Service Head Position at Maritime Fisheries Directorate in Rabat

Professional Opportunity in Moroccan Maritime Fisheries Sector

The State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries, under the Ministry of Agriculture, Maritime Fisheries, Rural Development and Water and Forests, announces the opening of applications for two vacant service head positions within the central administration. These positions intended for permanent civil servants and contract agents in the sector represent an exceptional opportunity for professional advancement and contribution to the development of national maritime fishing activities.

Details of Announced Positions

The announcement concerns two service head positions at the Directorate for Monitoring Fishing Activities in Rabat. These senior administrative positions require specialized administrative and technical competencies in the maritime fisheries field. The service head will be responsible for coordinating and implementing fishing activity monitoring programs, supervising operational teams, and ensuring the application of legislation and regulations related to maritime fisheries.

Main Application Requirements

• The candidate must be a permanent civil servant or contract agent under the State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries
• Be classified at least at the second-class administrator grade or within the state engineer framework or in one of the equivalent index grades
• Hold at minimum a diploma allowing access to third-class administrator grade or equivalent grade
• Have at least two years of effective service as a permanent employee, or three years for contract agents, at the State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries

Exceptional Application Conditions

Exceptionally, if service needs require it, permanent civil servants and contract agents classified at third-class administrator grade or in one of the equivalent index grades may apply, provided they have at least fifteen years of effective service in state administrations or territorial communities, including four years minimum in the mentioned grade.

Application File Composition

• Application request including approval from the candidate's administrative unit with the opinion of their direct supervisor regarding their competencies
• Candidate's curriculum vitae including qualifications, professional background, and functions performed
• Work program and methodology proposed by the candidate regarding management of the concerned service, its development, and performance improvement

Application Deadline

Application files must be submitted exclusively by email to candidatures@mpm.gov.ma no later than April 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM. Any application received after this date, sent by means other than those announced, or not meeting the required conditions will not be considered.

Selection and Appointment Procedure

After reviewing application files by a specialized committee, the list of candidates meeting the required conditions will be announced for a selection interview. The date and location of the interview will be communicated later via the public services portal www.service-public.ma, the website of the State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries www.mpm.gov.ma, and notice boards at various central administration headquarters and external services.

Results Publication and Appeals

After the selection interview, the committee will prepare a final report including names of selected candidates ranked by merit. Results will be announced after approval by the State Secretary through publication on the same platforms mentioned previously. Any concerned candidate may appeal the final report of the selection committee through means provided by current legislative and regulatory texts.

Contact Information

For inquiries or application submission, you may contact the State Secretariat for Maritime Fisheries at the following address: P.O. Box 476 Agdal, Rabat, Morocco. Telephone: 0537688100, Fax: 0537688134/35.