CARE USA 2008 Fellowship opportunities: Please follow the links below to view full position descriptions. Applicants are encouraged to review assignments in detail and determine their interests, preferences, and qualifications.

All fellows will be assigned to CARE country office in the regions where we operate, in a U.S. field office, or at our Atlanta headquarters. Fellowships will include a stipend or salary plus benefits, as well as travel, housing and other local expenses. Applicants may apply for multiple postings.

Deadline and Notification

Please note: The deadline for submitting all applications has been extended to April 15, 2008.

Requirements

1. All high performing full-time employees (National, U.S.-based or International staff) with a regular contract who have been employed by CARE for at least one year are eligible for fellowships.

Selection process

1. The preliminary screening process will take place by early April.
2. CARE will conduct interviews with short-listed applicants who have confirmed their interest in one or more of the fellowship assignments by May 2008.
3. Fellowship assignments will be selected and offered in early June.
   

For consideration for a CARE USA fellowship, you must submit a completed supervisor’s approval form, resume, a personal statement and your two most recent performance appraisals.

IMPORTANT: Please upload the following documents as attachments to your online application at www.care.org/careers. You may submit all documents in the language of your choice (English, Spanish, French, or Portuguese).

1. Manager’s Approval Form: Download the Manager’s Approval Form and ensure that your manager/supervisor completes it. Get the form here: PDF | Word

2. Resume: Provide a current resume outlining your academic and professional accomplishments.

3. Personal statement: Your personal statement should address the following:

1. Your desire and interest in becoming a fellow
2. The results you expect to achieve through your fellowship
3. Your unique qualifications and related experience.
4. Relevant competencies, languages and technical skills
5. Major professional experience

Since assignments may last from six months up to a year, please specify the length of time you are willing to commit to a CARE USA Fellowship.

Please limit your personal statement to one page or less.

4. Annual Performance Appraisals: Provide copies of your two most recent Annual Performance Appraisals (APAs) as Word documents.