Deadline: 1 December 2014
The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) overseas country program invites individuals to apply for the International Development Fellows Program (IDFP). The IDFP is an opportunity to work in a CRS country for 8-12 months, starting in early September. Total 20-25 fellows will be selected to work in different CRS countries.
Fellows have different responsibilities depending the country program’s focus – agriculture, health, peace-building, education, microfinance or a combination of these.
The fellows provide support to the CRS country program and engage in challenging and learning-driven opportunities.
Benefits
- Annual Stipend of $24,875
- Cost of living adjustment
- Furnished housing
- Transportation to and from the country of assignment
- Medical Evacuation Coverage
- Vacation
- Medical, Life, Travel, Accident, and Personal/Household Effects Insurance.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must have graduate degree in a field relevant to international development.
- Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic; French preferred.
- Applicants must have at least 12 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country.
- Applicants must have strong cross-cultural skills with the ability to adapt to the local culture.
- Applicants must have the ability to operate effectively in a stressful, fast changing environment where security could change unexpectedly.
- Candidate must be proficient in English with strong analytical skills and must have interest in a career in development or emergency relief.
- Candidates must have commitment to CRS Principles and desire to work for a faith-based organization.
For more information, please visit IDFP.
