MFO Employment

Supporting Peace

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The people of the MFO serve a historic mission in support of peace and regional stability.

Serving alongside the MFO’s military contingents is an exceptionally talented civilian workforce of about 160 people directly hired by the MFO and employed across all MFO locations: Sinai, Representative Offices in Cairo and Tel Aviv, and Headquarters in Rome. The MFO civilian workforce consists of two categories of employee: International Staff and Non-International Technical and Administrative Support Staff.

International Staff

The MFO employs an International Staff of about 130 civilians who are recruited on the open job market. The vast majority of the MFO’s International Staff positions are in Sinai. Of note, just under 20% of the Sinai positions belong to the MFO’s Civilian Observer Unit and are required by Treaty-related provisions to be filled by US citizens. Outside Sinai, there are a small number of International Staff positions: 12 positions at the MFO Headquarters in Rome and a total of three positions in Cairo and Tel Aviv. The MFO accepts applicants of any origin and does not maintain quotas based on nationality.

Non-International Technical and Administrative Support Staff (National Staff)

The MFO employs about 30 staff between the Headquarters in Rome, Italy, and the Representative Office in Tel Aviv, Israel. These people are recruited locally in Italy and Israel and carry out a variety of technical and administrative functions.

Additionally, local contract employees perform a wide range of essential functions in support of the MFO’s military contingents and civilian workforce in Sinai and Cairo.

See the list of current vacancies below or simply apply as a general applicant.

Current vacancies

Assistant Facilities Maintenance Manager

Sinai, Egypt

The Multinational Force and Observers seeks an experienced Assistant Facilities Maintenance Manager who, under general supervision of the Facilities Maintenance Manager, will assist in managing the operations, services, and activities of the facilities maintenance program. He/She will be the primary maintenance planner and scheduler of maintenance work, responsible for coordinating repairs, training supervisory staff, conducting regular inspections of facilities, and ensuring that Quality Assurance is always maintained. He/she will have to produce technical reports and possess a strong ability to troubleshoot, analyze, and solve complex problems in the field.

 

Experience required:

The successful candidate will have:

  • NVQ Level 3/4 certificate in a facilities maintenance or construction-related field;
  • Certification in health and safety management, preferably in construction;
  • At least 7 years of experience in facilities management or in a related construction field in a supervisory role;
  • Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage and motivate a diverse team;
  • Fluency in spoken and written English; and
  • Proficiency with SAP or another major ERP materials management.

Previous Middle East/Military experience is highly desirable.

A two-year renewable, unaccompanied-status contract, including free housing, meals, health insurance, and recreational facilities is offered. May be eligible for tax free status.

This is an MFO Grade 8 position which carries a total annual salary of USD $85,483.

Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Employment Opportunities with the Civilian Observer Unit

Civilian Employees in Numbers

Distribution:

total employees 162

Gender:

Total employees 162

Personnel: Nationalities