Intern, Middle East and North Africa Practice

Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.

McLarty Associates is seeking a bright, resourceful individual for a paid, internship/graduate fellowship in the Washington, DC area to support our Middle East and North Africa practice . This position will also lend support to our McLarty Media practice. We are seeking an individual who can work full-time (up to 40 hours/week with a hybrid schedule).

Internship/graduate fellowship responsibilities generally include:

• Conducting extensive research of public policy, international, and business issues; 

• Writing memos, compiling biographies, preparing presentations; 

• Monitoring regional news outlets; 

• Attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients; 

• Assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support; and

• Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking individuals who are: 

• Accomplished researchers;

• Excellent writers;

• Exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;

• Strong critical thinkers;

• Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team;

• Attentive to detail;

• Able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality;

• Able to remain poised under pressure and juggle multiple projects at a time; 

• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, and other business applications and media platforms.

Ideal candidates for this position possess an understanding of Middle East and North Africa trends, politics, and economics and an interest in business and government relations. Applicants should also have a robust background, demonstrated interest, and/or experience living or studying in the MENA region (especially the Gulf region). Proficiency in Arabic (reading, writing, speaking) is required. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. 

The hourly salary for this position ranges from $18 to $20, depending on the candidate's education and qualifications.

This position is not benefits eligible.

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