Trainer - Cultural Awareness (Moroccan Arabic)

# Moroccan Arabic Cultural Training Consultant **Project Location:** Michigan / Remote with potential onsite delivery **Employment Type:** Independent Contractor / Project-Based Consultant **Industry:** Automotive ## Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Moroccan Arabic cultural training consultant to design and facilitate a practical cultural awareness program for U.S.-based employees and leaders supporting an automotive project involving Moroccan colleagues, partners, customers, or operations. The consultant will help participants understand Moroccan workplace culture, communication styles, professional etiquette, relationship-building practices, and decision-making norms. The training should provide employees with actionable tools for collaborating effectively across U.S. and Moroccan cultural contexts. The ideal consultant will have native or near-native knowledge of Moroccan Arabic, also known as Darija, strong familiarity with Moroccan business culture, and demonstrated experience delivering corporate cross-cultural training. Experience working with automotive, manufacturing, engineering, or multinational organizations is strongly preferred. ## Key Responsibilities - Conduct a needs assessment to understand the project, participant roles, business objectives, and anticipated cross-cultural challenges. - Design a customized cultural training program for U.S.-based employees and leadership. - Facilitate engaging virtual and/or onsite training sessions in Michigan. - Explain key aspects of Moroccan culture that influence professional relationships and workplace interactions. - Provide guidance on working effectively with Moroccan colleagues, suppliers, customers, and business partners. - Address differences between U.S. and Moroccan approaches to: - Communication and feedback - Leadership and hierarchy - Decision-making and problem-solving - Relationship and trust building - Meetings and professional etiquette - Time, deadlines, and project expectations - Conflict resolution and sensitive conversations - Teamwork and collaboration - Introduce relevant Moroccan Arabic terms, greetings, expressions, and pronunciation that participants may encounter in professional settings. - Use automotive- or manufacturing-related scenarios, case studies, and role-playing exercises where appropriate. - Help participants recognize and avoid common cultural misunderstandings, stereotypes, and communication barriers. - Develop practical reference materials, such as participant guides, cultural tips, terminology sheets, or post-training resources. - Adapt the content and facilitation style for different audiences, including employees, technical teams, managers, and executive leadership. - Participate in planning and debrief meetings with the project team. - Incorporate stakeholder feedback and make reasonable revisions to the training materials. ## Required Qualifications - Native or near-native proficiency in Moroccan Arabic/Darija. - Professional fluency in English. - Strong knowledge of Moroccan and American culture, workplace practices, and business etiquette. - Demonstrated experience designing and facilitating cultural competency, intercultural communication, global mobility, or international business training. - Experience presenting to professional audiences in the United States or other multinational environments. - Ability to communicate cultural differences accurately, respectfully, and without reinforcing stereotypes. - Strong presentation, facilitation, and audience-engagement skills. - Ability to translate cultural concepts into practical workplace recommendations. - Experience developing customized training materials and participant resources. - Ability to work independently and collaborate with project stakeholders. - Availability to deliver training virtually and/or onsite in Michigan, depending on project requirements. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience in the automotive, manufacturing, engineering, mobility, s…