Intern, Strategy

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates Department: Consulting

The Role

The Strategy Intern will support the delivery of strategic advisory projects through research, analysis, stakeholder mapping, and the development of client-facing materials. Working alongside experienced consultants, you will help uncover insights, monitor industry and policy developments, and contribute to recommendations that support clients across a range of sectors. This role offers valuable hands-on experience in strategy consulting, communications, and advisory services within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, while providing exposure to high-profile regional and international projects.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct research on industries, markets, policy developments, competitors, and emerging trends.

Support the development of client presentations, reports, briefing materials, and strategic recommendations.

Monitor media, stakeholder activity, and relevant regional developments to support client work.

Assist in gathering, organizing, and analyzing information for client projects and new business opportunities.

Contribute ideas during team brainstorming, planning, and strategy sessions.

Support project coordination, logistics, and administrative tasks as required.

Collaborate with colleagues across different teams to deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Strategy, Business, Public Policy, International Relations, or a related field.

Must be currently based in Dubai, UAE.

Previous internship experience in strategy, strategic communications, management consulting, public affairs, or a related field is a plus.

Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus.

Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Demonstrated interest in strategic advisory, communications, public affairs, and business transformation.

Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and contribute to client projects.

What You’ll Gain

Exposure real client projects across the Middle East.

Practical experience in research, analysis, strategic thinking, and client-servicing support.

Mentorship from experienced consultants and strategists.

An opportunity to develop professional skills in a dynamic advisory and communications environment.

Careers at APCO

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams to bring the best possible expertise and robust perspectives to our clients. We embrace differences in experience, viewpoint and ideas, starting with our values and extending to our behaviors, policies and practices. We aim to create a positive work experience and welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.