General Manager Position at Marrakech Regional Development Company

Leadership Opportunity in Marrakech's Development Sector

The Prefecture of the Marrakech-Safi region and the Board of Directors of the Regional Development Company "Marrakech Congress & Events" announce the opening of applications for the position of General Manager. This leadership role represents an exceptional opportunity for experienced professionals in management and administration, allowing the selected candidate to lead one of the key companies in event organization and investment in the international tourist city of Marrakech.

Position Overview

This announcement follows several decrees and organizational laws, particularly Dahir No. 1.15.83 of July 7, 2015, implementing Organic Law No. 111.14 relating to regions, and Dahir No. 1.15.85 of the same date implementing Organic Law No. 113.14 relating to municipalities. The announcement also references the Minister of Interior's Circular No. 5434 of March 14, 2023, concerning appointments to the position of General Manager of territorial community development companies.

Eligibility Requirements

Applications are open to candidates from public administrations, territorial communities, public institutions, or the private sector, subject to the following conditions:

• Moroccan nationality
• Doctorate degree, State Engineer diploma, Master's degree, or one of the higher diplomas allowing recruitment at the second-class administrator grade or equivalent grade
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in state administration, territorial communities, public institutions, or the private sector after obtaining required diplomas
• At least five years of responsibility in a position equivalent to director in public administrations

Required Skills and Expertise

The ideal candidate must possess several fundamental competencies:

• Sufficient knowledge of modern public service management systems
• Good understanding of national and territorial administrative organization
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and procedures concerning investment and business management
• Experience in all commercial, financial, real estate, and investment operations
• Knowledge of consultative, technical, industrial, and service operations related to the company's social purpose

General Manager Responsibilities

The General Manager will assume the following responsibilities:

• Ensure implementation and compliance with the strategy directed by the Company's Board of Directors
• Manage daily operations related to management, particularly concerning human and financial resources
• Comprehensive understanding of digitalization, territorial intelligence, industrial innovation, and smart digital methods in management processes
• Knowledge of technical issues related to tracking and monitoring applications and other modern methods ensuring transparency principles
• Work to rationalize company expenses and optimize the use of financial resources, particularly regarding project launches

Application Documentation

Candidates must provide the following documents:

• Application addressed to the Chairman of the Board of Directors, accompanied by approval from the administration head if the candidate is a civil servant
• Copy of national identity card
• Completed application form downloadable from the public employment portal www.emploi-public.ma
• Comprehensive CV detailing professional background, diplomas, training, languages, and professional experience
• Copies of academic diplomas accompanied by a certificate proving at least 5 years of responsibility in an equivalent position
• Proposed work program and methodology along with means to improve company profitability

Submission Procedures and Deadlines

Application files must be deposited at the registry office of the Marrakech prefecture during public administration working hours, or sent by registered mail to the Chairman of the Company's Board of Directors. The deadline for receiving applications is March 6, 2026, before 4:30 PM. Initial selection will be based on file review, followed by interviews for shortlisted candidates before a specialized committee.

Additional Information

Appointment to this position is by contract according to terms determined by the Company's Board of Directors, in compliance with applicable legal and regulatory provisions. Lists of selected candidates and interview results will be published on the public employment portal, the website of the General Directorate of Territorial Communities, and the Marrakech prefecture portal.