Local Social Security and Formalization Coordination Consultant for Tripartite Groups in Basra

Under the EU-funded project “Social Protection Programme for Iraq: Leveraging Effective Response and Accelerating Reform,” the International Labour Organization is seeking a Local Social Security Consultant in Basra to coordinate the work of the tripartite consultation group in the governorate.
The primary objective of the Local Social Security and Formalization Consultant is to facilitate the effective coordination and collaboration of the tripartite plus constituents in Basra Governorate, ensuring social dialogue among
 
all stakeholders to successful facilitate and follow up on the expansion of social security coverage under the new Retirement and Social Security Law No. 18 of 2023, effective social security participation and progressive transition from the informal to the formal economy among workers and economic units.
This role focuses on strengthening coordination and information exchange between the Social Security Department, trade unions, employers' organizations, and other relevant stakeholders. Key responsibilities include organizing meetings, workshops, and coordination events; identifying and addressing challenges in tripartite-plus discussions; overseeing the implementation of the new Law; facilitating the exchange, interpretation, and preliminary analysis of information and data; and monitoring progress to assess impact and support the extension of social security coverage to all workers in the governorate and progressive transition to formality.