LGT Impact Fellowship:25+ opportunities for mid-career business professionals across Africa and India
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 fromMonday,24 February untilSunday,30March(the portal closes at24h00 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.
2025Fellowship 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 the 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. It offers the opportunity for exceptional development of personal and professional skills by exposing participants to complex and unknown environments at leading social organisations 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