Nouakchott - Post Report Question and Answers
What types of jobs do most expatriate spouses/partners have? Locally based or telecommuting? Full-time or part-time? Can you comment on local salary scales?
There have been more EFM openings advertised and folks that can fill them. As always, the clearance process seems to be the biggest hurdle for people being able to start. - Jan 2023
Lots of jobs at the US embassy for spouses. Several spouses telework for their companies back in the States. - Aug 2021
Embassy work. - Aug 2021
Some people can teach at the French or American schools, or at oil companies. - Sep 2020
Local paid jobs may be difficult to find. International NGOs and schools, however, may be options for paid employment. Lots of volunteer opportunities available, especially if you are creative, but some level of Arabic/French would likely be extremely useful. - Apr 2019
I don't know of anyone who works on the economy, but the U.S. Embassy works very hard to employ employee spouses who want to work. - May 2016
NO! - Dec 2015
No. - Apr 2014
No. There are sometimes opportunities at the schools. - Aug 2011
No. - Dec 2009
