Multinational Force and Observers

Supporting Peace

Join our team and make a difference.

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 150 people directly hired by the MFO and employed across all MFO locations: Sinai, Representative Offices in Cairo and Tel Aviv, and the 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, approximately 17% 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: 11 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 Egyptian 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 MFO is seeking a highly experienced and qualified Finance Manager with comprehensive expertise in financial management.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic financial leadership through effective budgeting, reporting, and forecasting.
Serve as a voting member and financial advisor on the Retail Program Committee.
Advise senior leadership at Force and Rome Headquarters on all financial matters.
Lead the Force Finance Office team to ensure excellence in service delivery, compliance, and best business practices.
Collaborate closely with Force management, Rome Headquarters, and offices in Cairo and Tel Aviv on both financial and management accounting.

Required Experience and Qualifications

Professional accounting certification (e.g., CIMA, ICAEW, CPA, ACCA).
Minimum of 5 years in senior financial leadership roles.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP reporting and not-for-profit accounting standards.
Extensive experience with SAP/ERP financial systems.
Fluency in written and spoken English.
Exceptional communication skills.
Commitment to teamwork in a diverse, multicultural environment.
Prior peacekeeping, military or Middle East experience is an advantage.

A two-year renewable, accompanied-status contract, including housing, meals, worldwide health insurance and recreational facilities is offered. May be eligible for tax free/tax reimbursement status. The position is based in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, within a dynamic community of approximately 1,500 military and civilian personnel representing multiple nationalities.

This is an MFO Grade 11 position with an annual salary of USD$ 138,000.

Women are especially encouraged to apply.

Employment Opportunities with the Civilian Observer Unit

Civilian Employees in Numbers

Distribution:

total employees 155

Gender:

total employees 155

Personnel: Nationalities

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