Chief Fire Officer

About the Company

The Multinational Force & Observers (MFO) is an independent international organization created by agreement between Egypt and Israel. Its mission is to observe, verify and report on compliance with the security provisions of the Treaty of Peace. About 150 directly hired civilians from more than 20 countries serve alongside its military contingents across the Sinai, Cairo, Tel Aviv and Rome.

About the Role

The MFO’s Fire Department is a two-station, 24/7 specialist service with approximately 56 personnel, six primary firefighting appliances and four command/support vehicles. Comparable in operational scope to an airport, industrial or military-installation fire service, it combines structural firefighting, ICAO-related aviation cover, rescue, first response, fire prevention, remote-site inspections and extensive in-house training.

We seek a senior fire and rescue professional whose leadership extends beyond routine watch, shift or station management. You will bring experience leading managers, setting department-wide standards, developing risk-based plans and resource priorities, and securing senior leadership support for consistent implementation. As the MFO’s Fire and Rescue Subject Matter Expert, you will advise senior leadership through the Deputy Chief of Staff (DCOS). Your suitability will be demonstrated by the scope of your responsibilities, not job title alone.

You will lead four Fire Watch Managers and two Fire Station Managers within a multinational team. This full-time, non-accompanied international staff position is based at South Camp, Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai.

Join our team. Make a difference.

Ready to Apply?

Submit your application through the official MFO recruitment portal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.

Additional employment eligibility requirements are available on the MFO website.

What You’ll Do

• Set department-wide professional standards, develop risk-based plans and procedures, and recommend policy and resource changes through DCOS. Ensure regulatory compliance and consistent implementation of approved direction across both camps.
• Lead and command fire, rescue and emergency response operations across MFO locations, including disaster management.
• Develop Fire Watch Managers, Fire Station Managers and firefighting personnel through training, coaching and team development.
• Oversee fire prevention, inspections, investigations and corrective actions.
• Manage departmental budgets and equipment replacement planning, ensuring equipment remains operationally ready.
• Standardize training, equipment requirements and Fire Standard Operating Procedures across both stations.
• Maintain emergency and standby cover in accordance with MFO operational requirements.

What You Bring

• A master’s degree or equivalent in human resources management or a related field; alternatively, a university degree in a relevant discipline with at least 12 years of professional experience.
• At least 12 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, including five or more years at senior leadership or head-of-function level, preferably with service-delivery responsibility.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams and projects, driving organizational change, developing talent, and fostering continuous improvement.
• Experience leading a broad people agenda, including talent, workforce planning, learning, performance, employee relations, recruitment, engagement, wellbeing, and reward and recognition.
• Strong budget development and management skills and demonstrated ability to translate organizational priorities into budget planning.
• Fluency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite of products
• The physical fitness and resilience to meet the operational demands of an on-site role in the Sinai.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a local authority, civil aviation or military fire service, including senior supervisory experience.
• At least 5 years of fire prevention experience.
• Certification under NFPA 1000/1001 or UK equivalent.
• Current qualifications in Fire Officer, Fire Inspector, Fire Instructor, Hazmat Awareness and First Responder (Medical), or higher.
• Membership in a recognized professional Fire Prevention or Industrial Safety organization.

* For additional employment eligibility requirements, please refer to the Employment page on MFO's website.

Required skills

• Extensive knowledge of fire and emergency services operations.
• Strong understanding of Incident Command Systems.
• Good command of written and spoken English.
• Valid Category C/HGV or equivalent driving license and ability to obtain the appropriate MFO driving authorization.
• Physically fit and able to meet the operational demands of the role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Arabic would be an advantage.

Pay range and compensation package

• USD 94,000 annual salary
• Two-year renewable contract
• Free housing in South Camp, meals, worldwide insurance, and recreational facilities
• Generous annual leave package, including travel leave
• May be eligible for tax free status