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External Affairs and Social Performance Unit Lead

Kirkuk, Iraq Full Time Strategy & Business Development Due 30/11/2026 (27 days left)

Job Vacancy: External Affairs and Social Performance Unit Lead
Company: AT Group
Location: Kirkuk, Iraq
Job Type: Full-time

Working Days: 5 days per week

AT Group is looking for an External Affairs and Social Performance Unit Lead on behalf of an oil and gas company in Kirkuk, to build trusted relationships with government, communities and partners, and to ensure our operations create lasting local benefit.

Local candidates from across Iraq, including local candidates in Kirkuk, are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the external affairs and social performance team and its annual plan and budget.
Manage relationships with the Ministries of Oil, North Oil Company, Kirkuk Governorate, local councils, tribal and community leaders.
Run stakeholder mapping, community engagement and a grievance mechanism across all field areas.
Plan and deliver social investment and local content programmes (local hiring, suppliers, education, health).
Manage social risk, land access and resettlement issues in line with IFC Performance Standards.
Prepare briefings, reports and communications for management and partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Communications or a related field; Master's preferred.
10+ years in external affairs, community relations or social performance, with 4+ years leading a team.
Oil and gas, mining or major-infrastructure experience in Iraq or the region.
Strong understanding of Kirkuk's social, ethnic and political context.
Knowledge of IFC Performance Standards and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.
Fluent Kurdish or Arabic and English; Turkmen is a plus.

What we offer

One meal per day and transportation
Competitive salary and professional development