DescriptionOverview Research Triangle Institute (RTI) has over 30 yearsโ experience assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a not-for-profit, independent research institute based in North Carolina, USA, RTI has roughly 6,000 employees with global experience implementing international development projects. RTI's Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTI's experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world. SG&Rโs Agriculture, Water, and Environment portfolio has delivered innovative, breakthrough solutions in key development sectors globally, including climate change, disaster risk management, water and natural resource management, and food security and market systems resilience. RTI is working to strengthen agricultural markets, engage youth and women as critical leaders of the on- and off-farm workforce, and tackle the dual burden of malnutrition around the globe. RTIโs work is helping foster stronger food systems, reduce malnutrition in all its forms, build resilience and engage the next generation of food security leaders. Within the water portfolio, RTI delivers projects in water sector governance, water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, water resources management, community engagement, urban resilience, and institutional capacity building. Project Description The USAID Morocco EcoRise Activity will leverage the private sector for sustainable, inclusive economic growth and strengthen Moroccoโs resilience to shocks and long-term stressors, including water scarcity and drought. Interventions will seek to improve the enabling environment for investment and business growth for a sustainable economy, assist early-stage entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through access to finance and technical support to create and scale innovative solutions increasing economic resilience, and promote a skilled workforce to support the development and growth of a sustainable and equitable economy. The anticipated program is contingent upon donor funding will be based in Rabat, Morocco. Position Description RTI is seeking an Enabling Environment (IR1) Lead for the anticipated USAID-funded Morocco EcoRise Activity. They will oversee efforts to create a supportive policy environment for economic growth in Morocco. This role involves conducting policy analysis and guiding the development, advocacy, and adoption of sustainable policies and guidelines to improve conditions within Morocco to improve the environment for investment and growth for a sustainable economy. This role is expected to be based in Rabat, Morocco. Position is contingent upon award and funding. Moroccan nationals highly encouraged to apply. Responsibilities Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Responsible for leading the development and advocacy of policies and guidelines aimed at improving economic conditions to ensure positive, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. Conduct in-depth policy analysis to inform both national and subnational economic development strategies, providing recommendations to enhance the enabling environment for economic grown in Morocco. Promote the integration of marginalized and vulnerable populations into the economic growth of Morocco. Collaborate with the private sector to support positive economic growth and strengthen the capacity of the Moroccan economy and its actors. Provide technical capacity-building support to government counterparts and local leaders through technical assistance and training to ensure the successful adoption and implementation of positive economic policies. Qualifications Bachelorโs degree in economics, public policy, or other relevant field and 12 years of experience, masterโs degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in economic policy development, and/or related international programming. Strong knowledge of evidence generation, community participation, accountability, and policy analysis and development. Demonstrated familiarity with and understanding of the Moroccan national and sub-national governance and political systems and actors. Professional fluency in French, English, and Arabic preferred
ResponsibilitiesPrimary responsibilities will include but not be limited to: Responsible for leading the development and advocacy of policies and guidelines aimed at improving economic conditions to ensure positive, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth. Conduct in-depth policy analysis to inform both national and subnational economic development strategies, providing recommendations to enhance the enabling environment for economic grown in Morocco. Promote the integration of marginalized and vulnerable populations into the economic growth of Morocco. Collaborate with the private sector to support positive economic growth and strengthen the capacity of the Moroccan economy and its actors. Provide technical capacity-building support to government counterparts and local leaders through technical assistance and training to ensure the successful adoption and implementation of positive economic policies
QualificationBachelorโs degree in economics, public policy, or other relevant field and 12 years of experience, masterโs degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. At least five (5) years of demonstrated experience in economic policy development, and/or related international programming. Strong knowledge of evidence generation, community participation, accountability, and policy analysis and development. Demonstrated familiarity with and understanding of the Moroccan national and sub-national governance and political systems and actors. Professional fluency in French, English, and Arabic preferred