Call for Volunteers: Engineering Symposium for Africa 2026 (ESA) SUSPENDU

We are seeking volunteers to provide support at the Engineering Symposium for Africa 2026 (ESA)
This symposium will be held under the theme: “Engineering Africa’s Future: Building the Infrastructure of Sustainable Growth” at PCNS headquarters, located within the Rabat Campus of Mohammed VI Polytechnic University in Rabat, Morocco.

ESA is a high-level platform dedicated to rethinking the role of engineering as a strategic driver of sustainable growth, competitiveness, and economic sovereignty. At a moment of rapid urbanization, climate stress, energy transition, and shifting global value chains, ESA moves beyond isolated projects to address the systems, skills, and financing models required to build infrastructure that performs over time.

Bringing together senior policymakers, global and African engineering leaders, infrastructure investors, and technology actors, ESA focuses on three core dimensions that determine delivery at scale:
*System design – integrating infrastructure networks and value chains
*Execution capacity – human capital, delivery ecosystems, standards, and digital tools
*Bankability and scale – financeability, risk allocation, and investment readiness
Structured as a coherent progression from vision to delivery, the symposium links long-term strategy with real-world implementation. It explores how Africa can design future-proof systems while building the engineering talent and institutional capacity required to deliver them, before turning to execution and financing challenges, energy transition pathways, resource-based value chains, water security, and the financial mechanisms needed to transform ambition into bankable, scalable outcomes.
 

Description of tasks
We offer highly motivated students and young professionals the opportunity to play a key role in the success of the conference, gaining first-hand experience in the operational aspects of a high-level global policy dialogue. Volunteers will work closely with the PCNS staff in the lead-up to the event and contribute to a wide range of tasks, including logistics, production, communications, and media. 
 

Qualifications
ESA volunteers should demonstrate fluency in English, ideally with additional proficiency in French or Arabic, and possess strong communication skills. An interest in economic growth and growth challenges and opportunities in light of the changing geopolitical and global development landscape is preferable, alongside a readiness to work flexible hours to support logistical tasks. Experience in event management is an asset but not required. Volunteers are expected to uphold the symposium's standards of punctuality, reliability, respect and professionalism throughout the event.

How to apply
Please apply here attaching your updated resume and cover letter. 
Please note that this is a non-paid volunteer position. 
The organizers will provide all meals during the conference. 
Please ensure that your phone number and e-mail address are included in your CV and cover letter, as in-person interviews will be conducted shortly after the application deadline. 
Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted