About Us

The people of the MFO serve a historic mission in support of peace and regional stability. We seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our commitment to our mission. The MFO’s success as an organization rests with its people in the Sinai; a multinational group of men and women, military and civilian. MFO members perform a mission that is difficult and at times repetitive.  They do this far from the comforts of home and family in the remote desert environment of the Sinai. In this environment, MFO members are provided with educational possibilities, welfare, and recreation. Despite the challenges they may face, our staff are proud to work for the MFO and determined to make a positive impact. Join our team https://mfo.org/life-in-the-sinai. 

POSITION TITLE: Project Supervisor, ESQ (Environment, Safety & Quality)

DEPARTMENT: Force Engineering Office

LOCATION: Sharm El-Sheikh, South Sinai, Egypt

CATEGORY: International Staff – Grade 8

REPORTING LINE: Senior Projects Manager (SPM)

About You

The Project Supervisor ESQ (Environment, Safety & Quality) serves as a member of the Engineering Projects Team and is responsible for pre-project compliance on all engineering projects as well as on-site projects supervision of contractors and MFO support teams, including all environmental, safety and quality aspects. Working alongside individual project managers, the Project Supervisor ESQ facilitates the completion projects through robust inspection and review mechanisms, to ensure delivery is within time, scope, cost, and quality constraints, and to the requisite standard of quality, aesthetics, functionality, and technical compliance.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• Assists project managers (PMs) to review project scopes against end-user requirements and identify and advise on all potential construction and engineering solutions that may positively impact quality, time, and cost.
• Through site surveys, perform risk assessments on each project at the front end, highlighting to PMs potential issues and obstacles to effective and successful project delivery, with appropriate and effective solutions.
• As part of the Quality Assurance (QA) process, review contractor submittals and MFO bills of materials (BOMs), to ensure compliance to project specifications and make recommendations on alternative methods of project execution and material components which can improve project process and performance.
• Working with individual PMs and The Force Safety Officer (FSO) ensure that all safety aspects have been considered at the front end of each project including review of contractors’ site-specific safety plans. Advise the PM on safety deficiencies. 
• Review project scopes in the context of the MFO’s environmental policies, and recommend potential courses of action that promote environmental best practice such as: energy efficiency in buildings, alternative energy sources, reduction of reactive maintenance, reduction of waste and pollution, et al.
• Be the principal conduit between the Projects Team and other support elements of the MFO, ensuring that effective coordinated support is provided to Projects as necessary. This includes support for ground scans and surveys, plant availability, crane lifts, fire inspections, temporary power connections, inspection, commissioning and the like.
• As part of the Quality Control (QC) process, monitor and track the performance of contractors employed on construction projects through regular site inspections, providing guidance and solutions to overcome on-site issues and reporting quality deficiencies.
• Create and develop close working relationships with all stakeholders, task groups, contractors, and all relevant elements within the MFO to promote a safe environment and culture. 
• Assist the PM and be responsible for the final inspection, testing and commissioning process of new facilities ensuring that they meet the standards required for warranty and turnover to the end user, and FEO Facilities Team for preventive maintenance. 
• Assist the PMs in the creation and development project plans including, but not limited to quality assurance and control; advance hazard analyses and site-specific safety and risk; project tracking and control; time management; and training plans for safety, including toolbox talks.

We are Driven By:

• Commitment to the MFO’s mission and purpose
• Pride in being part of one of most successful peace-keeping organizations in history
  Multinational/multicultural environment
• Friendly work culture
• Developing skills by learning on the job, taking on technically challenging projects and issues, and courseware
• Opportunities to learn and develop, professionally and personally
• A variety of work where no day is the same
• Workplace safety

Our Requirements:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• A thorough working knowledge of construction engineering disciplines and trades associated with project construction.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).  
• An excellent standard of written and spoken English.
• A robust understanding of engineering and construction regulations, including UK electrical and building codes as well as Health & Safety Training and accreditation. 
• Knowledge of AutoCAD would be advantageous. Ability to interpret technical drawings.

Education and Experience: 

• Technical college graduate, with major coursework in Engineering, Project Management, or related trades field. 
• Post-graduate studies and courses are desirable, including technical trades, project management (PMP/Agile/P2), estimating, construction quality management and safety.  
• A minimum of ten years’ experience in a construction and engineering environment, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working directly with contractors and associated trades. 
• Experience working within a multinational environment.
• Prior military/Middle East construction trades and projects experience.

Additional information:

This is a non-family duty location with on-camp accommodation. To learn more about the work and life conditions in the Sinai, go to https://mfo.org/life-in-the-sinai. 

Conditions of Employment:

• This position carries an annual total salary of USD79,976.
• A two-year, renewable, unaccompanied-status contract including free housing, meals, worldwide health insurance and recreational facilities is offered. May be eligible for tax free status.
• Any appointment/extension of appointment is subject to the MFO HR Directives and other relevant internal rules. Any offer of employment with the MFO is conditional upon certification by the MFO Medical Adviser that the person concerned is medically fit to perform the specific inherent requirements of the position offered. To confirm an offer from the MFO the successful candidate will be required to undergo a medical examination.
• Any extension of employment contracts is subject to various elements including the following:  continuing need of the functions and satisfactory conduct and performance.
• To learn more about how we recruit go to https://mfo.org/join-our-team. 

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND INCLUSION

The MFO workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. We are strongly committed to ensuring workforce diversity, particularly in terms of gender and ethnicity. We believe that by promoting fairness in the workplace and fostering a culture of inclusiveness, we can attract the best talent. We strive to create a work environment in which employees feel valued and have the opportunity to excel regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. We do not tolerate any kind of harassment, abuse, or discrimination. 

The deadline for receiving applications is 5 April  2024.  

We reserve the right to conduct further interviews before the deadline for submission of applications.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Women are especially encouraged to apply.