Events
Atlantic Dialogues Call for Volunteers
The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and OCP Policy Center are seeking volunteers to provide support at The Atlantic Dialogues, a major conference taking place December 14th – 16th at la Mamounia Hotel in Marrakesh.
The Atlantic Dialogues, a joint initiative of GMF and the OCP Policy Center of Morocco, is an annual high-level gathering of influential public- and private-sector leaders from around the Atlantic Basin for open, informal discussion on cross-regional issues. The Atlantic Dialogues will bring together over 300 high-level policymakers, business leaders, and opinion-shapers from Africa, the Americas, the Caribbean and Europe, for three days of open discussion that widens the traditional transatlantic conversation and addresses issues affecting the Atlantic Basin. The Atlantic Dialogues encourages a lively and informal exchange of views between young professionals and today’s leaders. The forum provides a unique platform for today and tomorrow’s leaders in the world of politics, business, and ideas to engage with senior policymakers, business and media representatives. It fosters a unique network across generations, continents, and cultures. You can visit our website to view the discussions of The Atlantic Dialogues 2015: atlanticdialogues.org/
Description of tasks: GMF and OCP Policy Center offer the opportunity for highly motivated students/young professionals to be an integral part of the success of the Atlantic Dialogues, and get first-hand experience of high-level political event organization on an operational level. Volunteers will work closely with GMF and OCP Policy Center’s staff in the run-up to the event and assist in a wide array of logistical and administrative tasks during the weekend of the conference. Volunteers are also asked to help with a variety of tasks during the weekend of the Forum including but not limited to: security, guest relations, production, transportation assistance, and media. Attendance at orientation and team meetings throughout the week is mandatory. Volunteers will also have the opportunity to participate in parts of the official program.
Qualifications: Fluency in English and preferably French or Arabic; excellent communication skills; strong interest in transatlantic issues; motivation to work flexible hours and handle logistical and administrative work, experience in event management is desirable but not essential. Volunteers are expected to be punctual, reliable, and behave in a professional manner throughout the duration of the conference and preparations. *If you have any preference and/or experience in one of the mentioned fields within the tasks description (security, guest relations, production, transportation assistance, and media), please indicate it in your cover letter.
How to apply: Please apply here attaching your updated resume and cover letter. Applications will be accepted until November 16th, 2016. Please note that this is a non-paid volunteer position for a period of approximately one week (Saturday December 10th to Friday December 16th). The organizers will provide all meals, however, we ask that you arrange your own accommodation during your stay in Marrakesh. Please, take into consideration the fact that we will begin phone interviews in early November, therefore, we’ll ask you to make sure your phone number is mentioned on your CV and cover letter. All applicants will be notified of decision no later than November 25th 2016.
For more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Ms. Nouma Bouyahya Nouma.bouyahya@ocppc.ma and Ms. Charlotte Matthysen at cmatthysen@gmfus.org.
About GMF
The German Marshall Fund of the United States strengthens transatlantic cooperation on regional, national, and global challenges and opportunities in the spirit of the Marshall Plan. GMF does this by supporting individuals and institutions working in the transatlantic sphere, by convening leaders and members of the policy and business communities, by contributing research and analysis on transatlantic topics, and by providing exchange opportunities to foster renewed commitment to the transatlantic relationship.
In addition, GMF supports a number of initiatives to strengthen democracies. Founded in 1972 as a non-partisan, non-profit organization through a gift from Germany as a permanent memorial to Marshall Plan assistance, GMF maintains a strong presence on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition to its headquarters in Washington, DC, GMF has offices in Berlin, Paris, Brussels, Belgrade, Ankara, Bucharest and Warsaw. GMF also has smaller representations in Bratislava, Turin, and Stockholm. More information can be found on GMF’s website.
About OCP Policy Center
The OCP Policy Center is a think tank with the ambition to function as an open debate platform, in the spirit of a “public good,” a center for fact-based intellectual stimulation, an incubator for ideas, and a proactive source of proposals for decision-makers and all stakeholders. Its overarching objective is to enhance corporate and national capacities for objective policy analysis to foster economic and social development, particularly in Morocco and emerging economies. The OCP Policy Center does this by conducting and promoting independent policy research and knowledge. It aims to create an environment of informed and fact-based public policy debate, especially on the following themes and issues: Agriculture, environment, and food security; macroeconomic policy, economic and social development, and regional economics; commodity economics; understanding key regional and global evolutions shaping the future of Morocco.
Furthermore, OCP strives, through an active Young Leaders Program, to contribute to develop a new generation of leaders in the public, corporate, and civil society sector in Morocco; and more broadly in Africa.
