Region: Middle East

Duration: Summer

Team size: 2 Interns 

Requirements: 

• Sophomore or above
• Completed two years at university prior to internship
• Male (due to location culture)

Preferred Majors:

• Information Technology
• Marketing/Advertising
• Communications
• Computer Science
• Computer/Software Engineering
• Web/App Development/Design

Other Qualifications: Interns must have high initiative and be “self-starters.”  They will need to be willing to go out into the culture and develop relationships with little guidance or direction from supervisors. Interns with experience and skills in app development, social media management, programing, website development, graphic design, media based advertising, and/or communications will be of most benefit to the business. Formal Degrees are not necessary. Experience will be evaluated upon contact with the Team Leader.

Cost: Approximately $4,000

• Approximate Cost Includes:
• $900 – FOCUS GBI Training
• $3,100 – Estimated Project Costs

Interns are expected to fundraise to cover the costs of their project and to build a team of supporters. The FOCUS GBI Training fees, airfare, and visa funds (if applicable) will be sent to FOCUS International, while the remaining funds are for the estimated budget that will be managed by the intern to cover other project expenses such as housing, food, travel, and international travel insurance. The intern will finalize their budget after talking directly with the business partner. See the FOCUS Detailed Cost Structure for more information.

Compensation: Unpaid internship