Deadline: November 1, 2020
Catholic Relief Services’ International Development Fellows Program prepares dedicated global citizens to pursue a career in international relief & development work. CRS empowers Fellows to hone their skills and gain practical field experience while contributing to impactful work. Each Fellow works alongside experienced CRS staff to address critical issues facing developing countries today. CRS invites applicants of diverse backgrounds who are committed to our agency mission and strategy to join our global team.
Many Fellows build a career with CRS after completing the Fellowship. Each year, nearly all graduating Fellows apply and accept offers for onward positions with CRS. Fellows usually transition directly to positions in program management, program quality, business development, or monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning. Former-Fellows typically move between different regions and roles as they assume positions of greater responsibility with CRS.
Primary Location : West Africa
Eligibilities:
- Graduate degree in field relevant and applicable to international development (e.g. Agriculture, Health, Engineering, Business, Public Administration, Finance, Supply Chain).
- Fluency in English with strong oral and written communication skills.
- Professional proficiency in a second language (preference given to major languages spoken where CRS works).
- At least six months of work or volunteer experience in a developing country (or 5+ years living in a developing country).
- Able and willing to be based in locations with tropical and infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.
The CRS Fellowship 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:
- 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 covers relocation costs such as transportation to and from the country of assignment, visas, inoculations, etc.
- CRS also prioritizes and invests in staff safety and security and provides travel and property insurance, disability coverage and Employee Assistance Programs.