MYF – Internship Program
This leading internship program, developed by MYF, offers youth a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with regional and international projects involving high-level organizations and stakeholders across the EuroMediterranean region. Participants will also explore the inspiring success stories behind our strategic projects and learn from our best practices. Join our team now!
1. About MYF Internship Program
This program is a leading initiative formed by MYF to open the opportunity for youth to acquire direct exposure to the work on regional and international projects dealing with high level organizations and stakeholders in the Euro-Mediterranean region. It’s also an opportunity to explore the success stories behind our strategic projects and best practices, so we’re encouraging you to join our team now!
MYF Intern
Nasr City, Cairo, Egypt
Internship
Hybrid
15 minutes.
6 Months
25 hours/ week
No fees.
2. The objectives of this call
- This Internship is a valuable opportunity for young people to gain practical experience and apply their academic knowledge and skills in a real-world setting. The Main objectives of this call are as follows:
- 1. Developing skills and building the capabilities of young people in gaining practical experience and developing skills related to your field of study or professional passion.
- 2. Strengthening the achievement of fair opportunity and gender justice.
- 3. This Call for Applications aims to select a maximum of 3 interns for each position.
- 4. Building a professional network by communicating with colleagues, supervisors and professionals from all over the Euro-Mediterranean region.
- 6. Gaining professional development and practical experience while participating in the implementation of projects by the Mediterranean Youth Foundation.
- 7. Providing professional guidance and mentorship through continuous evaluation, helping to improve your work consistently.
3. Eligibility Criteria:
18: 29
Interns should have recently graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, Business, International Relations, Languages, Mass Communication, or a relevant educational background.
We are seeking interns with skills in content creation, copywriting, project coordination, and other relevant areas. Proficiency in Arabic proofreading is a plus.
Interns should demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of MYF, as well as a willingness to actively contribute to projects. Interns are obligated to come to the office at least two days per week with the possibility to continue on a virtual base.
Ensuring that Interns can commit to the required time and are available for training sessions and project involvement for at least 25 hours per week.
Proficiency in English and Arabic is preferred, any other EuroMed Language is a PLUS.
(Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply, including young mothers).
4. Intern Benefits
- ●Daily subsistence allowance (DSA) to be applied starting from the second month. (between 2500 LE - 5000 LE gross per month)
- ● Certificate of Appreciation only after completing the internship.
- ● Wide range of experience and networking.
- ● Monthly Mentoring and Evaluation.
- ● Opportunity to participate in MYF regional strategic projects.
- ● Recommendation Letters
5.How to apply?
to be completed with personal and professional information about the applicant in addition to the motivation to join MYA and any further relevant information.
a. Copy of the National ID card if you are Egyptian, or passport and the residency permit if you live in Egypt.
All documents must be attached in PDF format
Interested candidates must submit the applications and their attachments before the deadline.
To ensure equal treatment of applicants, MYF cannot give a prior opinion on the eligibility of applicants and the action.
No individual replies will be given to questions. All questions and answers, as well as other important notices to applicants during the evaluation procedure, will be communicated to applicants only if they are shortlisted.
The submitted applications will be screened by an Evaluation Committee composed of MYF board members, MYF Advisors, and External experts.
Specific selection criteria have been established to develop a clear, non-discriminatory, non-prejudicial, and fair-competition evaluation process.
The selection procedure will be based on an evaluation of the following criteria:
- Relevance
- Consistency
- Motivation and interest
- Previous knowledge related to the position of interest
Selection Process
All submitted applications will undergo a thorough review to assess alignment with MYF’s mission and the specified volunteer positions.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an initial screening to gauge their motivation, availability, and initial fit for the roles.
Successful candidates from the initial screening will participate in one or more interviews. These interviews may be conducted by MYF staff or relevant team members.
Depending on the nature of the volunteer roles, selected candidates may be required to complete a skills assessment or task to evaluate their proficiency in key areas.
MYF may conduct reference checks to verify the candidate’s previous experiences and qualifications
After completing the interview and assessment phases, the final selection of Interns will be made based on a combination of skills, motivation, and alignment with MYF’s values.
Training
Newly accepted Interns will participate in an orientation session covering MYF’s mission, organizational structure, and an overview of ongoing projects.
Interns will undergo specialized training tailored to their specific roles. This may include content creation workshops, project coordination training, and guidance on effective communication within the organization.
Interns will be introduced to any tools or platforms used by MYF, ensuring they are comfortable and proficient in utilizing them for effective collaboration.
Each volunteer will be assigned a mentor to provide ongoing support, guidance, and feedback throughout their journey with MYF.
These additions provide more specific details about the expectations for potential Interns, the steps involved in the selection process, and the training components they will experience. Feel free to customize these based on the unique requirements of your organization.