Endeavor, a global non-profit with an award-winning model for private-sector development, seeks a dynamic professional to join its Egypt Team.
The Organization: Endeavor (www.endeavor.org) is leading a global movement to catalyze long-term economic growth by selecting, mentoring and accelerating the best high impact entrepreneurs around the world. In 15 years, Endeavor has screened and provided feedback to 23,000+ candidates and selected 500+ high impact entrepreneurs. Supported and mentored by our growing network of 1,000+ local and global business leaders, these entrepreneurs have created over 130,000 high-value jobs and generate more than $4.5 billion in annual revenues.
Endeavor Egypt (www.endeavoreg.org) launched in 2010 and has since then served 17 entrepreneur companies. Endeavor Egypt is considered a leader in the high-impact entrepreneurship ecosystem in Egypt.
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The Position
Title: Selection & Growth Analyst
Reports To: Selection & Growth Associate
Works with: Endeavor Egypt Team, Endeavor Global Team, Endeavor Entrepreneurs, Network Members
We are seeking professionals who are passionate about entrepreneurship and believe in Endeavor’s mission to support high-impact entrepreneurs to catalyze growth and change in Egypt. Endeavor provides a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment for those who enjoy a challenging environment where initiative is both expected and required, and an opportunity to take on leadership roles for developing new and exciting initiatives and partnerships to support entrepreneurs in Egypt. As a well-established international organization, Endeavor also provides and requires access to influential thought leaders from Egypt and around the world.
Responsibilities - include but not limited to
· Together with the Selection & Growth Associate working closely with the Global Team based in New York City, identify and select high-impact entrepreneurs to be Endeavor Entrepreneur candidates from Egypt
· Manage relationships with candidates and selected Endeavor Entrepreneurs, including developing needs assessment (capital needs, networking, services, strategic alliances, international contacts, research, etc), ensuring deployment of services as appropriate, as well as tracking and monitoring progress
· Establish strong relationship with mentors, local investors, venture capitals, multinational firms and other potential partners for synergies with the Endeavor network.
· Work together with Selection & Growth Associate on Entrepreneur Profile; gathering information, interviewing candidate, and articulating business value proposition.
· Other special assignments as agreed with the Selection & Growth Associate and Managing Director that would support Endeavor’s mission and the overall entrepreneurship ecosystem in Egypt
Qualifications
· Strong interest in and passion for Endeavor’s mission and entrepreneurship
· Bachelor’s degree in any field with a strong academic record; preferably Business/Economics
· Interest and desire to pursue a career in business, consulting, finance, sales and marketing, business development, strategic planning, organizational strategy, entrepreneurship and/or international development
· Superior interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
· Strong business knowledge and judgment: ability to understand Entrepreneurs’ business challenges and opportunities
· Excellent English & Arabic, both in written and oral communication skills.
· Knowledge and understanding of Egypt’s economic, political and business climate is an advantage
· Strong computer software proficiency, especially Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Google Apps
Time Frame
· 4-12 weeks
Compensation
Although Endeavor cannot offer compensation for this internship, we will support qualified candidates to seek out external funding.