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.
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.
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.
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:
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)
