About this opportunity
Atlantic Dialogues has run for fifteen years as one of the most influential policy forums connecting the Atlantic basin, and the 2026 edition maps the African Atlantic in a new way: the conference also presents the Atlantic Currents report, which tracks the economic and geopolitical dynamics of African Atlantic countries. Over three days, experts, scholars and policymakers hold focused sessions on how the Atlantic could emerge as a new driver of global growth, with the Global South deliberately centred in the conversations.
Volunteers are not spectators here. Selected students and young professionals work closely with PCNS staff before and during the event, supporting conference setup, venue operations, participant registration and movement, communications between participants and organisers, media and production assistance, session logistics and administrative coordination across an eight day stretch from 6 to 13 December 2026. It is a concentrated introduction to international event management, communications and public engagement, inside a room where decisions on trade, governance, energy transitions, security and climate are argued over.
The centre asks for fluent English, stronger better with French or Arabic as well, genuine interest in the Atlantic region's geopolitical, economic, social and environmental transformations, and a readiness to work flexible hours. Experience in event management is an asset but not required. You must be available for the whole preparation period and the conference itself, attend a mandatory online orientation before the dates, and all scheduled team meetings, and uphold the conference standards of punctuality, reliability, respect and professionalism throughout.
On the practical side this is a non paid volunteer position, with the organisers providing all meals and arranging accommodation on a need basis, which lowers the barrier for applicants from other African countries who can reach Rabat. Send an updated resume and cover letter through the application form on the call page below, make sure your phone number and email appear in both documents since interviews are conducted shortly after applications close, and complete every field of the form. Applications close 18 October 2026 and all applicants are notified of the decision no later than 10 December 2026.
What you receive
- First hand experience of the operational side of a high level global policy conference
- Direct work with the Policy Center for the New South organising team across logistics, production, communications and media
- All meals provided during the volunteer period
- Accommodation arranged on a need basis
- Exposure to senior officials, business leaders, academics, media and civil society representatives from Africa, Europe and the Americas
- Practical skills in conference setup, venue operations, registration, participant coordination and event documentation
- A professional network inside the Atlantic Dialogues community and the Policy Center's Young Leaders network
Who can apply
- Students currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree, and young professionals
- Fluency in English, with additional proficiency in French or Arabic an advantage
- Strong communication skills
- Interest in the Atlantic region's development, spanning geopolitical, economic, social and environmental transformations
- Readiness to work flexible hours to support logistical and administrative tasks
- Full availability from 6 to 13 December 2026, including the mandatory online orientation held before the event and all scheduled team meetings
- Experience in event management is an asset but not required
Who should not apply
- This is a non paid volunteer position, there is no salary or stipend
- Volunteers must attend the mandatory online orientation session and all scheduled team meetings
- Full availability is expected throughout the preparation period and the conference, partial attendance is not the design
- Travel costs to and from Rabat are not stated as covered
- Accommodation is arranged on a need basis rather than guaranteed for everyone
Documents to prepare
- An updated resume or curriculum vitae, with your phone number and email address included
- A cover letter, likewise carrying your phone number and email, since interviews are conducted shortly after the application deadline
- A completed application form with every field filled in, covering gender, name, contact details, last diploma, institute or university, years of experience, sector and area of expertise
How to apply
- Read the full call on the official page at https://www.policycenter.ma/jobs/call-volunteers-atlantic-dialogues-2026 and confirm you can be available 6 to 13 December 2026.
- Prepare an updated resume and a cover letter, and make sure your phone number and email address appear in both documents.
- Open the application form embedded on that same call page at https://www.policycenter.ma/jobs/call-volunteers-atlantic-dialogues-2026 and complete all fields.
- Upload your cover letter and curriculum vitae in the document slots of the form.
- Submit well before 18 October 2026, the stated closing date for applications.
- Watch for interview invitations, which the organisers send shortly after the application deadline.
- If selected, attend the mandatory online orientation session before the event and stay available for all scheduled team meetings through the conference.
Selection process
- Applications are accepted until 18 October 2026 through the form on the call page.
- The recruiting team reviews submitted resumes and cover letters against the qualifications in the call.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews shortly after the application deadline.
- The organisers notify all applicants of their decision no later than 10 December 2026.
- Selected volunteers join an online orientation before deploying for the eight day engagement from 6 to 13 December 2026.
Sources and verification
Questions applicants ask
When is the volunteer period?
Sunday 6 December to Sunday 13 December 2026, eight days in total, covering preparation before the conference, the conference itself on 10 to 12 December, and post event support.
Is the volunteer role paid?
No. The call is explicit that this is a non paid volunteer position. The organisers provide all meals and can arrange accommodation on a need basis.
Who can apply?
Highly motivated Bachelor's and Master's students and young professionals interested in international affairs and event management, fluent in English and ideally also French or Arabic.
Do I need event management experience?
No. Experience in event management is listed as an asset but not a requirement. Interest, communication skills and flexibility matter more.
What is the application deadline?
Applications are accepted until 18 October 2026. Submit early, because interviews are conducted shortly after the deadline and everyone is notified no later than 10 December 2026.
How do I apply?
Apply through the form embedded on the official call page, attaching your updated resume and cover letter, and complete all fields of the form. Keep your phone number and email in both documents.
What will I actually do as a volunteer?
You support logistics such as venue operations, setup, registration and participant movement, communications between participants and organisers, media and production assistance, and administrative coordination with PCNS staff.
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