Job Title: International Development Fellow
Requisition Number: I2539
Area of Interest: Other
Position Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time: full
Regular, Short Term OR Temporary: reg
Department Name: Human Resources
Post Location: Various International
Telework – Part Time Considered: No
Telework – Full Time Considered: No
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.
Primary Responsibilities
Under the supervision of a senior staff member-often the Head of Programming– fellows provide support to the CRS country program while engaging in challenging and learning-driven opportunities, with a goal to develop
Program Eligibility Requirements
- Graduate degree in a field relevant to international development
- Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic. French preferred.
- At least 12 months overseas work or volunteer experience in developing countries
- 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 Guiding Principles
- Desire to work for a faith-based organization
Benefits
- 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
Timeline:
Oct 2016: Phone screening begins
Nov 2016: Language testing begins
Feb to March 2017: Baltimore interviews
April 2017: Successful candidates are notified
Late August 2017: Orientation and deployment overseas