Apply: CRS International Development Fellows Programme

Deadline: 01 November, 2024

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has opened applications for its International Development Fellows Programme 2025.

CRS International Development Fellows Programme prepares dedicated global citizens to pursue a career in international relief  and development work, and it empowers fellows to hone their skills and gain practical field experience while contributing to impactful work.

Benefits

  • Fellows can access providers around the world through CRS’ health plan with Aetna International
  • CRS provides each fellow with basic furnished housing, which includes electricity, running water, internet and security services (if necessary)
  • Fellows will get 20 days of paid vacation along with 12 days of sick leave annually
  • CRS covers the Fellow’s travel to their country of assignment
  • CRS offers a 50 percent match on the first 6 percent of contributions as well as a contribution of 7 percent of pay regardless of employee contributions, after six months of service
  • Fellows have access to CRS’ robust online learning platform
  • CRS will reimburse up to $5,200 per year for employees pursuing degrees and professional certifications, after one year of employment

Eligibility 

  • Applicants must have a graduate degree in a relevant field
  • Two years, minimum, of work experience, including six months, minimum, 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)
  • Able to work in locations with infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.

To apply or for more information, click here. 

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