Project Implementation Service Head Position at El Jadida Regional Agriculture Directorate

Leadership Opportunity at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests - Agriculture Department - is organizing a selection procedure to fill the position of Project Implementation Service Head at the El Jadida Regional Agriculture Directorate. This leadership position represents an exceptional opportunity for permanent civil servants and contract agents working at the ministry to advance professionally and contribute to the development of Morocco's agricultural sector.

Position Details and Assigned Responsibilities

The Project Implementation Service Head position encompasses a range of important duties and responsibilities that require high-level competencies and notable experience. According to the job and competency reference guide of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests - Agriculture Department - the responsibilities include:

• Supervising the planning and implementation of agricultural projects in the region
• Coordinating teams working on project execution
• Monitoring project timelines and ensuring deadline compliance
• Coordinating with various concerned services within the regional directorate
• Preparing periodic progress reports and presenting them to relevant authorities

Application Requirements

The ministry has established precise conditions for applying to this leadership position, with candidates needing to meet one of the following two pathways:

Pathway 1 (Basic Requirements)

• Being ranked at least at the second-class administrator grade or within the state engineer framework
• Holding a certificate or diploma allowing access to third-class administrator grade or equivalent
• Having two (2) years of effective service as a permanent employee or three (3) years for contract agents

Pathway 2 (Exceptional)

Applications are exceptionally open to:

• Personnel ranked at third-class administrator grade or in equivalent indexed grades
• Personnel with at least fifteen (15) years of effective service in state administrations or territorial communities
• Having served at least four (4) years in the mentioned grade

Application Process and Deadlines

Interested candidates must register through the electronic portal https://candidature.agriculture.gov.ma no later than March 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM. The electronic portal provides access to the registration steps and required document uploads.

Additional Information

Candidates can consult the detailed job description and required competencies on the website of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests (www.agriculture.gov.ma) as well as the public employment portal (www.emploi-public.ma).

This announcement was issued in accordance with Royal Decree No. 008.58.1 of 4 Sha'ban 1377 (February 24, 1958) establishing the general statute of public service, Decree No. 2.11.681 of 28 Dhu al-Hijjah 1432 (November 25, 2011), and Ministerial Decision No. 3963.15 of 15 Safar 1437 (November 27, 2015).

Importance of the Agricultural Sector in Morocco

The agricultural sector represents one of the vital pillars of Morocco's economy, significantly contributing to the gross domestic product and providing employment opportunities for millions of citizens. The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Rural Development, Water and Forests works to develop this sector through various projects aimed at improving productivity and ensuring food security.

The Project Implementation Service Head position offers an opportunity to contribute to these development efforts by supervising the implementation of projects that serve farmers and improve agricultural infrastructure. As El Jadida is one of Morocco's important agricultural regions, this position holds particular strategic importance for regional development and national agricultural policies.