February 2009 - Association of Moroccan Professionals in America

Association of Moroccan Professionals in America
Interview with
Mr.Faouzi Chaabi
by Nada Elmajdoub
°
°
°
°
°
°
°
°
°
°
°
°
°
°
Jaridati
In this issue
PAGE ONE
• AMPA Management message Word from Karim Sijilmassi
PAGE TWO
• Interview with Mr. Chaabi
PAGE THREE
• Featuring members
PAGE FOUR
• Interview with YMEC 2007
soumaya Yacoubi
PAGE Five
• New York Event
PAGE SIX
• CSSF: Rabat Press conference
PAGE SEVEN & EIGHT
• Le Citoyen Marocain
PAGE NINE
• Safarclick
PAGE TEN
• Career Opportunities
PAGE ELEVEN
• Rekrute
PAGE TWELVE
• Career Opportunities by
OMINDATA
PAGE THIRTEEN
• Moroccan Mobile Consulate
PAGE FOURTEEN
• Bladi news
PAGE FIFTEEN & SIXTEEN
• How to become an AMPA Sponsor
AMPA
5114 Dudley lane
Unit 301
Bethesda, MD 20814.
Fax: (201) 221-8629
[email protected]
NY Fundraiser event coverage in page 5
ISSUE 17 Jan - Feb 2009
AMPA Management message:
Word from Karim Sijlamassi
Dear AMPA member,
Consistent with AMPA’s tradition of excellence and success, this year’s fundraiser in New York was an outstanding accomplishment and a testament to AMPA’s members and management team dedication.
Indeed, the honorable presence of his Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco, along with the outpouring support from the Moroccan community, made the event all the more
successful.
This show of support consolidates our profound belief in our maturity as a community that aspires to give back to its homeland
and be an agent of change and prosperity to America.
Once again, many thanks to all of you who showed up in great numbers and
made the charity fundraiser to the benefit of young rural girls the great success that it was;
and I encourage you to become involved and join us on the many exciting challenges
ahead.
MARCH is AMPA Networking Month.
AMPA members will be holding Networking Events in different Cities in March 2009. If you
want to attend, help organize or have suggestions...please see contact emails below.
If your city is not mentioned and you are interested in organizing a Networking event,
Please email [email protected]
San Francisco, CA: [email protected]
New York, NewJersey: [email protected]
Los Angeles, CA: [email protected]
Houston,TX: [email protected]
Washington, DC: [email protected]
Atlanta, GA: [email protected]
Seattle, WA: [email protected]
Casablanca, Morocco: [email protected]
Interview with Mr.Faouzi Chaabi
by Nada Elmajdoub
1) M. Chaabi, votre succès en tant que businessman accompli n’est pas un
secret, à quoi attribuez vous votre réussite professionnelle?
Je ne me considère pas encore glorieux de ma réussite dans le monde des affaires.
Chaque nouvelle entreprise est un challenge qui interpelle efforts et rigueur et il reste
tant à faire. Au delà des prouesses que l’on accomplit on conserve l’expérience,
la référence originelle du succès. Je dois en partie mes repères en tant qu’homme
d’affaires aux différents projets menés dans le conglomérat familial, soit 60 ans de
péripéties managériales et une multitude de Business cases à l’échelon national et
international. C’est aussi d’une vision globale grâce aux fonctions pluridisciplinaires
que j’occupe, que je pourrais éventuellement me targuer aujourd’hui mais c’est dans
l’action locale que je concentre mon énergie. Il est peut-être là le secret !
2) Que pensez vous des accords de libre échange entre le Maroc et les USA?
Depuis la signature de ces accords en juillet 2004 et le coup d’envoi de leur
implémentation en Janvier 2006, comment qualifieriez vous leur impact sur
les entreprises marocaines?
On peut d’ores et déjà affirmer les effets positifs d’un accord qui consolide l’accès du
Maroc au marché mondial. Les ALE serviront à améliorer la compétitivité de notre économie et du tissu industriel local,
à activer les réformes en matière de commerce extérieur, à lifter les modèles d’organisation des entreprises marocaines
et à injecter en l’occurrence un nouveau souffle dans notre économie.
D’autre part je tiens à souligner qu’il est plus question de coopération sur un spectre large que d’un simple accord douanier réservé aux échanges commerciaux. L’optimisation de l’association entre les deux pays activera indubitablement le
processus de réformes économiques et politiques dans lequel le Maroc s’est engagé. Néanmoins à l’heure d’aujourd’hui
cet échange se résume encore à des actions timides dont on maîtrise partiellement la portée. Il faut trouver le point
d’équilibre et inscrire cette coopération dans la durabilité.
3) Par quel moyen pensez vous, que nos entreprises nationales pourraient
profiter au maximum de ces accords ?
