Intern, Public Affairs

The intern's role is to assist the team in several tasks including: research, writing, preparing PowerPoint presentations and some ad-hocks assignments as per the direct supervisor’s requests.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary administrative tasks, such as research and email.
• Assist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly policy reports for healthcare clients. 
• Support the team in preparing the necessary background research for developing PowerPoint presentations.
• Policy research and monitoring to identify relevant policy, legislative, political, and economic developments.
• Support the account team, as required, and ensuring effective administrative support, including preparing first drafts of agendas, minutes of meetings, progress reports, and other project management related documents etc. to support the team in the day-to-day running of client accounts. 
• Ad hoc assignments as per the Director’s request

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Public Policy, International Relations, Political Science, Public Health
• Good writing, communication, organization, time management and initiative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in Arabic and English Language
• Excellent communication skills written and verbally
• Analytical skills
• Research skills
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact. 

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women-owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues. 

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose-led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services. 

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.