• Training and supervisory support
• Access to Mercy Corps online tools
• All other tools, materials and communication requirements for this project
• Space for professional development and own initiative

• Accommodation, travel and living expenses

• Understand the Dutch and European policy space, and their relation to development and humanitarian efforts, and learn how to engage with external stakeholders in this space.
  


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  Gain insights and confidence in policy and advocacy, communications, and other external engagement processes and techniques of an INGO.
• Gain experience in a multicultural work environment, coordinating and communicating with a global team across time zones and geographies, many of whom operate in complex, challenging environments.
• Build planning and organizational skills.
• Learn about INGOs’ and governments’ involvement in key topical areas such as climate change and adaptation, food security, and humanitarian aid.
  

• Supporting policy research for international climate negotiations, in particular the Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance, and supporting research for advocacy efforts with Dutch and EU stakeholders in the fields of emerging humanitarian response and climate impacts.
  
• Documentation, analysis and advice: Monitor the relevant Dutch political landscape and key policy documents and summarize this into potential strategic opportunities for Mercy Corps, particularly in MCNL priority areas, such as Conflict Prevention, Climate Change Adaptation and Food & Water Security.
• Organize and coordinate Mercy Corps’ contribution to several large external engagement events, and plan communications on reports.
• Offer support on administrative tasks such as keeping the MCNL’s contact database up to date.

• Is enrolled as a graduate student, majoring in international development, international relations, conflict studies, or a related field.
• Has a demonstrable interest in the intersection between conflict and climate, humanitarian aid, and food & Water security.
• Is familiar with the Dutch policy and development space, and preferably has knowledge (or interest in) the advocacy space in the Netherlands. Having knowledge/interest in the advocacy space in the EU is a plus.
• Is well-organized, proactive, and communicative. Additionally, flexibility and resourcefulness are also appreciated.
• Is well-versed in computer literacy: skilled and confident user of Office 365, experience with design software such as Canva would be an asset.
• Preferably has experience in event coordination and organization.
• Be a native-level Dutch speaker and fluent in English (required).