Connaître la physionomie du point de vue marketing, logistique et procédural des produits qui serviront de balises aux
voies d’accès du marché américain. Les avantages que présente cet accord doivent être proportionnels aux efforts
consentis.
Information, campagne de promotion et de communication, e-commerce, lobbying sont le kit indispensable au succès
de cet échange. Aussi j’insiste sur le rôle que devront tenir les marocains installés aux E.U en tant que VRP et coordinateurs de
cette action sans oublier le fait qu’ils représentent l’investisseur au potentiel distingué pour le marché marocain.
4) Comment voyez vous le rôle qu’AMPA pourrait jouer dans le renforcement des relations d’échange entre
le Maroc et les états unis? Et nous feriez vous le grand honneur de participer a notre prochaine édition de
Moroccan American Bridges à Casablanca en Juin 2009 prochain?
Constituer un centre de veille et d’information à même de fournir des données sur le commerce bilatéral, réaliser des
études sur les économies concernées, soutenir l’intégration des différentes actions, collaborer pour la prospérité mutuelle, accompagner les parties prenantes sur le terrain, vulgariser la réglementation. Un cahier des charges conséquent que je serai ravi de découvrir à travers de nouvelles actions à votre prochaine édition.
5) Ynna holding est un groupe dont la renommée dépasse les limites nationales. C’est aujourd’hui une référence au sein de la mosaïque industrielle marocaine. Votre groupe doit sûrement compter à son actif des
talents marocains recrutés de tous bords. Est ce que vos entreprises ont une stratégie particulière vis a vis
des compétences marocaines vivant à l’étranger?
En matière d’embauche de compétences marocaines à l’étranger, Ynna Holding soutient d’abord le talent. Cela passe
par le savoir faire et la connaissance des milieux. Nous sommes présents sur différents secteurs, l’industrie étant la
pierre angulaire de notre activité. Nous comptons à notre actif plusieurs ressources marocaines avec des parcours
très différents à l’étranger. Nos entreprises recrutent via des opérations de relations publiques à l’international, salons,
roadshows et autres initiatives de ce genre.
Featured Members
Jawad Bisbis
Jawad Bisbis is a global marketing manager at The Coca-Cola
Company headquarters in Atlanta. He joined the corporate company office early 2007. Prior to that he worked with Coca-Cola in Africa in various
markets (Morocco, Egypt, Kenya) both in strategic and field marketing assignments. Before joining the company, he started his career in Morocco
with P&G. He has a graduate management degree from Euromed business
school in France. He’s married and has 1 child.
His hobbies are cinema, football (soccer) and golf. He also enjoys travelling
and getting to know new places, people and cultures. He’s originally from
Casablanca.
Karim is currently a Sales Director with Toshiba America in Northern
California with over 17 years experience in the Office Technology industry.
Prior to Toshiba Karim spent over 12 years with Sharp Electronics as a Major
Account Consultant working primarily with Government Agencies, the Medical
field and School districts.
Karim Latifi
He came to America in 1990 and after a Baccalaureate of Economics in Casablanca and being part of the first graduating class of IGA (Institut de Gestion
Appliquee) he went to Lyon (France) where he studied Business with an emphasis on accounting at the University of Jean Moulin.
He currently lives in the beautiful Wine Country north of San Francisco; Karim
is a member of AMPA and is looking forward working with the association for
harnessing the expertise and talent of our professional Moroccan community
in North America as well as contribute to development of our beloved home
land.
Omar Elhajoui
Omar Elhajoui is currently a Senior Integration Engineer at the 787 program with
the Boeing Company, where he is in charge of multiple Product Development complex
projects. Previous to this position, he was a Design Engineer within the 787 Avionics
Team, where he worked on the all new central computing architecture of the Dreamliner.
Prior to joining Boeing, Mr. Elhajoui held positions with OQO Incorporated, a San Francisco based startup company that specializes in ultra small hand held PCs. He headed the
board thermal analysis and testing group.
Before stepping into the start up world, Omar spent three years in Thomson Financial
where he assumed various roles, mainly in IT Operations.
Before crossing the Atlantic, Omar spent few years working with IAM (currently Maroc
Telecom) and Moroccan Ministry of Fisheries, co-leading the fishing fleet GPS tracking
system.
He is a member of Solid State Society (IEEE) and an active contributor to the renowned
Center of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) of the Foster School of Business at the
University of Washington in Seattle.
Omar is fluent in Arabic, French, Russian and English. A native of Fez, Morocco, Omar
holds a BSEE from National Aviation University in Kiev, MSEE from San José State, and
is expecting his MBA from the University of Washington in June of 2009. Omar can be
reached at:
[email protected]
Interview with YMEC 2007: soumaya Yacoubi
by Hicham Kabbaj
Can you tell us something about yourself? What is Vitaclub and
how did you develop the idea?
