AMIDEAST Reviews
Updated Nov 11, 2019
"Mission is relevant and you can learn a lot about the Middle East" (in 8 reviews)
"Incredible mission, programs, and impact in hard-to-reach places in the Middle East and North Africa" (in 4 reviews)
"Low pay and cold office culture" (in 4 reviews)
"Wages were low and stagnant and management was not open to giving raises; because of this, staff turnover (especially for lower-level jobs) is high;" (in 3 reviews)
"Excellent place to work for"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at AMIDEAST full-time for less than a year
Pros
Very stable organization, excellent people and excellent benefits
Cons
No cons at this time
AMIDEAST2019-02-09"Great Cause & Great Co"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at AMIDEAST full-time for more than a year
Pros
Friendly Professionals working for a wonderful cause
Cons
High turnover in the past but getting better
AMIDEAST2019-11-11- Helpful (2)
"Working in Non-profit"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at AMIDEAST full-time for more than a year
Pros
Benefits very good Other departments are very helpful
Cons
It’s dc, which means traffic everyday and small garage parking. Worked with this org and didn’t like the experience at all. Work environment in the accounting department was not professional from the managers. They created a stressful atmosphere. They do not train you, you learn as you go. A lot of mistakes will be made. I prefer to go back to corporate, will get paid more in a more structured environment.
AMIDEAST2019-06-14 "Good experience"
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Pros
gained valuable experience while teaching diverse student communities and working independently
Cons
sometimes it was difficult to get more hours. limited opportunities to work in a team
AMIDEAST2018-09-30"Two years in Amideast"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at AMIDEAST full-time for more than a year
Pros
1- Great people the best I've worked with, extremely helpful and friendly, family atmosphere. 2- Learning and promotion chances 3- Freedom to be creative and minimal interference
Cons
Bureaucracy Oh my God! Bureaucracy is killing its chance to grow and prevail in the market
Advice to Management
Marketing needs a revamp
AMIDEAST2018-05-19"Great work with youth"
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I worked at AMIDEAST part-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Amideast has great programs to support youth personally, academically, and professionally.
Cons
Salaries didn’t often change, and the atmosphere was somewhat informal.
AMIDEAST2017-11-03"Solid first job"
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Approves of CEOI have been working at AMIDEAST full-time
Pros
Good benefits and location. Great way to get started in an international NGO.
Cons
Low pay and cold office culture.
AMIDEAST2017-07-25"Good place to learn"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at AMIDEAST full-time for more than a year
Pros
You will get hands on experience and learn a lot about the region and business, grants, international education, etc
Cons
It's quiet. Not a lot of cross department communication.
AMIDEAST2017-07-21- Helpful (3)
"No where to go!"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at AMIDEAST part-time for more than 5 years
Pros
People are nice. You do enjoy the fun of the job
Cons
The pay is below what it should be in comparison to the work we do! Sometimes it is confusing if AMIDEAST is actually a "non-profit". Their English language programs in the MENA region is a money making machine!!
Advice to Management
Be true to your mission and stop exploiting employees. Employees are genuinely invested in your mission!
AMIDEAST2017-06-01 "Summer Intern"
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RecommendsI worked at AMIDEAST
Pros
Amideast is a nice place to work at; It has offices all over the world and you feel like your work has a tangible impact on people's lives
Cons
I have no cons for this company
AMIDEAST2017-03-08