LGT Impact Fellowship

Job Description

The LGT Impact Fellowship connects talents, with the desire to apply their professional skills in a more meaningful way, with leading social/environmental organisations and companies of LGT Venture Philanthropy’s and Lightrock’s global portfolio. The program is currently welcoming applications for the upcoming intake starting in July 2025 for one-year engagements.

The application portal will be open from Monday, 24 February until Sunday, 30 March (the portal closes at 24h00 CEST). During the application period we are hosting various virtual information sessions – follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram to find out more and to sign up.

About the LGT Impact Fellowship

As part of LGT Venture Philanthropy’s and Lightrock’s strategic efforts to scale positive impact, the LGT Impact Fellowship was established to provide additional know-how and capacity to portfolio organisations. Each year a limited number of professionals are nominated to work full-time for one year with the organisations and companies supported by us in Latin America, Africa, India and Europe. Fellows work within the organisation on various projects, share their know-how and help build organisational capacity.

Compensation packages cover local living costs, incl. health insurance, travel and a 1-week in-person kick-off workshop. Remuneration may vary depending on geographies, sectors, organisation type, etc.

Since inception in 2009, 213 professionals from over 30 countries have joined the program to create positive impact across the globe. Learn more about the program on our website.

2025 Fellowship roles: This year LGT Venture Philanthropy is seeking mid-career business professionals for 25+ exciting roles in, among others, Corporate Finance, Marketing & Communications, Fundraising, Project Management, Strategy, Impact Investing, Monitoring & Evaluation, Public Affairs, Research, Operations, Data Engineering, based out of various African countries, India, UK and US.

About LGT Venture Philanthropy

LGT Venture Philanthropy is an independent charitable foundation established in 2007 with teams in Switzerland, Sub-Saharan Africa, and India. The Foundation strives to improve the quality of life of people facing disadvantages, contribute to healthy ecosystems and build resilient, inclusive, and prosperous communities. LGT VP focuses on strengthening the capabilities of locally rooted organisations that deliver effective, scalable solutions across health, education, and the environment contributing directly to the SDGs. For more information, please visit www.lgtvp.com

Qualifications

Education and professional experience

• Undergraduate degree (MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant field preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years of full-time work experience after university

Required skills and qualities

• Proficiency in English (additional languages from relevant regions might be required)
• Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong research and analytical skills
• Self-starter, willing to work independently with limited supervision and take responsibility for own actions
• Strong commitment to making a difference and willingness to make financial concessions
• Good understanding of challenges and trends in low-to-middle income countries
• Willingness to work in and engage with local cultures with a positive attitude and cultural sensitivity
• Flexibility, open-mindedness and the ability to deal with ambiguity, unforeseeable events and changing environment

Submit your application through the talent portal. Please note that we only accept online applications and that multiple applications are not allowed. However, you are invited to mention additional preferences in your application. The application portal will be open from Monday, 24 February until Sunday, 30 March (the portal closes at 24h00 CEST).