The MENAFATF Secretariat is seeking experts in the AML/CFT field to join the MENAFATF Secretariat in the Kingdom of Bahrain carrying several different roles, including organizing Mutual Evaluation processes, supporting member countries in ICRG, developing AML/CFT policies, coordinating with observers and donors to hold training courses and technical assistance for Member Countries.

Candidate’s Ideal Profile

1. Academic background: a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline issued by an internationally recognized university.

2. Professional background: good knowledge of FATF’s international standards and relevant United Nations Resolutions, Mutual Evaluation methodology, and - at least three years of field experience in financial, legal, or law enforcement fields in AML/CFT.

3. Languages: Full proficiency in Arabic and English; knowledge of French is a plus.

4. Previous participation in mutual evaluations or projects of MENAFATF, FATF, or FSRBs.

Application Mechanism

Qualified candidates from member countries of the MENAFATF can apply for the job by sending their CVs to the following e-mail: hr@menafatf.org.

It has been recently noticed that the name of MENAFATF or persons related to the MENAFATF are being used for fraudulent purposes; some people are asked, allegedly by MENAFATF, to pay fees for fictitious services relating to the verification of the origin of funds they wish to transfer. They are told that if the customer fails to pay such fees, the funds will be frozen. In fact, MENAFATF does not provide any such services, nor does it request fees or have by any means the capacity to freeze any funds or accounts. In addition, any approach using the name of MENAFATF in relation to de-freezing funds or payment of fees is a fraud and should be immediately reported to the local competent authorities.