Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program

Project Design/Proposal Development

Systems & Operations

Partnership

Common Fellowship Tasks

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 also prioritizes and invests in staff safety and security and provides travel and property insurance, disability coverage and Employee Assistance Programs.

Medical/Dental/Vision: Fellows enjoy an international PPO medical plan as well as vision coverage with zero deductible for in-network providers and low coinsurance and copayments.

Safe Furnished Housing: CRS provides each Fellow with basic furnished housing, which includes electricity, running water, internet and security services (if necessary).

The Fellow’s housing is usually an apartment or house near the CRS office.

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, & Personal): CRS provides Fellows 20 days of paid vacation along with 12 days of sick leave annually.

In addition, we offer 4 personal days to attend to emergency or non-emergency situations occurring during a normally scheduled work day.

Travel & Medical Evacuation: CRS covers relocation costs such as transportation to and from the country of assignment, visas, inoculations, etc. Additionally, CRS provides 100% employer-funded medical evacuation coverage for the Fellow and their dependents.

Retirement Benefits (403B): CRS offers a 50% match on the first 6% of contributions as well as a contribution of 7% of pay regardless of employee contributions, after six months of service.

(Note: Employees without a social security number are eligible to participate in an offshore retirement fund with the same contribution calculation.)

Continued Education: Upon hire, Fellows have access to CRS’ robust online learning platform.

Additionally, CRS will reimburse up to $5,200 per year for employees pursuing degrees and professional certifications, after one year of employment.

Eligibility Criteria

CRS seeks diverse and aligned candidates, and welcomes people of all faiths and secular traditions who share the values and the commitment to serving those in need.

Minimum Fellowship Requirements:

For more information and application details, see; Catholic Relief Services International Development Fellows Program