My name is Soumaya Yaakoubi and I’m originally From the North of Morocco
where I started my university studies. In 1989 I got married at the age of 20 and
left Morocco for Switzerland to finish my studies at Sciences University in Geneva.
I also started my professional career there at the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). After six years in Geneva, my husband and I came back to Rabat,
the capital of Morocco, and I started working for the World Health Organization
(WHO). At the same time, and for fun, I was organizing events and artistic exhibitions, applying what I had learned in Geneva where I was member of a Diplomatic
Club. I did this for two years in Rabat until we moved to England for four years.
Once in London, I decided to study Marketing with the Chartered Institute of Marketing. The director of the School had a travel agency and all our work was kind
of related to this industry. That’s how I discovered my interest in this industry, and
combined it with my passion for travel, wellness and health.
I started thinking of opening the TRAVEL CLUB for VITALITY (later VITA CLUB
Travel & Events) offering what a traveller could dream of in terms of discoveries
and enjoyments for his wellness and good health. After I received my diploma, we
moved to Ankara, Turkey for two years, then to Tokyo, Japan. Change helped me to understand different cultures
and broadened my vision; moreover, I learned different concepts of quality and understood the importance of
delivering quality services.
At 35 years old, I decided to settle down again in my home country, and returned to work with the WHO in Rabat,
then with UNDP until finally talking with a friend about realizing my dream of starting a travel agency.
What is VITA CLUB? Vita Club is a travel agency that considers its clients well-being first and lets them
discover unexpected Morocco! We try through our programs to communicate to our customers that they deserve
the best treatment and the best quality services. Once they buy from us they become members of a club which
works to achieve the well being of its members. It’s more than just travel it’s a pampered journey.
In 2009, we are programming long week-end packages every month to relax, escape stress and try new ways of
living. We think our clients worth it. Please check our special packages at www.vitavoyages.com
How did YMEC help launch Vitaclub?
Actually, YMEC was the booster, the competition that let me gain confidence in myself as an entrepreneur and in
my project as a viable one. The fact that it was judged by experts as the winner of YMEC 2007 was very significant to me. And the prize of $3,000 went as the first payment for the VITA CLUB web site. The day after winning
at YMEC, I announced to my colleagues at UNDP my decision. I am more than happy today to have done it and
thankful to YMEC and AMPA to having encouraged it.
How is the future looking for Vitaclub?
For the near future, we will continue in our efforts to gain new customers, new markets, to become known and to
encourage people to try our services. Later, we hope to be able to offer a real original club for long stays along
with the travel agency and continue our growth to serve our valued clients.
What is AMPA for you? Great network for great people, I hope someday I will be able to serve it in one way
or another.
New York Event Coverage
New York Event Fundraiser
His Excellency the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Morocco to the USA, kicked off the evening by addressing the attendance to emphasize on the importance of the associative
action and praised AMPA for the key role it plays to reinforce the
Moroccan-American friendship and business ties.
Echoing the Ambassador’s words, AMPA’s President
Hicham Kabbaj, presented AMPA’s vision and stressed on the
importance of tangible actions, the likes of the evening’s event,
to raise funds and awareness towards helping Morocco achieve its developmental goals.
The attendance greatly enjoyed the fashion show that
followed, which featured traditional Moroccan designer “Kaftans”. The auctioning of these dazzling works of Moroccan
craftsmanship was instrumental in setting record level donations.
The Sefrioui-Badissi foundation also had a remarked
participation through their graceful donation of 54 laptops to be
distributed amongst the many CSSF centers throughout rural
Morocco.
After a very successful fundraiser that totaled upwards
of $10,000.00, the event was concluded with an evening of Moroccan entertainment.
Quote from CSSF president
“…We were much exited to welcome you in Rabat and learn about your
intention to helping us in our noble mission to provide education to young
girls in Morocco…..That is way I say we don’t need to be thanked, because
we are only doing our duty towards our country…..Many thanks to AMPA
for coming forward and helping rural girls and Morocco as a whole”
CSSF: Rabat Press conference
AMPA held a press Conference on December 23, 2008 at the
CSSF (Comite de Soutien a la Scolarisation des Filles rurales) office
in Rabat. The proceeds of our New York Gala were presented to the
CSSF
President Ms. Aicha Khidani. Three young girls also represented the
association; two of them are currently benefiting from the program,
and the third is a college student who graduated thanks to CSSF.
Ms. Khidani thanked all the Media and partners present. She
also expressed her gratitude to AMPA for raising money and awareness on rural education.
The US Ambassador Mr. Riley said that both him and his wife
are personally involved in Girls’ education although it «faces big challenges». He commended CSSF for their work that «goes beyond providing a foyer, but also hope to these young girls». He also congratulated AMPA and its members for their initiatives and involvement in
Morocco.
