Summer Intern - CEO Amman
This internship is offered through the Columbia Experience Overseas (CEO) program. To learn more about CEO, go to http://www.careereducation.columbia.edu/findajob/cce-internship/ceo. All CEO 2017 internships will be posted on LionSHARE during the Fall 2016 semester and January 2017 on a rolling basis. To find CEO internship postings, search under the Internships tab on LionSHARE, and use the “Label” function. You may apply to up to eight (8) positions of interest across all CEO locations (Amman, Beijing, Hong Kong, London, Mumbai, Shanghai, Seoul, and Singapore). Having your resume and cover letter reviewed by a CCE counselor is strongly recommended before applying. Quick Questions is scheduled at CCE M-F 1pm – 4pm. Visit www.careereducation.columbia.edu/calendar to see the schedule of CCE Summer Internship Programs information sessions where you can learn more about the CEO program.
There are at least two required components to all CEO
position applications and potentially more as requested by each employer as
outlined below :
The following documents must be submitted through LionSHARE for each position
of interest:
- Resume
- Transcript (This is your spring course schedule which you should access by logging onto Student Services Online, clicking on “My Schedule” and copying and pasting your Spring 2017 course schedule into a Microsoft Word Document. The schedule should show your full name, your school, your Spring 2017 Courses, and your enrollment status.)
- Cover Letter (if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
- Other materials (ex: Writing Sample, etc. if required, click Apply Now and check for required documents)
The CEO program runs June 12- August 4, 2017. Submit your completed applications via LionSHARE by Sunday, February 12, 2017.
Position DescriptionWamda is looking for an energetic, hard-working research and administrative assistant intern to be an integral contributor to the Wamda Capital Investment team . The internship is the perfect opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about the Middle East and North Africa’s (MENA) startup and investor community while also working closing with promising entrepreneurs and regional investors.
What will the internship involve?
A core component will be assisting in research concerning companies, potential investments, industries and comparables in developing markets. This includes gathering information from various channels and sources, filtering it, and presenting it in our requested format. The ideal candidate will enjoy reading and making educated inferences to extract meaningful research data.
The bulk of tasks will be conducted individually, reporting to Wamda Capital team member. Collaboration on projects with other fund members in our Dubai or our Riyadh office from time to time. Part of the work will also involve updating a comprehensive database of all players contributing to the region’s startup community. The intern’s work will focus heavily on finding relevant information, presenting it and validating such information.
Qualifications
Who are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have the following skills, experiences and interests:
● Demonstrated skills and interest in research and data collection
● Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
● Eager to learn about entrepreneurship and startups in MENA
● Very strong attention to detail
● Interest in online community building and knowledge exchange
● Studies in relevant field