The objective of LGT Venture Philanthropy is to raise the sustainable quality of life of the less advantaged people in the developing world. We select and support organizations that share this objective.
 
We are active in the overarching themes of:
+ Alleviation of human suffering
+ Access to education
+ Creation of sustainable livelihoods
 
We are committed to applying state-of-the-art investment, management and controlling processes to ensure that the entrusted funds can be allocated with maximal positive impact and transparency. LGT Venture Philanthropy is endowed through the Liechtenstein Princely Family. The consultancy and implementation services are open to clients of LGT.

Job Description
“We are looking for passionate business professionals who want to use their skills to make a difference”
LGT Venture Philanthropy is looking for people who want to use their professional skills to help social organizations around the globe scale their impact. We implemented the iCats Program (www.icatsprogram.com) with the goal to bridge the gap between the LGT Venture Philanthropy portfolio  organizations in need of professional know-how and resources, and business professionals with the desire to apply their knowledge and experience (strategy, business development, marketing, process and systems ...) to improve the quality of life of less privileged people. The iCats Program was started by LGT Venture Philanthropy in 2007 to strengthen the intellectual capital provided to its portfolio organizations, alongside financial and social capital.
Currently, about 40 posts are open for application.
There are two types of engagements:
a) 3-9 months assignments as iCats consultant/mentor/implementer or trainer. Those posts will continuously be offered throughout the year with individual application deadlines. The availability of assignments depends on the needs of the organizations. Currently, over 15 posts are open for application. In terms of timing, our organizations are quite flexible. I.E. if you found a job that would suit your interest, but the timing does not work for you, please drop us an email and we will try to make it happen.

b) 12 months assignments as iCats Fellow. The Fellowship starts in February each year. The recruitment for the iCats Fellowship Program 2011 has also started now. Building on the success of the last two years, the iCats Fellowship Program offers again exciting opportunities for 2011! Application deadline: 6th August 2010.
A Fellow works on-site with a social organization from February to December 2011 and receives regular mentoring from the LGT Venture Philanthropy team. In addition, a 4-day induction workshop in January 2011 brings all Fellows together in Switzerland.

Fellow position 2011	Organization	Region
Social Franchise Director	Fundacion Carulla – aeioTu	Latin America
Strategy and Business Developer	Ciudad Saludable	Latin America
International Sales and Marketing Manager	Rags2Riches	South East Asia
Operations Manager	Rags2Riches	South East Asia
Financial Analyst	Fundacao Pro-Cerrado	Latin America
Fundraising Specialist For Europe	Operation ASHA	India
Business Development - India	Driptech	India
Business Development - China	Driptech	China
Fundraising Consultant	Aangan Trust	India
Communications and PR Consultant	Aangan Trust	India
Chief Operating Officer	streetfootballworld	Germany
Fundraising Specialist	Streetfootballworld	Germany
Financial Manager	heart (idea factory)	South Africa
Business Development	heart (idea factory)	South Africa
General Manager	heart (idea factory)	South Africa
Business Advisor	Mann Deshi Foundation	India
Technical Advisor	Mann Deshi Foundation	India
Program Officer For Deshi Entrepreneurs Program	Mann Deshi Foundation	India
Operations Systems Analyst	Bridge International Academies	Kenya

  
Qualification Details - A passionate self-starter and team player
- Highly motivated, positive attitude and strongly cause driven to make a difference
- Prepared to make financial and personal sacrifices to serve the vision
- To work independently, detail-oriented, unsupervised and to take responsibility for own actions and
  for those reporting to him/her
- To perform under pressure with minimal support to meet tight deadlines & to constantly adapt to a changing environment
- To focus on delivery according to agreed milestones
- To provide strategic guidance in a collaborative, consultative, and positive manner
- Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in the designated area
- International work experience
How to Apply In order to be considered for the iCats Program, please visit: http://www. icatsprogram.com.
Here, you can register your profile and apply for the open job positions. Once your profile is accepted as part of the iCats Program, you can fully view these descriptions to pursue.
 
Contact Information
Tom Kagerer
Glärnischstr. 36
Zurich CH-8022
Switzerland
Phone: +41 44 250 8298
Fax: +41 44 250 8276
Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Website: www.lgt.com/en/private_kunden/ philanthropie
 
Find out more and download the Fellowship factsheet, visit www.icatsprogram.com or write an email to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Also, be inspired by how the iCats Fellowship Program impacted the life of Cynthia (read the story).