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International Development Fellows Program 2016 at Catholic Relief Services

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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
  • 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
  • Professional proficiency in French (preferred), Spanish or Arabic
  • 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/

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