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German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GMAC) in Iraq

The German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GMAC) supports you if you return to Iraq.

We provide:

  • Advice on working in Iraq and how to find a job.
  • Occupational training and information on the education system in Iraq.
  • Support with starting a small company in Iraq.
  • Psychosocial support and information on the health system in Iraq.
  • Information about programmes for those returning to Iraq.

To make an appointment with our centers best call us on the phone. Our advisor team is also available to answer your questions by e-mail or Facebook Messenger. If you like to make a personal appointment, please arrange date and time in advance.

The advice is for free. It makes no difference if you returned to Iraq from Germany or from another country.

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German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (GMAC)
242 Italian City 1
Erbil
Kurdistan Region Iraq

Our centres in Bagdad and Erbil will be closed for visitors for the time being, consultations will only take place by telephone.
Due to COVID-19, our services might be limited.

Please check our Facebook page to see, if services can be offered without limitations.

‎+964 (0)751 741 16 55
gmac-erbil@giz.de
Write to us via Facebook Messenger
Visit us on Facebook

Iraqi-German Center for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration (GMAC)
Al-Jadiryah, Presidential Zone,
Entrance of Coral Hotel
Baghdad, Iraq

Our centres in Bagdad and Erbil will be closed for visitors for the time being, consultations will only take place by telephone.
Due to COVID-19, our services might be limited.

Please check our Facebook page to see, if services can be offered without limitations.

‎+964 (0)770 668 56 26
gmac-baghdad@giz.de
Write to us via Facebook Messenger
Visit us on Facebook

Soran Jawher

Manager of the advice centre

Welcome to the German Centre for Jobs, Migration and Reintegration. I manage the centre and our team of Iraqi advisors. Together we can support you. Seeking new prospects in Iraq? Or are you interested in working or studying in Germany? We have a large network, both in Iraq and in Germany.

You are welcome to speak with me or my team. I speak Kurdish, Arabic and English. I also lived in the UK for 12 years, where I also studied.

Soma Wahhab

Advisor on migration and reintegration, contact for females and those who are disadvantaged

I’m happy to advise you how to create a good CV and find work. I also organise workshops for those who are seeking new job opportunities. I can even support you with preparing for an interview. My detailed knowledge also extends to legal migration methods and the risks of illegal migration. In particular I advise females and those in need of protection. I am your point of contact for such matters. My studies were in civil engineering and I have over 5 years’ work experience in various international and local organisations. Our advice sessions can be held in various languages: Kurdish (Sorani and Badini), Arabic or English.

Maaroof Hamad

Advisor

Returning from Germany and want to work in Iraq again? If so, I will gladly advise you about the options in our country. I have a good overview of the job opportunities in the current labour market. I can also give you information on public and private services in the health and education sectors. I have worked for several NGOs in various towns and cities in the Kurdish region for the last ten years. I am happy to advise you in Kurdish (Sorani and Badini), Arabic or English.

Valantina Jaff

Advisor

I can advise you about regular migration channels to Germany. I will also gladly inform you about applying for a job, training or studying in Germany. I am also very familiar with other European countries. I am happy to advise you in Kurdish (Sorani and Badini), Arabic, English or Dutch.

Narin Bahat

Communications specialist

I am happy to inform and advise you online – on Facebook or via email. If you would like to return to Iraq, I can inform you about employment and commercial opportunities in our country. You are welcome to contact me even if you have questions before your possible return. I will communicate with you in Kurdish (Sorani), Arabic, Turkish or English.

Marwan Ahmed

Career and start-up advisor

I’m here for you if you need advice on creating a good CV and finding work. I also organise workshops for those who are seeking new job opportunities. I can even support you with preparing for an interview. Additionally, I can put you in touch with private companies and other organisations. I have over seven years’ work experience – especially in the personnel field. So I know exactly what employers are looking for. Our advice sessions can be held in various languages: Kurdish (Sorani), Arabic or English.

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