International Development Fellows Program (IDFP)

The 2009-2010 International Development Fellows Program Online Application is now available!

The 2009-2010 IDFP Application deadline is December 15th, 2008.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) 2009-2010 International Fellows Program. The CRS International Development Fellows Program is intended to give people who are interested in a career in international relief and development an opportunity to increase their overseas experience and gain broad exposure to CRS programs. Each year, CRS has approximately 20 placements with our country programs (based overseas). Assignments are for one year.

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.

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 & How to apply, please read CRS