AMPA President, Hicham Kabbaj, thanked and
congratulated CSSF team for their tremendous work with
these young girls; he also emphasized and thanked AMPA
members’ involvement in Moroccan education.
Bouchra Adyel then presented the $11,371.78 check
along with the laptops donated by Sefrioui-Badissy foundation to CSSF.
This was a
great exposure to both
AMPA and CSSF in
the Moroccan Media.
We will post all articles
on our website under
«Press». The Press
Conference was also
on 2M Nightly news (French& Arabic):
http://www.2m.tv/video/?id= 2189 (12th Minute)
Did you know?...the guide to myAMPA platorm
is published on the website, you can access the forum,
library, exchange messages with other AMPA members,
etc... http://www.ampusa.org/pdf/MyAMPAuserguide.pdf
AMPA & CSSF Management Teams
AMPA MEMBERS ACTIVITIES: Le Citoyen Marocain
Bouchra Adyel (VP Communication) and Nada Elmajdoub
(Mentoring Program Coordinator) are active members of AMPA. As
young Moroccan professionals in the US, they have participated in various projects and associations. One of those projects is “Le Citoyen
Marocain”. It has a very unique and powerful message which engaged
these members to join the LCM team and seek a better future for Morocco. Here is what they say about LCM…
1. Define « Le Citoyen Marocain » Project
2. What are LCM Objectives?
3. How did LCM start?
4. Who helped you along the way?
Bouchra: Le Citoyen Marocain (LCM) is a very ambitious project founded by Mr. Salmane Belayachi. It seeks to stimulate the engagement
of our young generation in the development of Morocco. As a very
active member of my Moroccan and American communities, I strongly believe that No matter how small your contribution is to your surroundings, the outcome is always far greater than
expected. It takes strong and determined citizens to take initiative and act rather than react to their environments. I see
unlimited potential in Moroccans to have their “Moroccan Dream”. Le Citoyen Marocain is the right project at the right
time to reintroduce the basic rule of any national development.
Bouchra: Le Citoyen Marocain seeks to adopt volunteering, commitment and competition as the image of true citizenship, sound development process and the definition of the new patriotism. To reinforce the Moroccan-Morocco
partnership by considering that relationship to be the fundamental basis of any development effort. To organize a march
from Layoune to Tangiers, intended to sensitize Moroccans by calling them to an unconditional commitment to the national development project. And finally, to create through this new patriotism, an invisible hand serving as a guide as well
as a triggering agent of the development domino effect.
Nada: On October 18th I got a call from Salmane. Back then I had no clue, that me pushing that little green button was
going to determine my agenda for the following few months, perhaps even years as no one knows where an adventure
as extraordinary as LCM could take me. He first told me about all the conversations he had had back home, this past
summer, with several people and how they all felt somewhat “detached “from the Moroccan cause, how they didn’t feel
a strong sense of belonging to their country, how they just didn’t care that much. Knowing Salmane, I could imagine how
that bothered him as he was famous for his immeasurable passion for Morocco. All his projects, articles, blogs and notes
attest of an exceptionally high patriotism, an awareness of the Moroccan potential and a pride of belonging to a unique
nation. He wanted to walk to share his message of Hope and Optimism, to persuade all Moroccans to put Morocco in
the very heart of their daily preoccupation and he couldn’t think of a better way than to go meet them face to face and
share his message.
I have to say that no matter how unusually interesting this idea first seemed to me, I stopped for a second and realized
the evidence: I could not think of better fit to this particular job than him. So I gave him my go-ahead and as a consequence earned the huge privilege of running the LCM project.
Nada: Two weeks after Salmane’s phone call, I left for Dallas to attend “Spotlight on Morocco” where I had the chance
to meet with his Excellency Mr. Mekouar. I took the chance to approach him about LCM which he expressed a lot of
enthusiasm for, made clairvoyant observations, then asked me to send him a description of the project via email.
A week later Salmane was having his first meeting with Mrs. Rheljari and Mrs Afifi, at the Moroccan embassy in DC to
jump start LCM. During that meeting, it was suggested to get our project adopted by a recognized Moroccan association
in the US. I could not think of a better entity than MAC , not only was I a board member but Driss Temsamani, the president of MAC was also amongst the first people to adhere to the message and join the team.
It only took an email to get an overwhelming response from the majority of the board, and the special interest of a few
like Mr. Hassan Samghouni who readily offered their help and support in many capacities. On December 15th, while in
Morocco, I received a txt message from Driss saying:”Urgent, call me”; which I did right away, only to hear him announce
M.Chaabi’s interest to sponsor the entire project. A few days and phone calls later, I met with him and his PR director,
Mrs. Hanane Bakali to kick off our collaboration. Almost at the same time, Khadija, Jawaher and Hassan were engaging in several LCM workshops with Focus groups here in the US bringing valuable ideas to the table. My job was to
combine their suggestions with the outcomes of my work sessions in Morocco to assemble the LCM puzzle. After Driss
initiated contact with M. Ameur minister in charge of Moroccans abroad, I had the chance to meet him and discuss the
mission at his office in Rabat. It was concluded with his promise to do everything in his power to facilitate what needs to
AMPA MEMBERS ACTIVITIES: Le Citoyen Marocain
be completed for Salmane’s journey to take place.
