Sawiris Foundation Internship Program 2023

Organizational Background:

The Sawiris Foundation for Social Development (SFSD) was established in 2001 with an endowment from the Sawiris Family as one of the first national donor foundations addressing many of Egyptian society's critical and pressing issues. Since its establishment, the SFSD has been working to create opportunities, drive change, and achieve sustainable development that is based on knowledge and exchange of experiences and best development practices. For more than 20 years, the foundation has succeeded in consolidating the sustainable development approach instead of the charitable approach, by adopting pioneering initiatives and ideas and transforming them into projects that secure a decent life for all segments of Egyptian society, with a focus on the most in need, in the fields of education, scholarships, economic and social empowerment. During its journey in sustainable development, SFSD has made a direct difference in the lives of more than 700,000 Egyptians, across 24 governorates, with a focus on Upper Egypt, and a total fund of EGP 2 billion.

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Internship Program:

SFSD welcomes talented and motivated individuals to join our internship program, designed to advance your career and give you an opportunity to contribute to SFSD’s mission.

SFSD is a progressive and open-minded space. As an equal opportunity employer, Sawiris Foundation is committed to achieving a diverse workforce by applying affirmative action, equal opportunity, and non-discrimination in all aspects of employment and internships, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, benefits, and training.

We consciously embrace diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, caste, creed, sex, gender, identity, religion, marital status, veteran status, disability, or national origin.

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Internship Purpose:

The main goal is to provide you with a quality learning experience. In turn, our interns will lend their expertise from various fields to our mission. As an intern at SFSD, you will:

• Gain a good understanding of our mission, business model, and day-to-day operations;
• Expand your work experience with meaningful assignments and projects;
• Develop your existing skills and learn new ones that will be useful for your career;
• Work in a dynamic and multicultural environment that will help you broaden your professional network.

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Eligibility Criteria:

We accept applications that meet the following criteria:

• You are currently pursuing a recognized educational program in a field related to SFSD’s activities, leading to a formal undergraduate or post-graduate qualification/degree; or freshly graduate;
• You have English and Arabic speaking & writing skills, SFSD’s working language;
• You have not previously participated in an internship at SFSD.

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SFSD Internship is available through the following programs:

• Education & Scholarship Programs
• Social Empowerment Programs

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Duration:

The internship will provide excellent exercise/exposure for anyone considering a future in the development field. We request a minimum commitment of 20 to 25 hours a week, with up to 40 hours a week. Scheduling is flexible and could include field visits if needed.

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When can I apply for an internship?

Internship start dates will be set based on your dates of availability and the SFSD hiring teams’ schedules: do not forget to specify the date and duration of your availability in the application form.

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How to Apply:

Fill in our internship application, and send it to internship@sawirisfoundation.org, with the subject line “2023 Internship - Candidate Name"

For more information about the Sawiris Foundation for Social Development, visit https://www.sawirisfoundation.org/

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Deadline is: Feb 11th, 2023