{"article":{"id":61436,"heading":"How to Find Work in Iraq","author":"Susie Dow","created":"2003-06-03 05:03:59","modified":"2003-07-24 17:04:32","last_modified":"Fri, 25 Jul 2003 00:04:32","article":"

As a courtesy for those looking, below is a list of some of the links that might prove helpful for researching information. Visit the websites for more details before calling or sending an email. Please be sure to read all of the related regulations, restrictions and requirements posted at these sites.

Disclaimer: The information was collected from sources on the web as of June 1, 2003. We make no warranty that the information provided is correct, complete, or up to date. This does not represent an endorsement of any of the groups or individuals listed.

General Information:

Iraq Reconstruction Task Force within the International Trade Administration

http:\/\/www.export.gov\/iraq\/<\/a>

(866) 352-IRAQ (4727)

IraqInfo@mail.doc.gov<\/a>

Defense Procurement Policy and Acquisition

http:\/\/www.acq.osd.mil\/dpap\/iraqreconstruction\/iraqcontractinfo.htm<\/a>

Information on US Govt Iraq Reconstruction Contracts:

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) website

http:\/\/www.usaid.gov\/iraq\/about_reconstruction.html<\/a>

For a list of prime contractors:

http:\/\/www.usaid.gov\/iraq\/form\/company.html<\/a>

Department of Defense (DOD) Army Corps of Engineers

http:\/\/www.hq.usace.army.mil\/cepa\/iraq\/iraq.htm<\/a>

Contractors interested in work related to Iraqi oil facilities should contact the DoD contractor hotline 866-461-5171

U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC)

http:\/\/www.export.gov\/iraq\/<\/a>

U.S. Department of State (DOS)

http:\/\/www.state.gov\/g\/inl\/<\/a>

All inquiries or information regarding capabilities should be sent to dpap@osd.mil<\/a>.

For a list of services and supplies to be imported to Iraq by sector:

http:\/\/www.un.org\/Depts\/oip\/dp\/dp12\/dp12toc.htm<\/a>

Additional Agencies for information on commercial opportunities in Iraq:

U.S. Department of Commerce -- Bureau of Industry and Security

http:\/\/www.treas.gov\/offices\/enforcement\/ofac\/<\/a>

U.S. Department of Agriculture -- Foreign Agricultural Service

http:\/\/www.fas.usda.gov\/excredits\/iraq.htm<\/a>

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

http:\/\/www.hq.usace.army.mil\/cepa\/iraq\/iraq.htm<\/a>

U.S. Department of the Treasury -- Office of Foreign Asset Control

http:\/\/www.treas.gov\/offices\/enforcement\/ofac\/<\/a>

Information related to the repair of the Iraqi oil infrastructure:

Synopses and solicitations will be posted by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Southwestern Division (SWD), at the Federal Business Opportunities website - click Vendors

http:\/\/www.fedbizopps.gov<\/a>

The Point of Contact (POC) in SWD is the Director of Contracting

214-767-2476

Information about this mission is available at the Corps of Engineers website:

http:\/\/www.usace.army.mil<\/a>

Information about subcontracting opportunities with the current prime contractor (BRS) can be obtained by contacting the contractor's point of contact

dwayne.bourque@halliburton.com<\/a>

Information on commercial opportunities with Halliburton\/KBR:

Employment Contact

jobs@halliburton.com<\/a>

(p) 800.888.7668

ext. 8005

Supplier\/Procurement Contact

Dave Ireland

dave.ireland@halliburton.com<\/a>

Supplier Diversity Contact

Linda Holloway

linda.holloway@halliburton.com<\/a>

Information on commercial opportunities with Bechtel:

Bechtel's Iraq Infrastructure Reconstruction Program

http:\/\/www.bechtel.com\/iraq.html<\/a>

For a list of Bechtel subcontractors:

http:\/\/www.export.gov\/iraq\/commercial\/index.html<\/a>

Interested suppliers and contractors should access Bechtel's global supplier and contractor data base

https:\/\/supplier.bechtel.com<\/a>

For employment with Bechtel, as an individual, send your resume\/CV and a cover letter using the following phrase: \"Reference: Iraq,\" to the following e-mail address: staffpx@bechtel.com<\/a>

For reconstruction work with Bechtel in Iraq, please forward resume\/CV and a cover letter and use the following phrase: \"Reference: Iraq,\" to the following e-mail address: staffpx@bechtel.com<\/a>

Publications:

