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Government to Offer Jobs Rebuilding Iraq and Afghanistan

Unique opportunity for civilians to serve our country 

By , About.com Guide

Looking for a challenging civilian job in which you can serve our country while making a true contribution to world peace? If so, SOFIA - Support Our Friends in Iraq and Afghanistan - a branch of the Department of Defense may have just the job for you.

The Department of Defense is seeking to hire highly skilled and deeply motivated U.S. citizens to work as civilians assisting the Coalition Provisional Authority (CPA) in rebuilding the nations of Iraq and Afghanistan. This is a unique opportunity to serve our country.

People who submit a resume need to understand that conditions may be harsh, primitive and hazardous. Conversely, there may be few opportunities in life to make such a lasting contribution to world peace. Prior experience in the military should be a big help in adapting to the mission. Individuals will be hired by the department through the U.S. Army, which is the executive agent. SOFIA anticipates that most jobs will be offered for 12-month tours, with options to extend.

For more information, please visit the SOFIA Job Opportunities Website, where jobs will be posted as soon as they are announced.

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