape Artist
Directory of sites with Middle East job postings.
ExpatsDirect
Enter Iraq in the "Location" box for a list of available job openings.
Fluor
Fluor Corporation is one of the world's largest, publicly owned engineering, procurement, construction, and maintenance services organizations. Click on Careers, then Iraq jobs.
Halliburton Jobs
Search for job and career opportunities with Halliburton by location and job category.
Indeed.com Iraq Jobs
Iraq jobs from a variety of sources. Current listings include Iraq defense contractor, communications, intelligence, and administrative openings.
KBR Jobs
Halliburton's KBR subsidiary is responsible for Iraq engineering, construction, operations and maintenance, logistics and project management jobs, including truck driving positions.
Iraq Project and Contracting Office
The Iraq Project and Contracting Office is responsible for all activities associated with project, asset, construction and financial management of the reconstruction effort undertaken by the United States.
OverseasJobs
Search using "Iraq" as a keyword to generate Iraq job listings.
ReliefWeb
Humanitarian job positings in Iraq and other countries.
USAJOBS
Enter "Iraq" in the Keyword Search box, then click on Search at the bottom of the page for a list of government jobs in Iraq.
State Department: Iraq Jobs
Overview of Iraq jobs, clearances, and benefits information from the US State Department.
