Employees at the Department of Labor get the ‘opportunities in Iraq’ email …
As you may know, in previous years some DOL staff volunteered and were deployed to Iraq to help rebuild the country’s government and infrastructure. The Department is again looking for volunteers to assist with the Iraq reconstruction efforts, which are so vital to building stability and democracy in that country.
Specifically, the Department of Labor has been asked to provide detailees for two positions at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad. The first position requires labor law experience and a background in pension and labor law reform and government employment restructuring. This position is a one-year assignment in the embassy in Baghdad.
The other position requires public affairs experience and this person would work as part of a team assisting journalists covering the Iraq reconstruction. This position is typically a three-month assignment in the embassy in Baghdad.
Individuals volunteering for service at the U.S. Embassy would continue to be employees of the Department of Labor during their service and would retain all current pay and benefits. Additional compensation may also be authorized. Assignments would probably begin this Spring or early Summer, but dates certain have not yet been set.
If you are interested in this opportunity or would like more information, please contact ******* by email no later than COB Friday, April 14. During the week of April 17, those who have contacted Leon will be invited to a State Department briefing during which there will be an opportunity to meet with DOL employees who have been to Iraq. There may be additional volunteer opportunities in the future, so please indicate whether you are interested in an immediate assignment or a later date. Please contact Leon ******* if you would like to attend.
Additional general information about working and living in Iraq can be found on the Department of State website.
Thank you for your cooperation.
See the earlier emails to the Departments of Energy, Housing and Urban Development and Commerce here.