In only 9 weeks time, LCM team had managed to get the support of the Moroccan embassy, the Moroccan American
civil society, the Moroccan government and a Private sponsor. As far as I’m concerned, that constitutes the irrefutable
proof that the Domino Effect, backbone of our project, is indeed a reality.
5. How will LCM be implemented in Morocco?
6. What is LCM’s long-term vision?
Bouchra: Le Citoyen Marocain is more than a walk from Laayoune to Tangiers. It is a march through which Salmane
will convey his citizenship message to Moroccans along the way. It is also a series of round table sessions in key cities
to incorporate the citizenship and development message in different themes (Education, Immigration, Arts& Culture,
Economy, and Politics). Finally, once the walk is completed, it is a legacy to carry on. Le Citoyen Marocain will start
a new phase which consists of creating LCM Chapters throughout Morocco. We acknowledge that this project is very
ambitious, but we strongly believe in the message and thanks to a wonderful and very committed executive team, we
will accomplish our goals.
Nada: The ultimate goal is to raise a generation of “Possibilitarians” that believe in the values of citizenship, active
participation in public life, discard negative feelings, regain hope and take responsibility for their own faith. The first step
to a major change has to be about mentalities and attitudes. We truly believe that once Moroccans become fully aware
of their duties towards their country, and at the same time, of the crucial impact of each and every one of their actions;
Morocco would become a better place for every single one of us.
For more details about “Le Citoyen Marocain” and how you can contribute,
please visit: www.lecitoyenmarocain.com
Safarclick: An AMPA Member Successful Project
Contribute to Jaridati
AMPA members are encouraged to submit profiles, articles
of interest or research papers for future issues of Jaridati.
Please contact us by email and send any contributions as
a Microsoft Word attacment to [email protected].
Also, do not hesitate to send us your feedback on this issue at [email protected].
We would like to hear from you on ways to make Jaridati
your favorite newsletter
Career Opportunities
COMMERCIAL LAW DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
1401 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20230
ATTN:
Joe Sandillo
Telephone: (202) 482-9007
Fax:
(202) 482-0006
E-mail: [email protected] (Applications by e-mail preferred)
The Commercial Law Development Program (CLDP), within the U.S. Department of Commerce
Office of General Counsel, is uniquely tasked with providing technical assistance in the commercial law arena
to foreign governments and private sectors of transitional countries in support of their economic development
goals.
Most of CLDP’s activities are components of comprehensive assistance programs. These programs
are customized to address key issues that are high priorities for both a host government and the firms interested in doing business in that country. Through these programs, CLDP actively helps to improve the legal and
regulatory environment for U.S. businesses working in developing countries.
Projected No.
of Volunteers:
5 per semester
Internship
Location(s):
Washington, D.C. – Ronald Reagan Building – Federal Triangle Metro
Application
Materials:
Qualifications:
Application
Deadline:
Minimum Time
Required:
Salary:
Assignments:
Web Site:
Cover letter (semester and dates when available), resume with 3 references, trans
cript (official or unofficial).
Second and third-year law students. Students who are U.S. citizens, preferably fluent in a foreign language (French, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Urdu, other) and are interested in international law including issues such as World Trade Organization accession, compliance with free trade agreements, commercial law reform,
protection of intellectual property rights, transparency, government procurement, standards, and judicial reform.
December 5th for Spring Program (January – May) (open until filled)
February 1st for Summer Program (June – August) (open until filled)
August 20th for Fall Program (September – December) (open until filled)
20 hours per week during the school year – 40 hours per week during the summer. Many students have previously received academic credit or stipends from their law schools.
Volunteer (without compensation)
CLDP provides student interns the opportunity to work both independently and as a part of a team in the design, development, and implementation of technical assis
tance programs for developing and transitional countries, including the Maghreb,
the Gulf, some countries in Sub-Saharan African and Eastern Europe. Interns
participate at all levels, contributing to work plans, developing subject background papers, designing agendas, planning activities and assisting foreign delegations
during programs.
www.cldp.doc.gov
ReKrute.com
Join the first online recruitment website in Morocco
You are Moroccan, you have been living in America for many years and wish to come back
home and find an appropriate job that matches your profile and expectations... ReKrute.com is the
solution to connect you back to your country !
