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Title: Business Case Study Intern
Reports To: Search & Selection Associate
Works with: Local team, Local Venture Corps Mentors, Local Entrepreneurs, Endeavor Partners
About Endeavor:
Endeavor (www.endeavor.org & www.endeavoreg.org) is a global non-profit organization pioneering a new approach to global development by stimulating and supporting entrepreneurship in emerging markets. We aim to become the leading supporter of high-impact entrepreneurship in Egypt. Working through an extensive network of local contacts, Endeavor screens hundreds of next-generation entrepreneurs, ultimately selecting those who demonstrate the leadership, creativity, ethical grounding and entrepreneurial qualities to build high-growth, successful companies. Once selected, Endeavor Entrepreneurs benefit from custom support services to help them develop their businesses, plan for growth, and attract financing. Endeavor’s key strength is its network of VentureCorps Mentors: local and global business-leaders that provide pro-bono advice to the entrepreneurs in Endeavor’s network. Endeavor also stimulates a local entrepreneurial infrastructure by promoting entrepreneurial role models and seeking out partnerships. Headquartered in New York City, Endeavor currently has offices in most Latin American countries as well as South Africa, Egypt, Jordan and Turkey. Endeavor aims to be in 20 emerging countries by 2020.
Business Case Study Purpose:
Endeavor Egypt country office is seeking to attract candidates for a 3 month internship that will focus on writing business case studies for an entrepreneurship competition.
Key Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of an Endeavor Mentor and in coordination with Search and Selection Associate,
Approach entrepreneurs and business leaders in Endeavor’s network for possible business problems that can form the basis of a case study
Investigate and analyze the company’s history and growth
Identify strengths and weaknesses within the company
Gather information on the external environment
Conduct research on the relevant government policy and business environment
Conduct interviews with company’s employees relevant to the case study
Work with a mentor in drafting the business case-study
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in business related field, with ideally relevant work experience (banking, private equity, management consulting, strategic planning, business development, organizational strategy, sales and marketing, start-up)
Experience in writing business case studies and/or reports is a plus
Good business judgment: ability to identify and evaluate world-class entrepreneurial leaders and role models, companies and projects
Basic financial knowledge (balance sheet, cash flow, basic accounting) (preferred)
Excellent English as well as Arabic written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of Egypt's economic, political and business climate
Experience working in an international capacity
Highly motivated, focused, creative, flexible, organized, able to balance multiple priorities
Strong computer software proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Interested applicants are requested to sent a short motivation letter and their resumé to careers@endeavoreg.org This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need javascript enabled to view it , with a reference to the job they are applying to in the subject header.
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