Stages : Mercy Corps recrute un(e) Stagiaire du programme “Advancing the Future” en Colombie.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

Mercy Corps Colombia has operated in 17 departments since 2005, impacting more than 319,000 people, creating alliances and opportunities with the public, private and civil society with innovation, impact and influence. Our work in Colombia includes responses to both humanitarian crises and long-term development challenges. Our areas of specialization in humanitarian assistance include cash transfers (the Mercy Corps-led VenEsperanza MPCA consortium will support approximately 400,000 individuals with MPCA assistance over three years), psycho-social, and livelihoods/youth employment support. Our rural development portfolio specializes in land conflict resolution, economic inclusion and empowerment of rural women, and rural value chains.

Mercy Corps currently has two early recovery programs – PRM-funded Advancing the Future and Hilton Foundation-funded JovenPRO. Advancing the Future provides access to livelihoods, protection, and health services for Venezuelan refugees and vulnerable Colombians in Antioquia and Bolivar departments, and is currently requesting funding to expand to Cesar department. JovenPRO is a youth-focused program that targets 50% Venezuelan refugees and 50% vulnerable Colombians, providing them with support designed to improve social cohesion as well as their skills for employment and entrepreneurship.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

The intern will develop an understanding of international humanitarian emergency and early recovery response in the context of the Venezuela refugee crisis in Colombia. The intern will build practical skills in information management, communications with Bogota- and field-based team members operating in complex, challenging environments, as well as program quality according to Mercy Corps’ standards. This position provides an opportunity to gain an understanding of the technical, administrative and operational aspects of a large, international organization experiencing high growth in its early recovery program portfolio.

Depending on course availability and interest, the intern may learn more about program management principles by completing the Project D Pro training and passing the associated exam. The intern will have access to mentoring/coaching provided by the Program Manager, Deputy Program Manager, and the Emergency and Early Recovery Programs Director. The intern will learn about program management, report writing and editing (including requirements and data collection/collation for specific donors), research, and communications at Mercy Corps.

The intern may also complete informational interviews with other Mercy Corps staff members working in his/her area(s) of interest, in order to increase his/her knowledge of Mercy Corps’ work in these areas. Additional learning objectives may be negotiated with the intern, depending on skills, interests, and country program needs.

DELIVERABLES:

  1. Inputs for monthly and quarterly reports, and participant success stories compiled and provided to the Program Manager for donor reporting purposes.
  2. Data collected and organized from program participants, providing recommendations for improving and expanding the implementation of health services.
  3. Survey and focus group results compiled and analyzed, highlighting participants’ perspectives on climate change problems and recommendations for their participation in adaptation, mitigation, and prevention activities.
  4. Assistance provided in the close-out of the Advancing the Future program, and inputs for emergency and early recovery concept notes and/or proposals provided when opportunities arise.
  5. Support provided to ensure that all Program Team files and systems are in alignment with Mercy Corps guidelines and standards.
  6. Project monitoring tasks, including the preparation and leading of focus group discussions, completed and provided to the M&E and Community Accountability and Reporting Mechanism (CARM) team.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE:

  • Master’s/postgraduate student (entering final year or recent graduate within 1 year) with demonstrated interest or experience in international development and/or humanitarian programs.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Spanish.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
  • Computer proficient and savvy, especially strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Flexible and willing to work on tight deadlines and on both administrative and program support activities.
  • Experience in Latin American and/or Caribbean context is a plus.

A successful intern will be highly motivated and interested in ensuring high quality emergency programming. Candidates must be resourceful, possess excellent written and verbal communication, are flexible/adaptable and capable of working with minimal supervision.

Application process

Closing date : April 30th, 2023