MAROUA TIKA
(+212) 7 62 29 26 58 | marouatika4@gmail.com | LinkedIn: marouatika
EDUCATION
Mohammed VI Polytechnic University (UM6P)
● Master’s in Global Affairs (Sept 2024 - July 2026)
● Bachelor’s in International Relations – Political Science (Sept 2021 - July 2024)
● Research: Crime-Terror Nexus & Human Security (Lake Chad Basin), leveraging Mo Ibrahim Index
data analysis.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Moroccan Parliament – Joint Parliamentary Committee with the EU
Intern, June – July 2022 | Rabat, Morocco
● Conducted policy research on EU legislation affecting Moroccan trade and women’s rights.
● Drafted reports on economic agreements and immigration, contributing to legislative discussions.
● Assisted in organizing high-level parliamentary events, enhancing cross-border diplomatic cooperation.
ADM (Autoroutes du Maroc)
Research Analyst, May – Aug 2023 | Rabat, Morocco
● Analyzed global governance and international trade policies to support IRF advocacy efforts.
● Drafted policy briefs and reports to inform key stakeholders on regulatory changes.
● Coordinated international forums addressing diplomatic and economic challenges.
UN-UNESCO Representative at Paris Summit
Delegate, Feb 2024 | Paris, France
● Contributed to fundraising efforts supporting UN agencies tackling food insecurity in Africa.
● Led initiatives promoting gender equality, climate resilience, and economic empowerment.
● Facilitated discussions with international policymakers on sustainable development goals.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & LEADERSHIP
Entrepreneurship Masterclass
● Attended intensive training focused on business strategy, problem-solving, and market entry analysis at
um6p.
COP28 & Global Advocacy
● Led a session on gender and climate finance, addressing policymakers and industry leaders.
● Represented youth in CSW68, advocating for gender-equitable financing frameworks.
● Organized panels on climate finance at the ReSAKSS Conference (2024), focusing on smallholder
farmers.
ReSAKSS Conference 2024
● Participated in panel discussions on climate finance and food insecurity, emphasizing solutions for
smallholder farmers.
● Engaged with policymakers to bridge knowledge gaps in sustainable agricultural financing.
Public Speaking & Consulting Exposure
● Chief of Public Speaking, Agora Club - UM6P: Coached a mentee to win a national competition.
● Dutch Embassy Delegate: Engaged in policy discussions on single mothers and forced marriage.
● TechLeaders Club Member: Explored AI applications in governance and international relations.
● UNESCO x OCP Conference: Liaison officer for Moroccan ministers, discussing AI in Africa.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & LANGUAGES
Skills: Policy Analysis | Consulting Frameworks | Public Speaking | Data Analytics | Project Management
Technical: Introduction to R and Python for data analysis.
Languages: English (C2) | French (C2) | Arabic (C1) | Spanish (B1)
INTERESTS
International Development | Public Policy | Business Strategy | Climate Finance | Gender Equality