Communication Director for Media Relations Position at Youth Ministry

Career Opportunity: Director of Communication and Media Relations

The Ministry of Youth, Culture and Communication - Communication Department announces the reopening of applications for the position of Director of Communication and Relations with Media Actors. This strategic role represents a significant opportunity for experienced communication professionals to contribute to Morocco's public communication policies and media relations development.

Position Overview and Context

This director-level position falls within the senior management framework of the ministry's central administration. The reopening of applications follows Ministerial Decision No. 6./.2.6, in accordance with regulatory texts governing appointments to senior positions in Moroccan public administration.

Essential Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must meet several key criteria:

• Moroccan nationality
• University degree at bachelor's level minimum
• Classification as second-grade manager or equivalent
• Minimum 10 years administrative and professional experience for master's holders, 15 years for bachelor's holders
• Previous experience as department head or equivalent
• Substantial qualifications in communication and media fields

Key Responsibilities and Duties

The director will be responsible for:

• Developing institutional public communication activities
• Implementing communication campaigns about Morocco for international audiences
• Supporting government communication through awareness and information dissemination
• Contributing to crisis communication planning and implementation
• Overseeing organization of the National Grand Prize for Journalism
• Managing distribution of foreign publications
• Accompanying international media in covering national events
• Accrediting and monitoring foreign press correspondents in Morocco
• Conducting media monitoring and analysis
• Ensuring verification of false information in public communication

Application Process Details

Candidates must download the standard form from the communication department website (www.mjec.gov.ma) or the public employment portal. The application package must include:

• Application letter addressed to the Minister
• Motivation letter explaining candidacy reasons
• Standard unified form
• Copies of academic certificates and supporting documents
• Proposed project including personal vision and work program

Five copies of the application must be submitted to the ministry, along with a digital version on electronic media. The application deadline is April 17, 2026.

Selection Procedure

A special commission will be established by ministerial decision to review applications, select eligible candidates, and conduct selection interviews. The commission will submit a detailed report to the Minister for final decision.

Professional Advice for Applicants

Potential candidates should emphasize their expertise in strategic communication and media relations, while presenting a concrete project that reflects deep understanding of communication's role in government institutions. The ability to address contemporary challenges in digital media and misinformation combat will be particularly valued.

This opportunity represents a significant career milestone for communication specialists seeking to contribute to national communication policy development within an institutional framework that prioritizes transparency and effectiveness in public communication.