Iraq Business Reporter

weekly $50 week Free copies of the first four published issues

http:\/\/www.TradeDataSource.com\/<\/a>

Iraq Reconstruction Report

bi-monthly publication by World Trade Executive $1495 year

http:\/\/www.wtexec.com\/irr.html<\/a>

Iraq Reconstruction Reporter

http:\/\/www.amcham.ge\/res\/Bullets_on_1stPage\/IraqReconstructionReport.htm<\/a>

Information on humanitarian assistance in Iraq:

List of NGO's working in Iraq (you will need to research contact info)

http:\/\/www.agoodplacetostart.org\/wdww.php<\/a>

For humanitarian work with Bechtel in Iraq, please forward resume\/CV and a cover letter and use the following phrase: \"Reference: Iraq,\" to the following e-mail address: staffpx@bechtel.com<\/a>

Additional:

Job listings have also been posted on sites like monster.com and in the want ads of newspapers. Try \"Middle East\" and\/or \"Iraq\" when searching on-line job sites.

Google of \"Jobs\" \"Iraq\" brought up quite a few listings. Also try \"Employment\" \"Iraq\"

Note:

We wish everyone success in their search for work and\/or business opportunities.

<\/p>\n","contact":"blogistonpost@yahoo.com","link":"http:\/\/blogistonpost.blogspot.com\/","address":"","phone":"","parent_id":0,"mime_type":"text\/plain","summary":"Since compiling our initial list of reconstruction contracts in Iraq, we have received inquiries on how to find information on job and business opportunities in Iraq. A common complaint is how difficult it is to find out where to start. Unfortunately, the US Govt has not made it as simple as they could have by posting all of the relevant information on one web site. Those unfamilliar with government contracts are placed at a disadvantage as a result.","numcomment":6,"fileurl":"\/uploads\/","filesize":null,"article_url":"\/news\/2003\/06\/61436.php"},"attachments":[],"comments":[{"id":61437,"heading":"Jobs","article":"It's a sad commentary on the US economy that to find work, you have to look in post-war Iraq.","author":"dg","parent_id":61436,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2003-06-03 05:08:12","modified":"2003-06-03 05:08:12","fileurl":""},{"id":61559,"heading":"Duh","article":"The government didn't put the info on a web site because someone other than Halliburton\/Bechtel might be able to get the work. It's so obvious the money is only for insiders hooked into Cheney and friends.","author":"p-b","parent_id":61436,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2003-06-03 18:42:00","modified":"2003-06-03 18:42:00","fileurl":""},{"id":61977,"heading":"Small Businesses Struggle for Contracts","article":"Black Enterprise has a good article today on the difficulties facing small business owners in getting govt contracts.\r\n\r\nExcerpts:\r\n\r\nIn the past, contracts as small as $100,000 were given to individuals. But over the last decade, in an attempt to increase efficiencies, contract sizes have been regularly increasing, which prevents smaller business owners from participating. Smaller companies used to work with contract officers to gain access. But the decline in the use of contract officers has left many minority business owners out of the loop.\r\n\r\nIn the case of manufacturing, Cox says the private sector is sourcing many of its services to cheaper offshore producers, so applications for software development are being produced more and more in China, India, and the Philippines.\r\n\r\n[...]\r\n\r\nA good place to start is the Federal Business Opportunities Website (www.fedbizopps.gov), which offers information on available contracts. In addition, the Department of Defense Business Opportunities (www.dodbusopps.com) has information on regulations entrepreneurs will need to be aware of. The SBA's Website (www.sba.gov\/GC\/indexcontacts-sbsd.html) offers a state-by-state list of first-tier firms looking for subcontractors and their contact numbers. Entrepreneurs who believe they have been shut out of contracts due to bundling practices can alert the SBA at www.sba.gov\/GC\/indexprogramsbundlingreport.html.\r\n\r\n","author":"Susie Dow","parent_id":61436,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2003-06-04 20:25:18","modified":"2003-06-04 20:25:18","fileurl":""},{"id":62655,"heading":"Help me","article":"I'm mentally unstable.","author":"Eric","parent_id":61436,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2003-06-06 16:27:53","modified":"2003-06-06 16:27:53","fileurl":""},{"id":62965,"heading":"?","article":"Don't you care?","author":"Eric","parent_id":61436,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2003-06-06 17:23:50","modified":"2003-06-06 17:23:50","fileurl":""},{"id":74155,"heading":"Mr","article":"All This links didnt work \r\n I have BS degree and I apply for 100 job but unfortunately no luck","author":"Basil","parent_id":61436,"mime_type":"text\/plain","created":"2003-07-24 17:04:32","modified":"2003-07-24 17:04:32","fileurl":""}]}