Mauritania's National Employment Agency has announced the opening of applications for young graduates seeking employment. The program, in partnership with the Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Employment, Sports, and Civic Service, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty, aims to support agricultural entrepreneurship and create job opportunities for young people. Eligible applicants will have access to prepared agricultural land, dedicated funding for rice cultivation, technical training, and business incubation.
The program targets young Mauritanian graduates between 25 and 35 years old, with a minimum educational qualification of a high school diploma plus three years of study or a higher technical certificate. Applicants must be willing to reside on and personally manage the agricultural land throughout the growing season. They must also not be current or past beneficiaries of government agricultural financing under self-employment programs.
Successful applicants will benefit from equipped agricultural land, specific funding for rice cultivation, technical and entrepreneurship training, and technological and entrepreneurial support. They will be granted two-year exploitation contracts, renewable upon request. The program seeks to empower young people while contributing to the country's agricultural development and food security.
To apply, candidates must submit their applications through the personal space of the job seeker on the "Employment" platform. The deadline for receiving applications is Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 11:59 PM. This initiative reflects the government's efforts to address youth unemployment and promote agricultural entrepreneurship in Mauritania.
The partnership between the National Employment Agency and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty underscores the government's commitment to creating sustainable job opportunities and promoting agricultural development. By focusing on rice cultivation, the program aims to enhance food security and contribute to the country's economic growth.
The Regba region in the Brakna state has been chosen for its potential for rice cultivation, providing an opportunity for young graduates to engage in agricultural activities in a region suitable for such projects. The program's design includes a comprehensive support system to ensure the success of the beneficiaries.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to harness Mauritania's agricultural potential, promote youth employment, and achieve food self-sufficiency. The program is expected to have a positive impact on the country's agricultural sector and the lives of young graduates.
Key points
- The program offers equipped agricultural land, funding, and training to young Mauritanian graduates.
- Applicants must be between 25 and 35 years old and have a minimum educational qualification of a high school diploma plus three years of study.
- The deadline for applications is October 15, 2026.
