الصيدلة وظائف في Morocco

Position Overview :

We are recruiting a Policy and Research Associate to be based at University Mohammed VI Polytechnic (UM6P) in Rabat, Morocco. The UM6P-J-PAL Agricultural Lab for Africa (UJALA) generates rigorous, policy-relevant evidence on small-scale agriculture and food security in Africa. The Associate will play a central role in delivering the UJALA African Scholars Program—supporting scholar recruitment, mentorship coordination, proposal reviews, and overall program implementation. In addition, they will contribute to UJALA’s broader research and training workstreams by supporting research coordination and helping design and deliver training content. This role sits across UJALA’s Policy & Communications and Research & Training verticals and involves close collaboration with African scholars, UM6P partners, and J-PAL’s global and regional teams.

About UJALA : J-PAL and UM6P are partnering to form the UM6P-J-PAL Agricultural Lab for Africa (UJALA). UJALA funds research to rigorously evaluate agricultural technologies and practices designed to increase small-scale farmers’ food security, productivity, and profitability. UJALA aims to answer critical questions related to designing and delivering effective food and agricultural subsidies, assessing the value of fertilizer customization to crop needs and soil nutrients, reducing low-income households’ reliance on imported food, alleviating farmers’ constraints to adopting and maintaining new agricultural technologies and practices, and connecting farmers to markets that sell at competitive prices.

About UM6P : University Mohammed VI Polytechnic is an institution oriented towards applied research and innovation with a focus on Africa. The University is engaged in economic and human development and puts research and innovation at the forefront of African development. This enables it to consolidate Morocco’s frontline position in these fields, using a unique partnership-based approach, and boost skills training relevant for the future of Africa.

About J-PAL : The Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) is a global research center working to reduce poverty by ensuring that policy is informed by scientific evidence. Anchored by a network of over 200 affiliated professors at universities around the world, J-PAL conducts randomized impact evaluations to answer critical questions in the fight against poverty.

J-PAL values diversity, equity, and inclusivity in our work and the broader perspectives our staff bring. We encourage people of color, first generation college students / graduates, and other underrepresented groups to apply to this role. In your cover letter, please consider sharing how your racial, gender, socioeconomic and / or other identity has influenced your drive and desire to work at J-PAL. (This is not required, but rather an opportunity for us to get to know you.

Responsibilities :

• Scholars Program coordination and delivery (30%) :
• Coordinate scholar application intake, eligibility screening, and onboarding communications.
• Organize and schedule pre-proposal calls, DEDP training timelines, capstone workshops, and regular mentorship check-ins.
• Maintain up-to-date scholar progress records, feedback tracking, and communication logs.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for training delivery, including webinar sessions and final restitution exercises.
• Assist in organizing convenings, info sessions, and program launch events.
• Support coordination with J-PAL staff for proposal reviews, mentor assignments, and training content delivery.

Research (25%)

T raining (15%)

Supervision

The Policy and Research Associate will work under the supervision of the Senior Policy Associate and the Senior Research Associate.

Qualifications and Skills :

Benefits :

This position offers a competitive salary, life & health insurance, retirement benefits, maternity leave and paid vacations.