Morocco is particularly eager to recruit its highly-educated citizens who have studied abroad
and have acquired specific skills to fulfil the market’s current needs for :
Graduates from International schools Professionals with international working methods
and good knowledge of international business management People with knowledge about how to
conduct business abroad People who know how to build up relationships with american companies Knowledge transfer and coaching Our aim is to help expatriates overseas move back to their
country.
We are the online recruitment pioneer in Morocco, and our mission is to connect up to 1000
companies from all sectors with 200,000 registered candidates, including executives, managers and
professionals who are seeking for new opportunities.
Join us now and discover the job opportunities Morocco has to offer to attract you back !
By registering now, you will find useful advice to develop your career in Morocco.
If you need any assistance or further information, feel free to contact me at : [email protected]
Mariam AMRI
Head of Communication - ReKrute.com
OMNIDATA
Opportunités de carrières
Dans un contexte de forte croissance, nous recrutons les profils suivants:
Ingénieur d’affaires Vous assurez le développement commercial et la gestion de portefeuille grands comptes. Vous
bénéficiez d’une expérience de 3 ans dans un poste similaire.
Consultant CRM / LAMP Maitrise des langages de programmation PHP, Javascript, XML, HTML, des technologies
AJAX, compétences techniques sur les environnements LAMP ou WAMP (Linux ou Windows, Apache, MySQL, PHP),
connaissance d’un ou plusieurs SGBDR dont MySQL, disposer d’une première expérience de SugarCRM en Entreprise.
Consultants BI & CRM Vous bénéficiez d’une expérience probante de 2 ans dans les domaines suivants : Reporting
bancaire, Business Intelligence et Datawarehouse, CRM. La connaissance du domaine bancaire serait un plus.
Responsable Marketing et Communication Vos missions: élaborer la stratégie Marketing et Communication
du Groupe et veiller à la cohérence de son image. Développer des partenariats (presse, éditeurs, sites professionnels
communautaires…) Expérience Marketing/communication exigée dans le monde du logiciel ou des services NTIC.
Consultants ERP Techniques ou Fonctionnels Connaissances métiers: finance et logistique. Connaissances
techniques: maitrise des outils de dveloppement et / ou d’administration de Oracle E-business Suite.
Chef de Projet ERP Vous êtes garant du respect des engagements et du bon déroulement des différents projets.
Vous possédez une expérience réussie de management de projets, d’encadrement et de coordination d’équipes en SSII
autour d’intégration d’ERP. Expérience sur Oracle E-business Suite est appréciable.
Chef de Projet ETL Gestion de projets, respect des délais, budgets et qualité des livraisons. Compétences: Oracle
Data Integrator (ODI), Datastage PX, Oracle BI, BO, et DB2. Expérience réussie de 3 ans minimum dans un poste
similaire.
Contrôleur de gestion projet Suivi et contrôle des budgets et des reportings, suivi des indicateurs financiers par
projet, assister les responsables de projet dans le chiffrage des opportunités et analyser les résultats financiers, réaliser
les opérations correctives. De formation bac+5 en finance avec une expérience dans un poste de consulting de 2 ans
minimum.
Directeur de projet ERP Vous assurez la conduite de projets d’intégration d’ERP. Votre rôle est de veiller à la
réalisation des projets dans les délais et les budgets prévus tout en assurant la satisfaction du client et en respectant
le niveau de service convenu. Vous participez à la négociation contractuelle et vous diriger les équipes de projets et
coordonnez les interventions de partenaires et sous traitants. Vous avez également des connaissances techniques et
fonctionnelles qui vous permettent une maîtrise architecturale des systèmes d’information de l’entreprise.
Consultant Senior SOA
Mission: - Modéliser les besoins des utilisateurs et de les transposer en un ensemble de processus métiers pour définir
une cible fonctionnelle, recenser les grands changements à apporter aux SI en vue de les rationaliser et de les optimiser
- Intervenir au niveau de : la cartographie des flux, des plans d’urbanisation des études d’urbanisme, de la définition
de l’architecture fonctionnelle et applicative, de la réalisation de cahiers de charges et de la formalisation des besoins,
analyse et conception des processus métier et SI.
Profil: Expérience d’au moins 4 ans en conseil, bonne connaissance des méthodologies projets, expertise de la méthodologie d’urbanisation du SI et d’un outil de modélisation et maîtrise des NTIC. Une expérience en architecture applicative J2EE Un excellent relationnel (capacité d’écoute, aisance d’élocution, et répondant) est un atout indispensable
pour réussir dans cette fonction.
Si l’une de ces opportunités vous intéresse, envoyez votre CV à [email protected]
Moroccan Mobile Consulate
Moroccan Mobile Consulate in Seattle,WA on Feb 21st, 2009
WAMA is proud to announce that the Moroccan Mobile Consulate will be coming to Seattle
WA to serve our community in the northwest. The Moroccan Consulate encourages you community
to visit their web page to download the necessary forms/applications.
