Volunteers - African Peace and Security Annual Conference 2026

About the Policy Center for the New South 
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is a Moroccan think tank aiming to contribute to the improvement of economic and social public policies that challenge Morocco and the rest of Africa as integral parts of the global South.
The PCNS pleads for an open, accountable, and enterprising "New South" that defines its own narratives and mental maps around the Mediterranean and South Atlantic basins, as part of a forward-looking relationship with the rest of the world. Through its analytical endeavors, the think tank aims to support the development of public policies in Africa and to give the floor to experts from the South. This stance is focused on dialogue and partnership and aims to cultivate African expertise and excellence needed for the accurate analysis of African and global challenges and the suggestion of appropriate solutions.
As such, the PCNS brings together researchers, publishes their work and capitalizes on a network of renowned partners, representative of different regions of the world. The PCNS hosts a series of gatherings of different formats and scales throughout the year, the most important being the annual international conferences the “Atlantic Dialogues”, the “African Peace and Security Annual Conference" (APSACO), and the “Africa Economic Symposium” (AES).
Finally, the think tank is developing a community of young leaders through the Atlantic Dialogues Emerging Leaders program (ADEL), a space for cooperation and networking between a new generation of decision-makers from the government, business, and civil society sectors. Through this initiative, which already counts more than 500 members, the Policy Center for the New South contributes to intergenerational dialogue and the emergence of tomorrow’s leaders.

African Peace and Security Annual Conference (APSACO) - 10th Edition
The Policy Center for the New South (PCNS) is seeking volunteers to support the organization of the 10th edition of the African Peace and Security Annual Conference (APSACO), which will take place in Rabat from June 11th to 12th, 2026.
The 10th edition of the African Peace and Security Annual Conference (APSACO) will be convened under the theme: “A Decade in Review: Africa’s evolving security landscape”. This theme captures the profound reconfiguration of Africa’s peace and security environment since 2016. Over the past decade, the continent has experienced recurrent political and military disruptions, the consolidation of asymmetric and protracted conflicts, the persistence of terrorist violence, and the limits of existing conflict management mechanisms. These trends have been reinforced by structural changes in the conduct of warfare, including the diffusion of new technologies, information operations, and evolving forms of coercion, which have blurred traditional distinctions between war and peace and challenged established security frameworks.

Description of tasks
PCNS offers 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
African Peace and Security Annual Conference (APSACO) volunteers should demonstrate fluency in English, ideally with additional proficiency in French and Arabic, and possess strong communication skills. An interest in peace and security issues in Africa 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 conference's standards of punctuality, reliability, respect and professionalism throughout the event.

How to apply
Please apply here attaching your updated resume and cover letter. Applications will be accepted until May 17th, 2026. 
Please note that this is a non-paid volunteer position. 
The organizers will provide all meals and can arrange for accommodation on a need basis.
Please ensure that your phone number and e-mail address are included in your CV and cover letter, as interviews will be conducted shortly after the application deadline.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.