Fellow, McLarty Associates - Middle East and North Africa Practice

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McLarty Associates, an Ankura Company, is the global strategy firm led by former Clinton White House Chief of Staff Thomas F. “Mack” McLarty, III, former Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte, and President Lee Feinstein. Since 1998, MA has built a team of nearly 100 seasoned international specialists to help corporate and non-profit clients manage policy and government issues around the world. With offices in Washington, Beijing, and Brussels, our people can be found in over twenty countries. In 2022, McLarty Associates joined Ankura Consulting, an independent global expert services and advisory firm. The Ankura-McLarty combination delivers comprehensive solutions to handle disputes, navigate distress, manage risk, address financial and operational challenges, and execute programs that resolve policy, regulatory, government, and diplomatic issues that companies face anywhere in the world. 

Position Summary:

McLarty Associates is seeking a bright, resourceful individual for a paid internship/fellowship in the Washington, DC area to support our Middle East and North Africa practice. This position will also lend support to our McLarty Media practice. We are seeking an individual who can work part-time (up to 20 hours/week) during the summer. This position is expected to be in-person at our DC office. 

Internship/graduate fellowship responsibilities generally include:

• Conducting extensive research of public policy, international, and business issues; 

• Writing memos, compiling biographies, preparing presentations; 

• Monitoring regional news outlets; 

• Attending and reporting on speeches, panel discussions, and policy forums of interest to the firm and clients; 

• Assisting professional staff with general office and administrative support; and

• Other duties as assigned.

We are seeking individuals who are: 

• Accomplished researchers;

• Excellent writers;

• Exceptionally organized with an independent and creative nature;

• Strong critical thinkers;

• Inclined to take initiative and anticipate the needs of the team;

• Attentive to detail;

• Able to operate in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality;

• Able to remain poised under pressure and juggle multiple projects at a time; 

• Proficient with PowerPoint, Excel, Office 365, and other business applications and media platforms.

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US. 

Ideal candidates for this position possess an understanding of Middle East and North Africa trends, politics, and economics and an interest in business and government relations. Specifically, applicants should have a robust background, demonstrated interest, and/or experience living or studying in the Gulf region. Proficiency in Arabic (reading, writing, speaking) is required.

Interested applicants must submit an application that includes:  

• Cover Letter highlighting relevant experience and skills;   

• Resume; and  

• Short Writing Sample (no more than 3 pages) demonstrating strong research and concise writing on issues related to MENA, international politics, or political economy.  

Please compile all application materials into one PDF document and attach in the resume field.

We will be accepting applications on a rolling basis. The ideal candidate should be available to start in late May/early June. Applying early is strongly encouraged.  

Ankura is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. A reasonable estimate of the current payrate for this internship is: $18/hr. This position is not benefits eligible.

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