LGT Impact Fellowship – Global Fellowship Program 2021

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LGT Venture Philanthropy

### Details

Deadline Apr 4, 2021

Location Brazil, Ethiopia, India, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, South Africa,
Switzerland, Togo

Organization LGT Venture Philanthropy

Sectors Education, Environment & NRM, Health, Transport

Job type Other

Languages

English, French, Hindi, Portuguese, Swahili

Work experience From 2 years

Date posted Mar 4, 2021

Expected starting date Jul 1, 2021

### Description

The LGT Impact Fellowship connects talents, with the desire to apply their
professional skills in a more meaningful way, with leading
social/environmental companies and organizations of LGT Venture Philanthropy’s
and Lightrock’s global portfolio. The program is currently welcoming
applications for the upcoming intake starting in July 2021 for one-year
engagements.

# About us

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 organizations. Each year a
limited number of professionals are nominated to work full-time for one year
with the organizations and companies supported by us in Latin America, Africa,
India and Europe. Fellows work within the organization on various projects,
share their know-how and help build organizational capacity.

Compensation packages include insurance coverage and are in line with local
standards. Remuneration may vary depending on geographies, sectors,
organization type, etc.

Since inception in 2009, 159 professionals from over 30 countries have joined
the program to create impact across the globe. Learn more about the program on
the our website.

# About Fellows

The LGT Impact Fellowship has proven to be an excellent stepping stone for
professionals with the desire to transition to or advance a career in the
social entrepreneurship or impact investing sector (learn more about previous
Fellows’ impact careers here). It offers the opportunity for exceptional
development of personal and professional skills by exposing participants to
complex and unknown environments at leading social organizations primarily in
emerging countries. Read more about Fellows’ experiences on the LGT Impact
Fellowship Blog.

# 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.

# Professional backgrounds wanted

Finance, business consulting, marketing and communications, operations,
project management, IT, data management and analytics, research, statistics
and (impact) M&E, human resources, product development, sales, process and
quality management, legal

# Beyond the fellowship

The majority of alumni continue their careers in areas where they are able to
create positive impact (as per 2015 71% social sector; 23% private sector; 6%
public sector). 78% of alumni consider the program as a helpful career step
for professionals towards a more meaningful job and 96% would recommend the
program to others. Many alumni found work at leading organizations in the
social impact sector, such as USAID, World Bank, CDC, responsAbility, WHO, CAF
Venturesome, Pacific AgriCapital, and the Clinton Health Initiative. Others
started their own businesses like Impact Amplifier (SGB Consulting, Sub-
Saharan Africa) or LoveDoctor (youth and health advice, India); some alumni
were able to join LGT Impact and LGT Venture Philanthropy’s team. Learn more
about previous Fellows’ impact careers here.

# About LGT Venture Philanthropy

LGT Venture Philanthropy (LGT VP) aims to improve the quality of life of less
advantaged people, contribute to healthy ecosystems and build resilient,
inclusive and prosperous communities. LGT VP supports organizations and
companies with outstanding social and environmental impact and potential to
scale through tailored financing, know-how and access to networks.
Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, LGT VP primarily invests in
organizations based in developing countries, focusing on education, health and
environmental conservation. More about LGT VP on www.lgtvp.com.

# About Lightrock

Lightrock has been a pioneer in impact investing – its activities were
initiated by the Princely House of Liechtenstein in 2007 and are backed by
LGT, the international private banking and asset management group. Through
this close partnership, Lightrock has grown to become a leading global impact
investing platform seeking ambitious social, environmental and financial
returns. Lightrock’s investments demonstrably contribute to the UN’s
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through active and thoughtful engagement
with businesses that contribute positively to humankind and the planet,
Lightrock pursues opportunities with the objective to enhance long-term value
creation with attractive financial returns alongside societal, environmental,
and technological innovation. More about Lightrock on www.lightrock.com.

# How to apply

Please note that we only accept online applications through our talent portal
(https//talent.lgtvp.com/job-offers.html). Moreover, you can only submit one
application, however, you are invited to mention additional preferences in
your application.

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