FBC is looking to hire a passionate and driven intern to support management with the Family Business Awards program and developing research and knowledge across diversity of topics of highest relevance and interest to family businesses across the GCC region. Candidate should have excellent communication skills (written and oral), strong intellectual curiosity and familiarity with the GCC region.
Internship Program
• Tenure: Full-time
• Duration: 4 to 8 weeks (adjustable)
• Working hours: 5 days a week with 4 days in person (Monday to Friday) (8:00 – 17:00 or 9:00 – 18:00)
Location: Festival City, Dubai, UAE
• Training: Orientation session, development plan alongside on-the-job training feedback
• Allowance: AED 1,000 per month (food & accommodation not included)
• Discretionary Bonus: AED 1,000 at end of internship
Role and responsibilities
• Research and compile potential family business nominees for the FBC Family Business Awards
• Support content research and delegate profile research for the FBC Summit
• Support the line manager in FBC publications on a wide range of topics (e.g., Waqf, shareholder loans, family office, etc.) and support related operational activities
• Provide discretionary research support on a case-by-case basis
Requirements
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Office, Canva, and research tools
• Strong interest in family business topics
Competencies and skills
• Professional maturity
• Strong verbal and oral communication skills
• Positive mindset, flexible approach with a can-do attitude
About FBC
Founded in 2013, Family Business Community (FBC) is a non-profit member organization dedicated to the success of business families across the GCC. Our Board shares a common view that the continuity and prosperity of family businesses is vital to the region’s economic sustainability and their positive role in society. FBC is the GCC chapter of the Family Business Network (FBN), the world’s leading organization of business families, representing more than 20,000 members across 65+ countries. Our core activities include events & networking, education activities, and family business research. For more information, please visit www.fbc-gulf.org and www.fbn-i.org