Become an LGT Impact Fellow

We are looking for talents from around the world with a strong desire to use their professional skills in a meaningful way.

Successful candidates have a sound professional background, outstanding personal skills and a clear commitment towards improving the lives of disadvantaged people.

Register and apply

Candidates interested in applying for the LGT Impact Fellowship can apply through the online portal.

The application deadline for the cohort 2020 intake is April 12, 2020.

Please note that only professionals who meet the candidate criteria will be considered for the Fellowship, and that we can only accept applications submitted through the online portal.

What are the prerequisites for applying?
What functional expertise is commonly sought?
What are the required skills and qualities?

Candidate requirements:

Undergraduate degree (MBA or other advanced degree in a relevant field preferred)
Minimum of two years of full-time work experience after university (internships during studies excluded)
Proficiency in English, both written and spoken (additional languages from relevant regions helpful)

The Fellowship Team reviews candidate profiles against these basic criteria upon registration. Only candidates who meet these requirements will be accepted to the Member Portal and be able to apply for the Fellowship.

Understanding the specific talent needs of the organizations we serve is key for the success of our Fellowship Program. Organizations commonly seek professionals with expertise in the following functional areas:

Finance and Accounting
Investment Management
Business Consulting
Marketing and Communications
Operations Management
Project Management
Data Analytics
IT and Data Management
Engineering
Research and M&E
Human Resources
Product Development
Sales and Customer Acquisition
Process and Quality Management
Legal

Successful candidates bring the following skills and qualities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills as well as strong research and analytical skills
Self-starter, willing to work idependently with limited supervision and take responsibility for own actions
Strong commitment to make a difference and preparedness to make financial and personal sacrifices
Good understanding of challenges and trends in low to middle income country development
Willingness to live and work abroad and engage with other cultures with a positive attitude and sensitivity
Flexibility, open-mindedness and the ability to deal with ambiguity, unforeseeable events and a changing environment

Matching and interviewing process

Success for us means to facilitate the best possible match between a candidate's profile and the specific fellowship position - a win-win situation for all parties involved.

Once the application deadline is due, the Fellowship Program team carefully assesses the candidates' applications. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews with the organization.