Intern, Project Management

We are looking for an intern to join our operations in Dubai. In this role, you will play a key part in keeping our projects on track and ensuring seamless communication within the team and with clients.

• Track team progress across all deliverables to ensure timelines are met.
• Update and maintain master project trackers, keeping all project information current and accurate.
• Prepare weekly call agendas and supporting materials to ensure productive meetings.
• Take comprehensive meeting notes during both client‑facing and internal meetings.
• Draft detailed meeting minutes for distribution and align internally with the team on action items.
• Send internal reminders for deliverables and key milestones, primarily via Whats App, to keep everyone on schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree
• Strong organizational and time management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Professional, proactive attitude with a willingness to take initiative and ask questions.
• Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
• Prior internship or extracurricular experience in a similar role is an advantage, but not required.

• Candidate should be sponsoring their own visa.

This internship is an excellent opportunity to build your project coordination skills and gain exposure to dynamic teamwork in a fast‑paced environment!

Through our recruitment, hiring and retention efforts, APCO is committed to building teams who 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.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national origin, citizenship, native language, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, religion, age, veteran status, neurodivergence, mental or physical disability, medical history, pregnancy, political belief or affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law.

About APCO

APCO is a global advisory and advocacy firm helping leading corporations, foundations and governments navigate a complex world and create lasting impact.

Founded in 1984, with one woman’s vision and bold action, APCO has grown into an independent, majority women‑owned firm of more than 1,200 employees with work spanning 80 markets around the world.

Headquartered in Washington, D.C., APCO is comprised of strategic advisers, consultants and creators, working together across borders and functions, to provide services and expertise on financial, competitive, political and societal issues.

APCO is a trusted partner to bold purpose‑led leaders, lawmakers, government officials, NGOs, the media and other stakeholders in the health, energy, technology, transportation & infrastructure and food & consumer products sectors. For 40 years, the firm has provided public affairs, crisis & reputation, impact, corporate reputation and global solutions services.

APCO is renowned for its ability to champion clients’ interests and permission to operate, build their reputation and strengthen their standing. APCO’s integrated approach and team of tenacious and empathic talent create connections and winning strategies that accelerate progress and deepen impact.

By bringing diverse people and ideas together, and working beyond traditional boundaries, APCO builds the un/common ground upon which progress is made.