1 Head of Applications Processing and Monitoring-Evaluation post at ANRAC

The National Agency for the Regulation of Cannabis-Related Activities (ANRAC) has launched an internal call for applications to fill one (1) post of Head of Service for Applications Processing and Monitoring-Evaluation. According to Article 1 of the call decision, the post falls under the Directorate for Development and Investment Promotion and forms part of the Agency's efforts to strengthen its administrative structure and to organise the processing of authorisation applications relating to cannabis activities, in line with Law No. 13-21 on the lawful uses of cannabis.

The notice carries the code R 27277/26 and was published on 11 November 2026. The deadline for submitting applications is 26 November 2026 at 16:30. It should be stressed that the call is strictly reserved for internal candidates who meet the conditions set out in the decision; external candidates are not eligible.

Nature of the post and its place in the organisational chart

The Head of Service for Applications Processing and Monitoring-Evaluation works under the authority of the Head of the Division for Support and Processing of Authorisation Applications, a division attached to the Directorate for Development and Investment Promotion. The post acts as a link between applicants seeking authorisation to carry out cannabis-related activities and the Agency's central and provincial structures.

Missions assigned to the post

The job sheet annexed to the decision defines the following main missions:

• Ensure the monitoring and processing of authorisation applications to carry out cannabis-related activities in accordance with Law No. 13-21 on the lawful uses of cannabis;
• Collect and catalogue information and statistics on cannabis flows and implement the related database at ANRAC level;
• Monitor and evaluate the management of cannabis flows.

Detailed activities of the service

In addition to the general missions, the post holder will mainly carry out the following activities, in accordance with the texts in force:

• Ensure the monitoring and processing of authorisation applications to carry out cannabis-related activities in accordance with Law No. 13-21;
• Collect and catalogue information and statistics on cannabis flows and implement the dedicated database at ANRAC level;
• Prepare and supervise the meetings of the consultative committee responsible for processing applications for authorisation to carry out cannabis-related activities;
• Monitor and evaluate, in coordination with ANRAC's Provincial Directorates, the achievements of farmers and operators from the import of seeds through to the marketing and export of finished cannabis products, including the production, storage, processing and manufacturing phases.

Eligibility conditions

The decision sets three cumulative conditions that the internal candidate must meet:

• Hold a diploma at Bac+5 level and be classified in the "Senior Executive" category, in accordance with the provisions of ANRAC's staff regulations;
• Possess skills related to the requirements of the post to be filled;
• Have at least two years' seniority in a field related to the post to be filled.

These conditions apply to internal candidates only; the seniority requirement does not extend to any category of candidates outside the Agency.

Application file and required documents

Candidates must submit a file containing the following documents:

• A handwritten application signed by the candidate and bearing the favourable opinion of the line manager;
• A curriculum vitae;
• Any document proving that the candidate has the skills and meets the conditions required to hold the post;
• An institutional project setting out the candidate's vision for the post.

Submission arrangements and deadline

The application file must be submitted in five (5) copies to ANRAC's registry office or sent to the following address: 59, rue Oued Moulouya, Agdal, no later than 26 November 2026 at 16:30.

Selection process and communication with candidates

The Agency states that the interview date will be notified by email to shortlisted candidates, and that the results will be published on the Public Employment portal (www.emploi-public.ma) and on the ANRAC portal (www.anrac.gov.ma). This indicates that the selection process includes a shortlisting stage based on the file before the oral interview.

Preparing before submitting the file

In light of the information provided, internal candidates can usefully update their CV to highlight experience in processing applications, monitoring and evaluation or flow management, obtain their line manager's favourable opinion before signing the handwritten application, and prepare an institutional project focused on improving the application-processing circuit and setting up a database for monitoring cannabis flows. It is also advisable to keep a copy of the file before submission and to check that the five required copies are complete.

Professional stakes of the post

The post is central given the nature of its missions: it combines a legal dimension linked to processing authorisation applications, a technical dimension linked to creating a statistical database on cannabis flows, and a territorial dimension involving coordination with the Provincial Directorates. The post holder will need to reconcile rigour in applying regulatory texts with efficiency in data management and communication with the various stakeholders.

It remains essential to recall that this call is reserved for the Agency's internal staff and that any external application cannot be accepted under this decision, whatever qualifications the applicant may hold.