The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is inviting
applications for International Development Fellows Program (IDFP) for
the 2014/15 academic year. Each year, CRS places approximately 20-25
fellows for 8-12 months to increase overseas experience and exposure
to CRS programs. Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one
country to another depending on the country program’s focus. To be eligible for
these fellowships, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the USA and
have at least 12 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing
country. The application deadline is December 1, 2013.
applications for International Development Fellows Program (IDFP) for
the 2014/15 academic year. Each year, CRS places approximately 20-25
fellows for 8-12 months to increase overseas experience and exposure
to CRS programs. Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one
country to another depending on the country program’s focus. To be eligible for
these fellowships, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the USA and
have at least 12 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing
country. The application deadline is December 1, 2013.
Study Subject (s): The program will focus on Agriculture, Health, Peacebuilding, Education,
Microfinance, or a combination of these.
Course Level: This 8-12 months fellowship program is awarded to increase
overseas experience and exposure to CRS programs.
Scholarship Provider: Catholic Relief Services
Scholarship can be taken at: Overseas
Microfinance, or a combination of these.
Course Level: This 8-12 months fellowship program is awarded to increase
overseas experience and exposure to CRS programs.
Scholarship Provider: Catholic Relief Services
Scholarship can be taken at: Overseas
Eligibility:
–Graduate degree in a field relevant to
international development.
-Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese. French
preferred.
-Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
-At least 12 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing
country.
-Strong cross-cultural skills with the ability to adapt to the local culture.
-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 Principles
-Desire to work for a faith-based organization.
–Graduate degree in a field relevant to
international development.
-Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese. French
preferred.
-Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
-At least 12 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing
country.
-Strong cross-cultural skills with the ability to adapt to the local culture.
-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 Principles
-Desire to work for a faith-based organization.
Scholarship Open for International Students: International applicants (must be legally authorized to work in
the United States) can apply for these fellowships.
the United States) can apply for these fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The Catholic Relief Services’ International Development Fellows Program
(IDFP) gives people who are interested in a career in international relief and
development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain
exposure to our programs. Each year, CRS places approximately 20-25 Fellows
with our country programs overseas. Assignments are for 8-12 months, starting
in early September. Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country
to another depending on the country program’s focus (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 regular positions with Catholic Relief Services.
(IDFP) gives people who are interested in a career in international relief and
development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain
exposure to our programs. Each year, CRS places approximately 20-25 Fellows
with our country programs overseas. Assignments are for 8-12 months, starting
in early September. Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country
to another depending on the country program’s focus (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 regular positions with Catholic Relief Services.
Number of award (s): Each year, CRS places approximately 20-25 Fellows with our country
programs overseas.
programs overseas.
Duration of award(s): Assignments are for 8-12 months, starting in early September.
What does it cover? CRS provides the IDFP participants with the following benefits:
-Stipend of $23,500 annually
-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.
-Stipend of $23,500 annually
-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.
Selection Criteria: Catholic Relief Services considers all applicants on the basis of merit
without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, age,
marital status or physical or mental disability.
without regard to race, national origin, religious beliefs, gender, age,
marital status or physical or mental disability.
Notification: Approximately 125 candidates will be selected from October through mid
January for phone interviews. Of these, 50-60 will be chosen for a full day of
interviews in Late February/early March. Interview Invitations will be extended
by early February. CRS will make offers for the Fellowship in late April.
January for phone interviews. Of these, 50-60 will be chosen for a full day of
interviews in Late February/early March. Interview Invitations will be extended
by early February. CRS will make offers for the Fellowship in late April.
How to Apply: The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is December 1, 2013.
