Join Fatima Al-Fihri Open University Internship & YPP Programs – Summer 2023

YPP Program is now open for applications! This annual program is designed for talented young individuals worldwide who aspire to pursue a managerial career. By joining this program, you will have the exceptional opportunity to gain professional experience within an international organization while participating in our integrated educational program, the International MBA Track.

Since its launch in 2017, the FAOU YPP Program has welcomed over 60 leaders from more than 45 countries. It offers a unique experience that equips you with the knowledge and practical skills needed to embark on your managerial journey. As a participant, you will earn dual certification—one for completing the International MBA Track and another as a Manager within your assigned role.

INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

FAOU’s Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for youth from all corners of the world to gain professional experience within an international team. Established in 2017, this remote program has hosted over 700 interns and 50 Ambassadors from 140 countries. Work flexibly from anywhere while studying or working on other commitments! The internship program is free, ensuring accessibility for all passionate individuals. There are 8 positions available for the Summer Internship, including roles in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Social Media, Partnership, and more.

DUTIES (VACANCIES AVAILABLE)

HR OFFICER | Manage HR database at FAOU. Communicate with the internal team, respond to queries, and assess team performance. Coordinate with other HR team members on implementing instructions and rules. Assist in recruitment campaigns. Coordinate training for other departments.

PARTNERSHIP OFFICER | Identify potential partners and formulate partnership proposals. Maintain communication with potential partners and donors. Support partnership negotiations and meetings.

MARKETING OFFICER | Collaborate with University teams to collect and share relevant information and data. Analyze collected data and prepare reports. Develop creative marketing strategies to promote the university brand and courses.

COMMUNICATION OFFICER | Coordinate with the Partnership team in communication with potential partners and donors. Maintain integration between the university’s council of directors and the Public Relations team. Assist the Marketing team in collecting and sharing information for analysis. Analyze the data collected and prepare reports. Research funding opportunities (grants) and write proposals.

SOCIAL MEDIA OFFICER | Excellent writing skills in English and basic knowledge of Canva. Create or edit visuals for social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn). Maintain a regular posting schedule. Generate creative ideas to engage the audience and increase followers.

PROGRAM ASSISTANT | Plan and organize events with strong organizational skills to ensure smooth workflow. Demonstrate creativity in event planning and execution. Ability to draft project plans and communicate ideas effectively. Basic graphic design skills (ex. Canva). Additional skills that are considered a plus (not eliminatory): social sciences background (with a focus on the MENA region) and knowledge of Arabic.

IT OFFICER | Experience in troubleshooting for various applications and internet issues (in particular Microsoft-related issues). Provide IT support to all University teams.

PEDAGOGICAL AFFAIRS OFFICER | Support in designing educational programs. Ability to analyze data and reports to help make data-driven suggestions for new course content. Able to draft pedagogical files (based on University Templates). Search for and communicate with new professors and teachers (under the supervision of managers). Facilitate and coordinate one of the Modules (courses) at the University. Provide administrative support.