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CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME (FUNDED).

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Application Deadline: November 01, 2024.

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

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.

ELIGIBILITY:

Graduate degree in a relevant field

Minimum of two years of work experience, including minimum of 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)

Able to work in locations with infectious diseases and limited access to medical facilities.

They recruit Fellows from around the world, including nationals of the countries where they work and from underrepresented groups in the U.S. and globally.

They welcome applications from candidates of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and commitment to serving those in need.

Please visit the FAQs to review the cover letter requirements.

BENEFIT:

Benefits include an international 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.

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.

Travel & Medical Evacuation: CRS covers the Fellow’s travel to their country of assignment. In the event of a life-threatening illness or accident, Fellows as well as accompanying dependents on assignment have access to CRS’ medical assistance vendor who can facilitate emergency care anywhere in the world.

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2025 MO IBRAHIM FOUNDATION LEADERSHIPFELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

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Application Deadline: October 20, 2024

LOCATION: Multiple Regions

The Mo Ibrahim Leadership Fellowship Programme is a selective Fellowship that prepares the next generation of outstanding African leaders by providing them with unique work opportunities at the most senior level of prominent African institutions or multilateral organizations, whose mandate is to improve the economic and social prospects of Africa. The Fellowship allows talented individuals to increase and enhance their professional capacity, to contribute to the governance and development of their countries thereby creating a pipeline of future African leaders. Applications for the 2025 Ibrahim Leadership Fellowships are now open.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Fellowship is for young professionals, mid-career or/and new executives. The Fellow must:

Be national of an African country, residing anywhere in the world;

Not be an active, non-active, retired, or separated staff member of the Bank;

Not have close family relations with an active or non-active staff member, such as mother, father, sister and brother;

Government officials, active military personnel and political party leaders are not eligible;

The age limit is forty (40) years for men and women and forty-five (45) years for women with children;

Have outstanding academic credentials backed by a minimum of a Master’s Degree from a recognized institution in banking, business, economics or other social sciences, finance, international development, or in any other discipline relevant to the Bank’s business;

Have relevant and demonstrable work experience, strong communication skills, demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work with others;

Have at least 7 (seven) years’ work experience relevant to the Bank’s activities;

Demonstrate proven leadership and consultative skills;

Have experience in strategic planning, project management and execution;

Have experience in formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures;

Demonstrate strong ability to analyze and interpret financial and other data;

Excellent written and oral presentation skills;

Demonstrate ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government and to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community;

Demonstrate ability to motivate teams and simultaneously manage several projects

BENEFIT:

The Fellow will work with the Bank for this purpose, for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months, and the Foundation will finance the costs associated with the position.

The fellow will receive an annual stipend monthly of $100,000, paid by the Bank out of the funds provided by Foundation. The Fellow may be required to travel to different locations on instructions of the Bank. All expenses related to the Fellow’s official mission travel, including travel insurance but excluding travel and shipping costs relating to assumption of duty and repatriation, will be borne by the Bank.

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