Director of Higher Institute of Maritime Fisheries Agadir - Ministry Position

An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity in the Fisheries Sector

The State Secretariat to the Minister of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, in charge of Maritime Fisheries, announces the opening of applications for the position of Director of the Higher Institute of Maritime Fisheries in Agadir. This prestigious professional opportunity allows qualified candidates to join one of the leading educational institutions in maritime training in Morocco.

Required Qualifications for Candidates

Candidates must meet a set of essential conditions ensuring their ability to lead this important educational institution:

• Moroccan nationality
• Higher education diploma allowing recruitment in salary scale 11 or equivalent
• Professional experience of at least 10 years in the public or private sector
• Good knowledge of the national strategy for reforming the education, training and research system
• In-depth knowledge of the national strategy for developing the maritime fisheries sector
• Experience in the field of maritime training
• Proficiency in at least two foreign languages

Position Duties and Responsibilities

The Director of the Higher Institute of Maritime Fisheries in Agadir assumes responsibility for leading the educational institution and developing its academic and research programs. Main duties include supervising specialized maritime training, strengthening scientific cooperation, developing the institute's human and financial resources, and ensuring the institution's openness to its economic and social environment.

Required Application Documents

Candidates must submit a complete application file including:

• Signed application request
• Duly completed unified standard form (3 copies)
• Abbreviated curriculum vitae in French language
• Copy of national identity card
• Documents attesting to qualifications and experience
• Institute development project for a four-year period
• Strategic vision for training, cooperation and scientific research

Application Deadlines and Procedures

Applications are open from the publication date and continue until February 18, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Files must be deposited at the headquarters of the human resources department under the Directorate of General Affairs and Legal Matters at the State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries, located at Ben Hassan El Ouazzani Street, Agdal administrative district in Rabat. A complete copy can also be sent by email to the dedicated address.

The Higher Institute of Maritime Fisheries in Agadir

The Higher Institute of Maritime Fisheries in Agadir is a leading educational institution in the field of maritime training, established by Decree No. 2.05.1532 of November 16, 2006. The institute operates under the supervision of the State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries and contributes to qualifying national competencies in the field of maritime fisheries and marine sciences.

Advice for Potential Candidates

Candidates interested in this opportunity should carefully prepare the required development project, focusing on practical and applicable aspects. It is also important to highlight previous experiences in administrative and academic leadership, and to present a clear vision for the institution's development and the strengthening of its local and international partnerships.