We are including a requirement list which we received from the Moroccan Consulate. Please
read it carefully and be sure to be prepared. If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to submit your question(s) via the registration form or email us at [email protected].
We have also made a local phone number available to you to call should you have any questions. Please note that the phone number is voice mail only. It will be checked frequently during the
day and we will return your calls. Therefore, it is very important that you leave your full name/call
back number in your message. Please speak slowly and clearly. We do encourage the web form for
submitting questions, however, if you feel more comfortable calling please don’t hesitate to do so.
Phone number to call is: 206 285 1345
Event Details:
What: Moroccan Mobile Consulate will be in Seattle WA
When: Saturday Feb 21, 2009
Time: 8:30 am PST to 6:00 pm PST
Where: Fisher Plaza (land marks: Komo4 TV building/across the street from Space needle)
140 4th Ave N
Seattle, WA 98109
Fisher security (206) 404-8000 (call this number if you’re lost)
There is a parking garage under the building from John Street side. It is secure and it costs
$5.00 all day. If you park in the garage under the building look for sings to public elevator then you
want to be on «*1» main floor.
WAMA Contact info:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 206 285 1345
Online Registration
ANNOUNCEMENT:
If you are an AMPA Member who lives in Morocco,
please email [email protected]
to be added to our Morocco List.
We will have more events
and announcements pertaining to our members
in Morocco in the coming year.
Biladi News
leisure complex at the cost of $1.8 billion,
A New City Growing in Morocco the country’s state news agency MAP nologies Ahmed Reda Chami said that this
latest agreement confirms Morocco’s calling
By Morocco channel
As with many countries, Morocco has been
working towards finding solutions for their
housing problems. As the population has
been increasing over the years, there has
been a housing shortfall and in 2002, a
new trade zone was created in anticipation
of the launch of a new project named Al
Boughaz. The trade zone has grown to four
hundred businesses, creating approximately forty thousand job opportunities. The
Al Boughaz project is the construction of
a new city that will not only alleviate the
housing dilemma but give hope of employment and a new life to many as well as
tourism opportunities. The new city is set to
be called Ch’rafate and will be constructed
on a 1 300 hectare piece of land that has
been allocated for the building of the city.
King Mohammed VI of Morocco recently
announced the launch of the construction
work that is estimated to be completed by
the year 2020. An industrial area is also included into the plans, opening the doorway
for businesses and industry moguls for new
factories and business premises, and providing the new residents of Ch’rafate with
jobs. Located between the cities of Tetuan
and Tangiers, the city of Ch’rafate will be
conveniently situated and with new roads
being provided, it will create an improved
road network for this region of Morocco.
The massive project will be overseen by Al
Omrane Al Boughaz, a well known development company, together with international property developers and national companies for assistance. Tanger-Med Port will
be responsible for the housing development and the entire project will cost an estimated $2.9 billion. A hundred and thirty
thousand people will benefit from the thirty thousand housing units and developers
have ensured that the buildings and procedures are environmentally friendly and
that all technical and geological standards
have been met. Not only will residents gain
from the industrial area and the housing
development, but they will be able to take
advantage of the planned tourism zone,
green areas and handicrafts complex. The
city of Ch’rafate will be a new start for many
families, in various different ways. Housing
developments in M’diq, Tangier, Fndeq and
Tetouan are scheduled to begin in 2020.
Houti and two of the original founders own
34 per cent of the bank.
said, quoting the tourism minister.
MAP named the consortium partners
who signed the letter of intent to set
up the project at the Atlantic city of Essaouira as Itmar Development Abu Dhabi
Investment and Bahrain-based Islamic
investment bank Gulf Finance House.
The initial accord was signed on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum in
the Swiss ski resort of Davos, added MAP,
quoting Tourism Minister Mohamed
Boussaid as saying: «The importance of
this project strengthens Morocco’s investment attractiveness in the tourism
business.»
The planned project would involve building a resort of healthcare and leisure
facilities over 270 hectares in Essaouira,
one of Morocco’s main coastal tourism
sites, MAP added.
The tourism sector is Morocco’s primary
foreign currency earner and main employer after labor-intensive agriculture
and the textile industry.
It is also the country’s main attraction
for foreign investment, with high-profile
real estate and tourism projects financed
by Arab Gulf investors worth some $20
billion.
Analysts and people in the tourism industry fear that a slowdown in tourism
caused by economic recession in Europe
and elsewhere might derail Morocco’s
ambition to develop its tourism industry.
The government hopes to increase the
number of tourists visiting Morocco to
10 million in 2010 from 8 million last year.
(Reporting by Lamine Ghanmi; Editing by
Gerald E. McCormick)
Morocco’s aeronautics industry
continues to grow By Sarah Touahri
Zodiac Aerospace Maroc is investing 135
million dirhams towards a new aeronautical project in Aïn Johra, confirming Morocco’s advances in attracting investors
and promoting the aeronautical sector.
