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INTERNSHIP TITLE: Localisation Research Intern
INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION: The Hague
DATES OF INTERNSHIP: 4 months, starting November 2023
HOURS PER WEEK: 3 days/24 hours per week
INTERNS SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION: Joanne Glover, [email protected]; Marina Antunovic
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP: The Hague: € 50 per day (up to €500 per month)
Mercy Corps responsibilities
For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive:
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Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Mercy Corps is a leading global organisation powered by the belief that a better world is possible. In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.
Mercy Corps works with a range of European donors who have advanced their localisation policies over the recent years, with some introducing specific (mandatory) guidelines and others providing strong recommendations regarding equitable partnerships with local and national organisations. Mercy Corps in Europe is working on synthesising donor policies and requirements in order to feed this information into internal discussions on partnerships and make available to programme teams working on the development of proposals for European donors.
The Localisation Research Intern will conduct in-depth research on the localisation policies of major European donors, including the European Commission (EC), the Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO), the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), the Dutch Government, the German Government, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the French Government, and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). The research shall focus on partnerships with local/national actors outlined in these policies. This role requires a keen understanding of international relations, humanitarian aid, and development policies in the European context.
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Mercy Corps interns represent the agency both during and outside of work hours and are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and respect local laws, customs and Mercy Corps policies, procedures, and values at all times and in all in-country venues.
Mercy Corps Diversity Statement
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organisation with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.
We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Mercy Corps is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact.
We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
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Mercy Corps Global Headquarters: 45 SW Ankeny Street, Portland, Oregon 97204
Mercy Corps Europe: europe.mercycorps.org
Mercy Corps Europe Headquarters: 96/3 Commercial Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6LX In your statement, you are encouraged to discuss any relevant experience, and demonstrate your interest. Your application will be reviewed by the Mercy Corps team and shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly for interviews.