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Organization: Mercy Corps
Description
INTERN WORKSITE LOCATION: Remote
DATES OF INTERNSHIP: June – September 2022
HOURS PER WEEK: 20 hours/week
INTERNS SUPERVISOR & CONTACT INFORMATION: General Counsel
FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR THE INTERNSHIP: $1,300 per month
DEPARTMENT CODE: 12237
Mercy Corps responsibilities
For the duration of this internship assignment the intern will receive:
Training and supervisory support
Access to Mercy Corps online tools
All other tools, materials and communication requirements
Intern responsibilities
Intern will remain responsible for all costs associated with:
Laptop for working remotely
Accommodation, travel and living expenses
PROJECT DESCRIPTION : Mercy Corps is a leading global organization 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.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the program the intern will have a deep understanding of the nature of the work and responsibilities of an in-house attorney, will understand how to interact with internal clients, will have a basic understanding of the legal issues that an INGO faces, will have learned at least one significant issue in great depth.
DELIVERABLES:
Deliverables will include:
Research memoranda covering various topics of law relating to Mercy Corps operations
Review of contracts for use in field
Participation in meetings
Interaction with internal clients
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Completion of the second year in law school
In the top 20% of law school class
Experience working on international issues
Great communication skills – written and spoken
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 organization 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 elearning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.
As part of our commitment to keeping our community safe and providing a safe working environment, Mercy Corps has a COVID-19 vaccine requirement for US interns based in Mercy Corps US HQ offices. Interns must be fully vaccinated per CDC requirement or have an approved exception, either (1) sincerely held religious convictions, or (2) a disability that prevents them from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination and comply with regular testing, within 10 business days of starting. Failure to comply may impact your internship.
Mercy Corps Headquarters: 45 SW Ankeny Street, Portland, Oregon 97204
Mercy Corps: https://www.mercycorps.org/
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.
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