By Sarah Touahri for Magharebia in Rabat
– 30/01/09
Amidst fears of a slowing global economy, Morocco’s burgeoning aeronautics
industry continues to attract foreign investment. The ministries of new technologies and finance signed a deal on Monday (January 26th) in Rabat with Zodiac
Aerospace Maroc to begin research and
Morocco in $1.8 b in building deal production of aeronautical equipment
with Arab group by Reuters
at the Aïn Johra industrial park, for an inRABAT, Jan 30 - Morocco initiated on Friday vestment of around 135 million dirhams.
a deal with an Arab consortium to build a Minister of Trade, Industry and New Tech-
to be a platform for investment in aeronautical trades. The Minister added that this
agreement will allow the creation of 250
direct jobs, a large number of which will be
engineering posts.
«A strong presence in national engineering
through this great project shows that Morocco has taken another step in the field
of aeronautics, which will not stop simply
at construction, but will also include engineering and design.» In the past few years,
the sector has seen considerable development, growing from near-zero in 2000 to a
250 million dollar industry employing 7,000
people. Seven major areas employ about
75% of those currently working in the sector: cabling, middle management, composites, mechatronics, sheet metals, fitting and
machining.
«The rapid development in the sector has
been carried forward by benchmark operators in the sector, such as EADS, Boeing and
SAFRAN, who have given Morocco credibility as a destination,» said Chami. A number
of companies in Morocco are suppliers to
European and American-based companies
placing orders. Morocco is among those
countries where subcontracting has a promising future. The aeronautical sector is
characterized by a strong French presence.
The chairman of the French Union of Metallurgical Trades and Industries, Frédéric SaintGeoure, said that Morocco’s economic and
industrial development strategy to support
high added-value industrial sectors, such
as aeronautics, can only encourage French
companies to open other nearby markets.
«The strength of the Moroccan aeronautical sector lies in that it has developed as
a network where customers and suppliers
are right next door to each other,» said Thomas Corbel, manufacturer of aircraft engine
components for the Airbus A320 and A340.
«With geographical proximity restricting
logistical costs, aeronautics subcontractors
in Morocco have what they need to deal
with the downward pressure on costs.»
Chairman of the Moroccan Space and Aeronautical Industries Group (GIMAS) Hamid
Benbrahim El Andaloussi is delighted with
the development of the sector, feeling that
it could not be more competitive. «Morocco
has very quickly realized the potential of the
fledgling industry that is aeronautics, identifying it as a top-priority strategic sector in
its Emergence plan. Training is one of the
keys to success in our development strategy
for this sector.»
How to Become an AMPA Sponsor
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Increase your visibility by becoming an AMPA sponsor and gaining access to an extended network of over 500 executives within the U.S. and Morocco. Sponsorship increases your organization’s exposure to the highly targeted Moroccan
American professional audience, and positions your company as an industry leader.
Sponsorships are heavily supported through integrated marketing, advertising, and public relations programs. Your
participation will be promoted through a variety of online and print materials, news releases, monthly newsletters, and posting on AMPA’s Website.
GOLD SPONSOR: $2,500 and up for 6 months period (unlimited # of prospects)
• Listing with corporate logo in all print advertising
• Quarter page ad in one event program brochure
• Corporate information and logo on website
• Display of banner at one event session
PLATINUM SPONSOR: $5,000 and up for 1 year (unlimited # of prospects)
• All GOLD SPONSOR benefits
• Your logo displayed on the AMPA website OR AMPA’s Jaridati newsletter for 12 months which gives you year round
exposure to AMPA members who cannot attend the Morocco event
• Half page ad in 2 event program brochure
• Prominent display of banner at 2 event sessions
AMPA PREMIUM PARTNER: $20,000 and up for 2 years ($10,000 for 1 year)
• Your logo prominently displayed on the AMPA website AND AMPA’s Jaridati newsletter for 24 months which gives you
year
round exposure to AMPA members who cannot attend the Morocco event
• Full page ad in all event program brochures for 24 months period
• Recognition in all keynote addresses
• You will become an AMPA VIP Partner with:
•Access to Event Planning Committee
•The opportunity to provide in-kind sponsorship (e.g. PR, event location, catering, etc.) that will go towards your annual
sponsorship pledge
• AMPA will make available to you its unique network of members to help you establish connections within your field of interest.
Only Premium Partners will have this opportunity.
Young Moroccan Entrepreneurs Competition Sponsor (YMEC): $10,000
Competition promoting Business plans from young Moroccans Awards in the format of cash Prizes, coaching and
direct qualification to international competitions The past winners benefited from the prizes and coaching and other competition to continue the launching of their companies
Benefits: Recognized as the exclusive sponsor of YMEC through banners, media communication, brochures, opportunity
to open and close the competition