Key Expert

Location:	Remote with travel to, and within, Morocco
Reporting Manager:	Team Lead
Start date:	March 2026
Duration:	20 months
Type:	Fixed-term consultancy
Remuneration:	USD $250 per day
Application Deadline:	8 February 2026
Work Permissions:	N/A

 

In this role, you will support the design, development, testing, and implementation of simulation games aimed at challenging socio-cultural norms and supporting gender-responsive public policy in Morocco. You will play a key role in coordinating context analysis and needs assessments, contributing to game design and testing, developing Training of Trainers materials, and supporting monitoring and reporting, while working closely with the Team Leader, project partners, and the client throughout the assignment.

About MAGENTA

MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes in order to design solutions for relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation.

We help social-impact focused organisations across the world, including UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to improve children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we always go the extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations in the world. Our culture is driven by curiosity, transparency, authenticity and innovation. We are people driven by a keen desire to deliver social impact and who thrive in fast-paced environments.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Key Expert will report to the Team Lead. Typical tasks include:

• Coordination of a (light) context analysis and needs assessment in the 3 project regions as a basis for game design
Coordinating a light context analysis and needs assessment across the three project regions to inform the content, scenarios, and design of the simulation games, ensuring relevance to local socio-cultural and institutional contexts.

• Coordination of Game Design, Development and implementation in coordination with the Team Leader
Supporting and coordinating the design, development, and implementation of the simulation games in close collaboration with the Team Leader, contributing technical inputs throughout the game development cycle.

• Simulation Game Testing
Leading and supporting the testing of the simulation games, including preparation of test runs, facilitation support, and collection of participant feedback to inform refinement of the games.

• Development of Training for Trainers
Contributing to the design and development of Training of Trainers materials and sessions to build the capacity of partners and client staff to facilitate and replicate the simulation games.

• Monitoring and Report Writing
Supporting monitoring activities and contributing to reporting requirements, including documentation of testing and implementation feedback and inputs to progress and evaluation reports.

REQUIREMENTS

·       Education/training: University qualification in Social Sciences, Development Studies, International Relations or another related field

·       Language: C1-level language proficiency in French, C1 level in Arabic/ Darija- Moroccan Dialect

·       3 years of professional experience in behavioural simulations

·       3 years of professional experience in the field of gender equality

·       2 years of professional experience in the MENA region

·       3 years of professional experience in DC projects

·       2 years of experience with activities in the fields of positive masculinities and/or unpaid care work

COMPETENCIES

The following are key competencies required for this position

·       Leadership and strong collaboration skills across multiple stakeholders

·       Attention to detail and quality in content development

·       Cultural sensitivity and contextual awareness

INSTRUCTIONS

Apply before 8 February 2026, 23:59 EST. Applicants should submit a two-page CV and letter of motivation here. The letter of motivation should describe specific examples of how your experience and skills match the job description.

MAGENTA is committed to creating a diverse work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. If you have a disability and require adjustments during the hiring process, please let us know—we’ll do our best to support you.