Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program (IDFP)

The Catholic Relief
Services is inviting applications for CRS International Development
Fellows Program (IDFP) for the 2018-2019 academic year. International
applicants (must be legally authorized to work in the United States) can apply
for this CRS international development fellowship program.

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.

Catholic Relief Services
carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the
poor and vulnerable overseas.

Scholarship
Description:

Application
Deadline: November 1, 2018
Course
Level: This 8-12 months
fellowship program is awarded to increase overseas experience and exposure
to CRS programs.
Study
Subject: Fellowship is an
opportunity for people interested in careers in international relief and
development with a faith-based organization to experience the programs
overseas.
Scholarship
Award: CRS provides IDFP
participants with the following benefits:

Great
opportunities for professional growth and development overseas
Stipend,
allowances, and furnished housing
Transportation
to and from the country
Extensive
insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, travel/accident, evacuation
and personal household effects)
Paid
vacation, sick and personal leave, and 12 paid holidays
Language
learning assistance

Number
of Scholarships: CRS offers
20-30 fellowships each year.
Nationality: International
applicants (must be legally authorized to work in the United States)
Scholarship
can be taken in Overseas

Eligibility
for the Scholarship:

Eligible
Countries: International applicants
(must be legally authorized to work in the United States) can apply for
this CRS international development fellowship program.
Entrance
Requirements: The following
criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for these
fellowships:

Graduate
degree in field relevant and applicable to international development
(e.g. Agriculture, Health, Engineering, Business, Public Administration,
Finance, Supply Chain)
Fluency
in English with strong oral and written communication skills
Professional
proficiency in a second language (preference given to major languages
spoken where CRS works)
At
least six months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing
country (consideration given to applicants with at least five years of
experience living in a developing country)
Strong
interest in a career in development or emergency relief
Willing
to work in various regions and developing countries around the world
Able
to work respectfully and professionally in a cross-cultural environment

English
Language Requirements: Applicants
must have professional proficiency in French (preferred), Spanish or
Arabic. Fluency in English, with strong analytical, oral and written
communication skills is also required.

Application Procedure:

How to Apply: There are 3 steps required
to successfully submit your application for the CRS Fellows 2018-19 application
cycle. Please follow these instructions carefully for consideration:

Draft
your cover letter for the IDFP program. The cover letter should address
the following:
a. The volunteer and/or work experience that you have had overseas.
b. The issues/challenges you might face working for Catholic Relief
Services as a fellow in a developing country.
Send an
email to idfp-at-crs.org with the following information:
a. Your updated resume (your complete name in the filename, PDF preferred)
b. Your IDFP cover letter (your complete name in the filename, PDF
preferred)