Catholic Relief Services' International Development Fellows Program (IDFP) gives people who are interested in a career in international relief and development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain exposure to its programs. Each year, CRS places approximately 25 Fellows with its country programs overseas. Assignments are for one year, typically starting at the end of July.
Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country to another depending on the country program's focus (Agriculture, Health, Peace building, Education, Microfinance, social assistance 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. Many of CRS’s fellowships lead to regular positions with Catholic Relief Services.
How to Apply
All interested candidates must apply on-line. CRS will conduct phone interviews with qualified candidates. Please note that CRS will also be testing language ability based on your stated level in your application in a phone language assessment. CRS will visit universities this year primarily to provide information about the program and to answer questions.
Eligibility Requirements
- Graduate degree in a field relevant to international development or a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of international development/management experience.
- Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese. French preferred.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- At least 6 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country OR significant domestic community development experience in addition to time spent overseas.
- Strong cross-cultural skills with the ability to adapt to the local culture.
- Ability to operate effectively in a stressful, fast changing environment where security could change unexpectedly.
- Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills and strong analytical skills.
- Interest in a career in development or emergency relief with Catholic Relief Services
- Commitment to CRS Principles
- Desire to work for a faith-based organization.
CRS provides the IDFP participants with the following benefits:
- Stipend
- Cost of living adjustment
- Housing
- Transportation to and from the country of assignment
- Medical Evacuation Coverage
- Vacation
- Medical, Life, Travel, Accident, and Personal/Household Effects Insurance
Application Deadline
December 2011
For more information about the International Development Fellows Program, please write to idfp@crs.org or visit fellowship webpage
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