Global Change Impact Fellowship

The fellowship places experienced professionals in portfolio organizations worldwide for 12 months full‑time. Fellows strengthen organizational capacity by applying private‑sector expertise, building systems, and coaching local teams. The program is designed as a gateway to impact careers in social entrepreneurship, sustainable business, and impact investing.

Benefits include:

• 12‑month full‑time placement in a social enterprise or non‑profit
• Kick‑off workshop (2026 cohort expected in Kenya, August)
• Hands‑on experience in Latin America, Africa, India, or Europe
• Access to LGT VP & Lightrock’s global network
• Alumni community for continued engagement

• Undergraduate degree (MBA or advanced degree preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of full‑time work experience after university
• Proficiency in English (other languages helpful)
• Willingness to live/work abroad in low‑ to middle‑income countries
• Strong professional expertise in areas such as: finance, investment, consulting, strategy, business development, fundraising, marketing, operations, project management, data analytics, IT, HR, research, M&E
• Portal closes: 31 March 2026
• Interviews: April–May 2026 (2–3 rounds with host orgs)
• Final nominations: End of May 2026
• Fellowship start: July 2026
• Kick‑off workshop: August 2026 (Kenya
• Graduate student
• Working (full-time or part-time)
• Looking for my next step
• Just graduated