Graduation Intern Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Assignment: creating more inclusive GPS descriptions

At Haskoning, we believe that inclusion should be embedded in every aspect of our organization, including the way we define and describe roles.

Our Global Positioning System (GPS) provides a consistent framework for describing roles across the organization. These broad role descriptions play an important part in career development, role clarity, talent management, and organizational design.

As part of our commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I), we are looking for a graduation intern who will help us examine our GPS framework through an inclusion lens. This assignment offers a great opportunity to combine research, HR, and ED&I into a project with direct organizational impact.

Your Graduation Assignment

Research has shown that language can unconsciously reflect certain stereotypes, norms, and expectations. Preliminary observations suggest that some of our GPS descriptions may contain language and competencies that are more strongly associated with traditionally masculine traits, while other important leadership and professional characteristics may be underrepresented.

The objective of this graduation project is to analyse our global GPS descriptions and develop recommendations for creating a more gender balanced and inclusive framework.

Your research may include:

• Analysing GPS descriptions across different role families and levels.
• Identifying patterns in the language, competencies, behaviours, and expectations described within the framework.
• Assessing the balance between traditionally masculine and feminine coded terminology.
• Exploring potential impacts on career development, internal mobility, and perceptions of success.
• Conducting a literature review on inclusive competency frameworks, and gender-coded language.
• Benchmarking external approaches and best practices.
• Providing recommendations to improve balance, inclusivity, and consistency across the framework and employee communications related to the framework.

Depending on your academic requirements and interests, the project can include both qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as document analysis, stakeholder interviews, and data analysis.

Where you will work

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. 

We offer purpose-driven and challenging work in diverse international projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society. We collaborate with leading clients in markets such as infrastructure, climate resilience, renewable energy, decarbonisation of industry, and sustainable mobility.

The internship is based in Delft, the Netherlands.

The assignment will be supervised by the Global Lead for ED&I, who will provide coaching, guidance, and access to relevant stakeholders throughout the project

What you bring

We are looking for a curious, analytical, and independent student with a strong interest in diversity and inclusion, and who is motivated to contribute to our ambition to further improve gender balance across the organization.

You Are:

• Completing a bachelor’s degree in HRM, Organizational Sciences, or a related field.
• Looking for a graduation internship as part of your studies.
• Interested in organizational culture, inclusion and talent development.
• Comfortable analysing large amounts of qualitative information.
• Strong in critical thinking and research.
• Able to use AI tools thoughtfully and critically assess the quality, relevance, and potential bias of their recommendations.
• Able to translate academic insights into practical recommendations.
• Fluent in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.

What we offer you

• A meaningful graduation assignment with visible organizational impact.
• The opportunity to build your network within a global consultancy and engineering firm and Access to Young Haskoning, our network for young professionals, where you can join inspiring events, workshops, and informal gatherings with colleagues
• A collaborative and inclusive working environment.
• During your internship at Haskoning, you’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally in an inspiring and inclusive work environment. We offer support, guidance, and attractive conditions to help you get the most out of your internship:
• Internship allowance of €750 per month (based on a 40-hour workweek)

Are you our new colleague?

Are you passionate about inclusion, research, and creating positive organizational change?

We would love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape a more inclusive GPS framework for the future.

At Haskoning, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. Our mission of "Enhancing Society Together" drives us to create an environment that embraces each individual’s unique background, identity, and perspective. Regardless of your experience, background, age, gender, or other personal characteristics, you are welcome here. We believe that diversity makes us stronger and that an inclusive culture gives everyone the opportunity to grow and contribute. Read more about our ED&I initiatives on our dedicated webpage.

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