Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program (IDFP) 2019-20

To be eligible for the CRS International Development Fellows Program (IDPF), an applicant must:

• Be a graduate in the relevant field and applicable to international development (Agriculture, Health, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Finance, and Supply Chain)
• Be fluent in English with strong oral and written communication skills
• Have professional proficiency in a second language 
• Have at least six months of overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country
• Have a strong interest in a career in development or emergency relief
• Be willing to work in various regions and developing countries
• Be able and willing to be based in locations with tropical and infectious diseases and with limited access to medical facilities
• Be able to work respectfully and professionally

Note: Preference will be given to candidates who can speak major languages spoken in locations where CRS works. Applicants having at least 5 years of experience in living in a developing country will also be given consideration.

CRS offers IDFP participants the following benefits:

• Opportunity for professional growth and development overseas
• Stipend, allowances, and furnished housing for the fellows
• Transportation to and from the country
• Extensive insurance coverage 
• Vacation, sick and personal leave, along with 12 paid holidays
• Need-based stipend of approximately USD 30,000

Note: It must be noted that the insurance covers medical, dental, life, travel/accident, evacuation and personal household effects.

Follow the below steps to apply for the fellowship:

Step 1: Prepare a statement of interest, answering the following questions:

• What relevant experience can leverage the candidate to be successful in the program considering the four primary learning areas of the fellows’ foundational training?
• Which four primary fellowship learning areas interests the candidate most and why?

Step 2: Update the resume to highlight experience and qualifications relevant to CRS-IDFP.
Step 3: Visit the application link and register as a new user.
Step 4: Fill in the form with the required details, upload relevant documents and submit the application. 

Note: It must be noted that incomplete applications will not be accepted after 7 days of the closing date. If the candidate wishes to submit the application after the last date, email at recruitmentsupport@crs.org for assistance.

Application deadline- 1st November 2019