Multinational Force and Observers

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

The Multinational Force and Observers seeks a Director of Human Resources (HR) for its Headquarters in Rome, Italy. He/She will serve as the senior HR staff member in the MFO and principal advisor to the Director General for all aspects of HR management for a diverse civilian workforce located in Egypt, Israel, and Italy.

The duties and responsibilities of the MFO's Director of Human Resources...

Develop and implement HR strategies and policies aligned with the organization’s goals and objectives.
Oversee talent acquisition processes to attract and retain top talent.
Manage performance management systems and provide coaching to leaders on best practices.
Manage employee relations across a diverse multinational workforce comprised of twenty-one nationalities spread over four locations.
Design and execute programs that enhance employee engagement and retention.
Develop compensation and benefits strategies to remain competitive in the labor market.
Ensure compliance with MFO policies and local employment laws and regulations as applicable.
Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on organizational planning and development.
Oversee employee relations issues and periodically visit and conduct discussions with employees at all MFO locations.
Supervise and mentor the HR team, fostering professional growth and collaboration.
Plan and execute the annual Human Resource budget.

The key competencies needed to succeed as the Director of Human Resources...

Professional level of fluency in English (verbal and written).
Strategic Thinking.
Leadership and Influence.
Change Management.
Effective Oral and Written Communication.
Public Speaking.
Strong Interpersonal Skills.
Problem Troubleshooting and Solving.
Mediation and Conflict Resolution.
Discretion, Confidentiality, and Integrity.
Cultural Sensitivity.

The education and experience required...

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (Master’s preferred).
10+ years of people management.
10+ years in a leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in strategic planning and execution.
Strong knowledge of HR best practices.
HR certification (e.g., SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD).

This is an MFO International Staff position and employment is offered as a 2-year renewable, accompanied-status contract that comes with a competitive salary package, home-country tax reimbursement on MFO earnings, MFO-provided housing in Rome, coverage of costs incurred at MFO approved primary and secondary schools for authorized accompanying child dependents, and a generous worldwide healthcare insurance plan.

Employment Opportunities with the Civilian Observer Unit

Civilian Employees in Numbers

Distribution:

total employees 162

Gender:

Total employees 162

Personnel: Nationalities

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