Catholic Relief Services is Accepting Applications for International Development Fellows Program – APPLY
Catholic Relief Services is Accepting for International Development Fellows Program - APPLY
Catholic Relief Services is Accepting Applications for International Development Fellows Program – APPLY
Catholic Relief Services’ International Development Fellows Program prepares dedicated global citizens to pursue a career in international relief & development work. CRS empowers Fellows to hone their skills and gain practical field experience while contributing to impactful work.
Each Fellow works alongside experienced CRS staff to address critical issues facing developing countries today. CRS invites applicants of diverse backgrounds who are committed to our agency mission and strategy to join our global team.
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DESIGNED TO PREPARE FELLOWS FOR SUCCESS
The Fellowship is a unique 12-month professional development opportunity, designed to prepare Fellows for success in a range of onward positions with CRS. The Fellowship is centered upon skill building in the following four areas:
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
- Activity planning & implementation
- Monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning
- Resource/budget management
- Reporting
PROJECT DESIGN
- Research, assessments, analysis
- Participatory design
- Results framework & theory of change
- Proposal development
SYSTEMS & OPERATIONS
- Supply chain and logistics
- Human Resources
- Finance & compliance
- Safety, security, risk mitigation
PARTNERSHIP
- Project planning
- Program implementation
- Capacity strengthening
- Reflection & assessment
MAKE A DIFFERENCE
CRS works with a vast network of partners to engender sustainable change and provide lifesaving help when emergencies arise. Fellows support CRS’ impactful work in a wide variety of sectors and assume varying levels of responsibility.
Common Fellowship Tasks
- Lead new emergency response projects
- Serve as interim project manager
- Participate in the design of new projects
- Oversee assessments and data collection
- Develop accountability frameworks
- Write reports and proposals
REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL
Many Fellows build a career with CRS after completing the Fellowship. Each year, most graduating Fellows apply and accept offers for onward positions with CRS. Fellows often transition directly to positions in project design and proposal development, program management (especially in Emergency Response), program quality, and monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning.
As they grow with CRS, former Fellows often move between technical and managerial roles, working from the countries where we serve or remotely. Hover over the pictures below to view some of the positions that Fellows have held since their Fellowship year.
A PARTNERSHIP FOR HEALTH & SUCCESS
At CRS, we value employee health and well-being and provide comprehensive benefits to meet your needs and those of your family.
Benefits include an international medical plan, dental and vision insurance, generous leave, a highly competitive retirement program, and family-friendly allowances for overseas staff. CRS also prioritizes and invests in staff safety and security and provides travel and property insurance, disability coverage and Employee Assistance Programs.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION
Fellows enjoy an international medical plan as well as vision coverage with zero deductible for in-network providers and low coinsurance and copayments.
SAFE FURNISHED HOUSING
CRS provides each Fellow with basic furnished housing, which includes electricity, running water, internet and security services (if necessary). The Fellow’s housing is usually an apartment or house near the CRS office.
PAID TIME OFF (VACATION, SICK, & PERSONAL)
CRS provides Fellows 20 days of paid vacation along with 12 days of sick leave annually. In addition, we offer 4 personal days to attend to emergency or non-emergency situations occurring during a normally scheduled work day.
TRAVEL & MEDICAL EVACUATION
CRS covers relocation costs such as transportation to and from the country of assignment, visas, inoculations, etc. Additionally, CRS provides 100% employer-funded medical evacuation coverage for the Fellow and their dependents.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS (403B)
CRS offers a 50% match on the first 6% of contributions as well as a contribution of 7% of pay regardless of employee contributions, after six months of service. (Note: Employees without a social security number are eligible to participate in an offshore retirement fund with the same contribution calculation.)
CONTINUED EDUCATION
Upon hire, Fellows have access to CRS’ robust online learning platform. Additionally, CRS will reimburse up to $5,200 per year for employees pursuing degrees and professional certifications, after one year of employment.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
At CRS, we celebrate diversity within our workforce and are committed to developing local leadership in the communities we serve. We recruit Fellows from around the world, including nationals of the countries where we work and from underrepresented groups in the U.S. and globally. We welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
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Minimum Fellowship Requirements
- Graduate degree in a relevant field
- At least six months work or volunteer experience in a developing country
- Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills
- Professional proficiency in a second language (preference given to French, Arabic and Portuguese)
- Able to work in locations with tropical and infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.
Please visit the FAQs to review the cover letter requirements.
Selection Process & Timeline
Applications will be accepted through November 01, 2023. The top candidates will be invited to complete a video interview, language test, phone screen and final interview. Please visit the FAQs for more information.
Due to the high volume of applications, candidates will only be contacted if and when they advance to the next stage of the selection process.
LET’S TALK
We encourage you to join us for a webinar on the CRS Fellowship. Our webinars are an opportunity for you to informally exchange with our team—learn more about the Fellowship program, ask your questions, etc. We offer webinars at the times listed below. Simply click on this link to join any session. You may also call in at +1 443-290-6516, conference ID: 991213265#
Information Sessions
Wednesday, October 4, 2023
9:00am–10:00am EST
Thursday, October 12, 2023
2:00pm–3:00pm EST
Friday, October 20, 2023
12:00pm–1:00pm EST
Monday, October 23, 2023
5:00pm–6:00pm EST
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We are glad you are interested in learning more about IDFP. In our FAQs, we strive to answer questions you may have around the application and selection process, overseas assignments and travel, housing and family, career and more. If you have a question that is not answered in the FAQ, please attend an information session or email us at idfp@crs.org.
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