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Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program 2016

Sep 2, 2015, 11:22 AM
Catholic Relief Services

The Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program, or IDFP, is an opportunity for people interested in careers in international relief and development with a faith-based organization to experience our programs overseas.

Each year, CRS places approximately 20–30 fellows in our country programs. Assignments, of approximately 10 months, start in late August. Specific job responsibilities vary from country to country, but usually include work in agriculture, health, peacebuilding, education, microfinance, or a combination of these.

The goal of the IDFP is to place fellows in positions where they can draw on their previous education and work experience, while broadening their skills. Most of our fellowships lead to permanent positions with CRS.

Requirements

Graduate degree in a field relevant to international development

Professional proficiency in French (preferred), Spanish or Arabic

At least 12 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country

Strong cross-cultural skills, with the ability to adapt to the local culture

Ability to operate effectively in a stressful, fast-changing environment with potential security risks

Fluency in English, with strong analytical, oral and written communication skills

Interest in a career in development or emergency relief with CRS

Commitment to CRS principles

Desire to work for a faith-based organization

CRS provides the following benefits to fellows:

Annual stipend of $25,622

Cost-of-living adjustment

Furnished housing

Transportation to and from the country of assignment

Medical evacuation insurance

Medical, dental, life, travel, accident, and personal and household effects insurance

Basic life insurance

Paid vacation, sick and personal leave, and 12 paid holidays

Language assistance

The IDFP application is open. Since we accept applications on a rolling basis, there is no set deadline, but priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2015

How to Apply
Click Here to Apply

Please note that the dates below are approximate.
Early August: IDFP application opens
Oct 2015: Phone screening begins
Nov 2015: Language testing begins
Feb to March 2016: Baltimore interviews
April 2016: Successful candidates are notified
Late August 2016: Orientation and deployment overseas

For more information, visit http://www.crs.org/about/careers/fellowships/