Position Type: Part-time Internship (3-6 months, with potential extension)
Compensation: Monthly Stipend
Location: Dubai, UAE
Department: Corporate Strategy
Reporting to:Strategy Manager
The Strategy Intern will serve as a critical research, analysis, and execution support resource for Newcom's 2026 transformation priorities, working directly with the Strategy Manager.
This role is designed for high-performing students who thrive in fast-paced environments and are eager to contribute to strategic initiatives with measurable business impact. The intern will support macro-level strategy development, transformation execution, and organizational effectiveness initiatives across multiple interconnected cohorts.
Responsibilities:
Strategy Development & Research Support
- Conduct research and analysis to identify trends and best practices relevant to strategic initiatives and understakings.
- Support the development of strategic planning materials, including balanced scorecards, briefing decks, proposals, and business cases for key initiatives.
- Analyze industry insights and emerging benchmarks to provide data-driven recommendations that inform decision-making across transformation cohorts.
Transformation & Change Management Execution
- Support organizational effectiveness initiatives by researching strategies, frameworks, and benchmarks related to various strategic cohorts.
- Assist in operational excellence projects, including designing business process maps, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and dashboard requirements.
- Gather and analyze data baselines to support initiatives related to culture and talent initiatives.
Data Analysis & Performance Monitoring
- Collect, clean, and verify complex datasets from multiple sources, ensuring accuracy and transforming them into analysis-ready formats.
- Develop and maintain dashboards and tracking tools to monitor KPIs, identifying performance trends and variance drivers.
- Translate raw data into clear, actionable narratives and visual insights for non-technical stakeholders and management reviews.
Stakeholder Coordination & Executive Communication
- Liaise with cross-functional teams (HR, Finance, Operations) to gather requirements, track project milestones, and ensure alignment on deliverables.
- Support governance rituals by preparing meeting agendas, capturing key decisions, and tracking action items for steering committees.
- Design high-quality, executive-ready presentations and reports that effectively communicate strategic progress to senior leadership.
Required Qualifications:
- Currently in the final year of a Bachelor's program (Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or related fields) or pursuing an MBA.
- Demonstrated ability to use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini) to accelerate research, synthesize large documents (PDFs/reports), and structure and draft initial content.
- Diligence in validating AI-generated outputs against primary sources (crucial for Strategy/COO deliverables).
- Understanding of strategy frameworks (i.e., Balanced Scorecard, OKRs, Blueprints).
- Proficiency in Canva with a proven ability to prepare professional-quality presentations.
- Structured thinkingwith ability to break down complex problems methodically.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skillswith ability to synthesize complex information concisely.
- Strong stakeholder management skills ability to work across teams, manage expectations, and drive alignment.
- Highly organized and detail-orientedwith ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Self-starter mentalitywith intellectual curiosity and proactive problem-solving approach.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, lookups, advanced formulas).
- Experience with data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, Excel charts).
- Prior internship, work experience, or project work in strategy.
- Familiarity withHR analytics, organizational design frameworks, or transformation methodologies
- Knowledge ofprocess mapping and business process improvementmethodologies
What We Offer
- Monthly stipend
- Direct mentorship from Strategy Manager and exposure to C-suite executives
- Hands-on experiencewith real, high-impact transformation initiatives affecting the entire organization
- Professional development opportunitiesincluding strategy training, workshops, and structured coaching
- Professional mentorship and career development opportunities
- Potential for full-time employmentupon successful completion
- Networking opportunities across industry
- Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion
About Our Company
Newcom is a boutique distribution firm based in the UAE, leading in the categories of accessories, video collaboration, and smart home. We are committed to fostering talent development and providing meaningful learning experiences for our interns.
Company Website:www.newcomme.com
Application Process
To apply, please submit the following in ONE PDF:
- your resume; and
- a cover letter explaining your interest in the position (especially with respect to the areas of strategy, organizational transformation, and the company).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Please note that the above job description is subject to change based on transformations in labor law, industry standards, company requirements, and other factors.
Newcom is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
