Pertinent application details and deadline information can be found below.
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International Development Fellows Program (IDFP)
http://crs.org/about/careers/fellowships/
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 25 Fellows with our country
programs overseas. Assignments are for one year, typically starting at the end
of July.
Specific job responsibilities vary greatly from one country to another depending
on the country program's focus (Agriculture, Health, Peacebuilding, Education,
Microfinance, social assistance 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. Many of our
fellowships lead to regular positions with Catholic Relief Services.
How to Apply:
All interested candidates must apply on-line. CRS will conduct phone interviews
with qualified candidates. Please note we will also be testing language ability
based on your stated level in your application in a phone language assessment.
CRS will visit universities this year primarily to provide information about
the program and to answer questions. For a schedule of universities we will be
visiting this year, please click on the link below.
For a schedule of universities we will visit this year, please see schedule of
university visits.
For frequently asked questions about the International Development Fellows
Program, please see Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page.
*Important Dates in the 2011-2012 IDFP Application Cycle:
September 2010
Application becomes available online
December 6, 2010
Deadline for application
October, 2010-January, 2011
Phone interviews and phone language testing is conducted
Late February, 2011 – Early March, 2011
Qualifying candidates are brought to Baltimore for a full day of interviews
April, 2011
Offers are made to selected candidates
For more information about the International Development Fellows Program, please
write to [log in to unmask]
Eligibility Requirements
Graduate degree in a field relevant to international development or a Bachelor's
degree with 5+ years of international development/management experience.
Professional proficiency in French, Spanish, Arabic, or Portuguese. French
preferred.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
At least 6 months overseas work or volunteer experience in a developing country
OR significant domestic community development experience in addition to time
spent overseas.
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;
Benefits;
*CRS provides the IDFP participants with the following benefits:
Stipend
Cost of living adjustment
Housing
Transportation to and from the country of assignment
Medical Evacuation Coverage
Vacation
Medical, Life, Travel, Accident, and Personal/Household Effects Insurance
http://crs.org/about/careers/fellowships/
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