Careers

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People come to Mercy Corps to do the most impactful work of their lives. This is a place where you get to bring your full self. Curiosity, kindness, collaboration, optimism, courage, creativity — these are some of the qualities that define our culture. We seek team members with different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking. Diversity is how we tackle the world’s toughest challenges.

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If you are driven by the desire to make a real difference and believe in people's ability to create their own futures, we invite you to explore the many opportunities we have to make an impact.

Please note: Mercy Corps does not require any fees to apply for posted positions.

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.


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Investing in our team members

To ensure we embody Mercy Corps’ values and acknowledge individual contributions, Mercy Corps is committed to offering comprehensive benefits and compensation packages that include competitive pay and family-friendly benefits.

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Commitment to diversity

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 recognise 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.

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Internships

Every year, some of the most talented individuals from around the world set out on internships with Mercy Corps with particularly demanding terms of reference — to change the world. They are a chance to apply your education and experience to hands-on projects that contribute to our efforts to help people turn the crises they confront into the opportunities they deserve.


Meet a few team members

There’s a rare and highly satisfying spirit of comradery that runs deep at Mercy Corps. We love serving and celebrating one another, and are proud to introduce you to three of our 5,400+ extraordinary team members.