We are pleased to announce that in 2009 – 2010 CARE USA will host a Visiting Fellows Program offering a small number of graduate students and practitioners with support from outside sources the opportunity to work with projects and conduct research in various CARE Country Offices. The fellowship assignments developed by host offices may include working for program areas such as Emergency Management, HIV/AIDS, Economic Development, support to External Relations and other program areas critical to CARE. Fellowships also address organizational needs such as leading organizational development processes or global initiatives such as partnership or change management strategies. We welcome and encourage highly accomplished graduate students who are supported by an academic institution or other agency to apply for our CARE Visiting Fellowships. Visiting Fellowship assignments will initially be for a period of three months, with the potential of extension for up to nine months.
Benefits of Participating in the Program
The Visiting Fellows Program provides students of global development with valuable opportunities to gain international work experience. The program seeks to assist in the development of high potential, future leaders in the field of international development and humanitarian assistance through short-term, practical learning experiences. In addition to networking opportunities, fellows are also afforded participation in a series of professional development trainings offered through CARE’s online university, CARE Academy. The program focuses on approaches that provide optimal skill development and learning. Therefore, the fellowship program has adopted a management and leadership curricula that focuses on three learning strategies (1) On the job training assignments; (2) Coaching; and (3) supported by formal training.
Placement in CARE Country Offices
CARE only employs fellows in low or moderate risk locations. Fellows who are partially or wholly sponsored by the university must provide a letter of permission to travel to the particular location(s). Prior to starting an assignment, the fellow must have proof of health and evacuation insurance that covers him/her in that location (which may be provided by CARE); and complete CARE Academy’s online safety & security course. In addition, once the fellow is in the country of assignment, he/she will receive a security briefing from the safety and security focal point or another manager.
General Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for a fellowship at CARE, you must meet the following requirements:
Support by an academic institution or other agency
Be legally authorized to work under the laws of the location of the fellowship
Apply for and obtain his/her own appropriate visa
Be enrolled in a relevant graduate or post-graduate academic program, or have graduated within the previous four months
Have comprehensive medical coverage including emergency evacuation insurance for the duration of the fellowship (fellow must provide proof of insurance)
Be proficient in the requisite language
How to Apply
The Visiting Fellows Program is now accepting applications. In order to receive full consideration, applications should be received by March 16, 2009 and include:
A current resume or CV, with names and contact information of at least three references
A cover letter that specifies the applicant’s particular programmatic and research interests
To be considered for assignments that are writing intensive, applicants should also include a recent writing sample
Peter Bell Legacy Fellowship
In recent years, CARE USA has hosted a limited number of graduate and staff fellowships supported by the Peter Bell Legacy Fund. Though CARE continues its commitment to bringing new talent and new perspectives into the organization and the fields of international development and humanitarian assistance, we will not host Fellows in this program for 2009 - 2010.
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
About CARE Internships
CARE USA welcomes and encourages students who are interested in making a difference in the world to think about an internship. Where will an internship with CARE take you? Perhaps to a new location. Maybe towards new ideas. But most importantly, to a new level of experience. In your internship at CARE, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in just a few months' time. You'll be able to take what you've learned in school and use it to make a real contribution to the eradication of poverty. The internship program seeks to provide closely monitored, project-driven professional and practical experience for undergraduate and graduate students interested in contributing to substantive CARE projects and initiatives. Important networking opportunities are also provided through participation in orientations and trainings that will include information on CARE’s history, vision, and where individuals from within the organization will share more in-depth information on certain programs. Most summer interns are placed domestically either at CARE USA Headquarters in Atlanta or in US field offices.
General Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for an internship at CARE, you must meet the following requirements:
Be at least 18 years of age
Interns who hold student visas must obtain appropriate work authorization from their educational institutions.
Be enrolled in a relevant undergraduate (Juniors & Seniors only), graduate or post-graduate academic program, or have graduated within the previous four months.
How to Apply
Applicants who are interested in summer internships are required to complete CARE’s Online Internship Application. In order to receive full consideration for summer 2009 internship opportunities, applications must be received by April 17, 2009.
CARE USA also hires interns periodically throughout the year. In these cases, internship opportunities are posted alongside our other positions. Please click here to view our current internship opportunities.
Internship applicants who receive funding support or academic credit should indicate on their applications the costs that they are able to cover.
