Institutional Liaison
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Rabat, Rabat-Salé-Kénitra, Maroc
Labyrinth Global Health
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About Labyrinth Global Health
Labyrinth Global Health is a women-owned small business committed to protecting the world from infectious diseases through locally driven international partnerships. Our team of highly skilled subject matter experts brings extensive experience in capacity-building across Africa, Asia, and Europe. We collaborate with diverse stakeholders – including local partners, universities, governments, and international organizations – to operationalize One Health solutions that strengthen global health security.
Position Overview
Labyrinth Global Health is seeking an Institutional Liaison & Project Coordinator to serve as the on-site Stakeholder Relationship Manager (SRM) and primary liaison between an international engineering contractor, Morocco’s Institut National d’Hygiène (INH), and relevant government agencies for a biosecurity capacity-building project funded by the U.
S. Government. The project involves the design, construction, equipping, and commissioning of a Pathogen Consolidation Unit (PCU) on the INH campus in Rabat, along with associated training programs in facility operations and maintenance, biosafety and biosecurity, and next-generation sequencing. In the SRM capacity, the Institutional Liaison & Project Coordinator will coordinate day-to-day engagement across INH’s 30 laboratory sections and three technical divisions, facilitate working groups, support construction and permitting activities, coordinate training logistics, and ensure smooth communication among all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This is a coordination, liaison, and stakeholder relationship management role that requires the ability to navigate a complex institutional environment, not a scientific research position.
Location:
Rabat, Morocco (on-site at INH campus); periodic travel to Casablanca for training events Employment Type: Regular Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Period of Performance: Approximately 42 months Essential Job Functions Institutional Coordination & Working Groups
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the prime contractor and INH leadership, department heads, and laboratory staff across all three technical divisions and cross-functional support units
• Identify and coordinate INH personnel needed for training events, technical assessments, working groups, and site activities
• Attend and support design review meetings, providing institutional context and stakeholder feedback
• Prepare weekly status reports and document all stakeholder meetings in formal minutes
• Coordinate with INH’s quality management personnel on integration of PCU procedures into institutional quality frameworks Construction, Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
• Coordinate with INH campus management and utility engineers (electrical, water, sewer) during all phases of PCU construction
• Track and monitor licensing, permitting, and regulatory requirements at national and municipal levels throughout the project lifecycle
• Support commissioning activities, including coordination of the Final Acceptance Test and commemorative opening event
• Coordinate pathogen consolidation logistics across INH’s laboratory sections, including inventory, chain-of-custody documentation, and transfer scheduling
• Facilitate the operational transition of the PCU into INH’s existing laboratory network, working section-by-section to establish new sample management workflows Training & Event Logistics
• Coordinate identification of training participants across INH departments for O&M, biosafety and biosecurity, and NGS/bioinformatics training tracks
• Facilitate logistics for training events at INH (Rabat) and Institut Pasteur du Maroc (Casablanca), including participant communications, venue arrangements, lodging, and materials coordination
• Support coordination between the training team and INH’s Training, Research & Cooperation Unit to align training schedules with institutional priorities
• Facilitate communication between U.
S. government representatives, prime contractor leadership, and Moroccan institutional counterparts for high-level meetings and coordination sessions Necessary Skills and Knowledge
• Strong understanding of institutional coordination in complex organizational environments, particularly national laboratories, research institutes, or health ministries
• Proficiency in stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, and multi-party coordination for international project implementation
• Familiarity with biosafety, biosecurity, or laboratory operations concepts (direct technical expertise not required, but the candidate must be able to navigate conversations across these domains)
• Understanding of construction project coordination, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance in an international context Minimum Qualifications
• PhD with 2+ years relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years relevant experience
• Degree in a relevant field such as life sciences; public health; science/health-related international relations, international development, public administration, and project management
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with host-country government entities, health ministries, national institutes, or regulatory/permitting authorities in an international context
• Proven ability to manage relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, including government officials, international partners, and technical staff
• English and French language fluency (written and oral) – required
• Arabic language capability – strongly preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, prepare reports, and coordinate across institutional boundaries
• Willingness to be based in Rabat, Morocco for the duration of the project Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience at or with Morocco’s Institut National d’Hygiène (INH), the Ministry of Health, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, or comparable national laboratory institutions in the region
• Understanding of North African institutional culture, governance structures, and decision-making processes, with preference for Morocco-specific experience
• Experience in project coordination, partnership development, or program management for international development, construction, or institutional capacity-building programs
• Background in biological safety, biosecurity, laboratory management, or public health security
• Experience supporting U.
