| Purpose of the organization: |
The World Bank recently reported that first-time job seekers in Morocco account for 65% of total unemployed youth, and that unemployment rates are 61.2% for those with secondary education or higher. Many graduates of the country’s educational system lack the professional skills necessary for success, and many employers report difficulty in finding qualified, retainable employees that can help their companies grow.
To help address these needs, EFE is providing training and job-placement programs for young Moroccans though its local affiliate, EFE Maroc, a nonprofit organization formed by EFE in partnership with Moroccan business leaders. |
| A list of members of the governing body of the organization, and their countries of nationality: |
Board of DirectorsAbbad Andaloussi
Mr. Andaloussi is the President of the Al Jisr Association and Vice President of the Attijariwafa Bank Foundation.
Omar Chaabi
Mr. Chaabi is the Executive Vice President of the Chaabi Group.
Jamal Belahrach
Jamal Belahrach is the founding Chief Executive Officer of Manpower North Africa.
Brahim Benjelloun-Touimi
Mr. Benjelloun-Touimi has been Chief Administrative Officer of BCME Bank in charge of Human Capital and Technologies since 2004.
Dr. Rachid Benmokhtar
Dr. Benmokhtar, President of Al Akhawayn University, is President of the Oversight Committee of the Royal Human Development Initiative,
Ronald Bruder
Mr. Bruder, EFE Founder and Chief Executive Officer, is also Chairman of the Brookhill Group, a real estate owner/management firm which he founded in 1977.
J. Christer Elfverson
Mr. Elfverson is senior diplomatic advisor to Concordia21, a social investment group.
L. Michael Hager
Mr. Hager is President of EFE.
Diego Hidalgo
Mr. Hidalgo is a co-founder and member of the Board of El Pais, the leading Spanish daily newspaper.
Ambassador Mokhtar Lamani
Ambassador Lamani is International Development Research Center (IDRC) Senior Visiting Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI).
Brahim Slaoui
Mr. Slaoui is chairman and general manager of Mafoder, an international metal foundry, and founder of the Moroccan chapter of the Young Presidents’ Organization.
Executive Team
Nawfal Fassi-Fihri
Chief Executive Officer
Nawfal Fassi-Fihri has had extensive experience in aspects of project management including marketing, financial analysis, and project development. Prior to joining EFE, he worked as a real estate developer, managing three construction projects in Casablanca. He also served as Director in organizations such as Global Loop Enterprises, Inc. of Houston, Texas, and Buro Zone SARL in Casablanca. Mr. Fassi-Fihri received his dual Master of Business degree from Drexel University.
Ahmed Laafifi
Training Manager
Dr. Ahmed Laafifi has over 20 years of experience as a human resources trainer, working with nearly forty international and Moroccan companies in fields including industry, tourism, transport, finance, and public administration. He is a former professor of several business schools, former teacher at the Casablanca American School, participant in USAID trainings of trainers, and graduate of the University of Paris-Sorbonne.
Amine Bakkali
Chargé de Projet
Before joining EFE, Mr. Bakkali spent two years with a microfinance foundation training youth to become businesspeople and entrepreneurs. He has also worked as a trade supervisor in the private sector, and has been trained in surveying, finance, management, and business plan elaboration. Mr. Bakkali graduated from the National School of Business and Management in Settat, with a degree in marketing.
Mohcine Hafid
Chargé de Projet
Mr. Hafid holds a Masters degree in Cultural Mediation from Mohamed V University in Rabat. In parallel with his studies, Mr. Hafid contributed to the administration and coordination of local projects, including with UNESCO in Rabat.
Youssef Zanibi
Administrative Assistant
Prior to joining EFE-Maroc, Mr. Zanibi worked in the tourism sector, managing and marketing the rental of riads and villas throughout Morocco. Having trained in Morocco and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, he has also worked as a reservations and office manager in Marrakech and Casablanca. Mr. Zanibi holds a Master's degree from the High Institute of Management in Casablanca, and a Bachelor’s degree from Hassan II University. |
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