Catholic Relief Services’ calls application for International Development Fellows Program. The program carries dedicated global citizens to pursue a career in international relief & development work. CRS invites applicants of diverse backgrounds who are committed to the agency mission and strategy to join our global team. Basically, CRS empowers Fellows to hone their skills and gain practical field experience while contributing to impactful work. In addition to that, each Fellow works alongside experienced CRS staff to address critical issues facing developing countries today.

Program Components

Catholic Relief Services’ International Development Fellows Program is a unique 12-month professional development opportunity, designed to prepare Fellows for success in a range of onward positions with CRS. By completing this training program, Fellows are competitive candidates for a wide range of positions with CRS. The Fellowship is centered upon skill building in the following four areas:

• Project Management – Activity planning & implementation; Monitoring, evaluation, accountability & learning; Resource/budget management; Reporting
• Project Design/Proposal Development – Research, assessments, analysis; Participatory design; Results framework & theory of change; Technical and cost applications
• Systems & Operations – Supply chain and logistics; Human Resources; Finance; Risk & compliance; Safety & security
• Partnership – Project planning & implementation; Capacity strengthening; Partnership reflection & assessment

Benefits 

CRS values employee health and well-being and provides comprehensive benefits to meet the needs of their employees and their families. Here are the benefits of Catholic Relief Services’ International Development Fellows Program

• Benefits include an international PPO medical plan, dental and vision insurance, generous leave, a highly competitive retirement program, and family-friendly allowances for overseas staff.
• CRS also prioritizes and invests in staff safety and security and provides travel and property insurance, disability coverage, and Employee Assistance Programs.
  Additional Benefits are also available.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in a relevant field
• At least six months of work or volunteer experience in a developing country.
• Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
• Professional proficiency in a second language (preference given to French, Arabic, and Portuguese).
• Willingness to work in locations with tropical and infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.

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