S. government-funded security cooperation, international development, or capacity-building programs
• Professional certifications in project management, biorisk management, or related fields
• Experience with embassy coordination, diplomatic protocols, and government-to-government relationship management
What We Offer
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global health security initiatives
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to diverse international projects and partnerships
• Small business environment with direct impact visibility
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Application Process To apply, please submit:
• Resume/CV highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter describing your interest and fit for this role
• Professional references with contact information
S. Government. The project involves the design, construction, equipping, and commissioning of a Pathogen Consolidation Unit (PCU) on the INH campus in Rabat, along with associated training programs in facility operations and maintenance, biosafety and biosecurity, and next-generation sequencing. In the SRM capacity, the Institutional Liaison & Project Coordinator will coordinate day-to-day engagement across INH’s 30 laboratory sections and three technical divisions, facilitate working groups, support construction and permitting activities, coordinate training logistics, and ensure smooth communication among all stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle. This is a coordination, liaison, and stakeholder relationship management role that requires the ability to navigate a complex institutional environment, not a scientific research position.
Location:
Rabat, Morocco (on-site at INH campus); periodic travel to Casablanca for training events Employment Type: Regular Full-time FLSA Status: Exempt Period of Performance: Approximately 42 months Essential Job Functions Institutional Coordination & Working Groups
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the prime contractor and INH leadership, department heads, and laboratory staff across all three technical divisions and cross-functional support units
• Identify and coordinate INH personnel needed for training events, technical assessments, working groups, and site activities
• Attend and support design review meetings, providing institutional context and stakeholder feedback
• Prepare weekly status reports and document all stakeholder meetings in formal minutes
• Coordinate with INH’s quality management personnel on integration of PCU procedures into institutional quality frameworks Construction, Permitting & Regulatory Coordination
• Coordinate with INH campus management and utility engineers (electrical, water, sewer) during all phases of PCU construction
• Track and monitor licensing, permitting, and regulatory requirements at national and municipal levels throughout the project lifecycle
• Support commissioning activities, including coordination of the Final Acceptance Test and commemorative opening event
• Coordinate pathogen consolidation logistics across INH’s laboratory sections, including inventory, chain-of-custody documentation, and transfer scheduling
• Facilitate the operational transition of the PCU into INH’s existing laboratory network, working section-by-section to establish new sample management workflows Training & Event Logistics
• Coordinate identification of training participants across INH departments for O&M, biosafety and biosecurity, and NGS/bioinformatics training tracks
• Facilitate logistics for training events at INH (Rabat) and Institut Pasteur du Maroc (Casablanca), including participant communications, venue arrangements, lodging, and materials coordination
• Support coordination between the training team and INH’s Training, Research & Cooperation Unit to align training schedules with institutional priorities
• Facilitate communication between U.
S. government representatives, prime contractor leadership, and Moroccan institutional counterparts for high-level meetings and coordination sessions Necessary Skills and Knowledge
• Strong understanding of institutional coordination in complex organizational environments, particularly national laboratories, research institutes, or health ministries
• Proficiency in stakeholder management, cross-cultural communication, and multi-party coordination for international project implementation
• Familiarity with biosafety, biosecurity, or laboratory operations concepts (direct technical expertise not required, but the candidate must be able to navigate conversations across these domains)
• Understanding of construction project coordination, permitting processes, and regulatory compliance in an international context Minimum Qualifications
• PhD with 2+ years relevant experience; OR Master’s degree with 3+ years relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years relevant experience
• Degree in a relevant field such as life sciences; public health; science/health-related international relations, international development, public administration, and project management
• Demonstrated experience coordinating with host-country government entities, health ministries, national institutes, or regulatory/permitting authorities in an international context
• Proven ability to manage relationships across diverse stakeholder groups, including government officials, international partners, and technical staff
• English and French language fluency (written and oral) – required
• Arabic language capability – strongly preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills with demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings, prepare reports, and coordinate across institutional boundaries
• Willingness to be based in Rabat, Morocco for the duration of the project Preferred Qualifications
• Prior experience at or with Morocco’s Institut National d’Hygiène (INH), the Ministry of Health, Institut Pasteur du Maroc, or comparable national laboratory institutions in the region
• Understanding of North African institutional culture, governance structures, and decision-making processes, with preference for Morocco-specific experience
• Experience in project coordination, partnership development, or program management for international development, construction, or institutional capacity-building programs
• Background in biological safety, biosecurity, laboratory management, or public health security
• Experience supporting U.
S. government-funded security cooperation, international development, or capacity-building programs
• Professional certifications in project management, biorisk management, or related fields
• Experience with embassy coordination, diplomatic protocols, and government-to-government relationship management
What We Offer
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful global health security initiatives
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to diverse international projects and partnerships
• Small business environment with direct impact visibility
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package Application Process To apply, please submit:
• Resume/CV highlighting relevant experience
• Cover letter describing your interest and fit for this role
• Professional references with contact information