iCats Fellowship

After having selected already 17 high caliber iCats Fellows for 2012, the LGT Venture Philanthropy iCats Program invites professionals to apply for seven additional iCats Fellowship Positions for 2012 in India, Kenya, Colombia, Philippines and China.

Available posts:

• International Alliance Strategist with aeioTu (Colombia):

The organization operates centers for infants and toddlers with a strong emphasis on high quality early childhood development (education, nutrition and care)

• Early-stage Facility Consultant with LGT Venture Philanthropy (Philippines):

Conceptualize an early-stage facility that is meant to identify and support promising organizations in Southeast Asia with the potential for growth, sustainability, and significant positive social / environmental impact

• Finance Manager position with SKEPL (India):

The organization offers several agricultural technological solutions which are sold directly to village level cooperatives

• Strategy and Business Developer for BrazAfric (Kenya)

The organization imports and distributes agricultural equipment in East Africa

• Head of Data and Analytics and Senior Embedded Technology Engineer with M-Kopa (Kenya):

A new mobile-based technology company that provides consumer financing solutions to low-income customers in East Africa

• Research/Business Analyst with China Foundation Center (CFC):

A leading information source of foundations in China, providing real-time data disclosure and an array of reliable research reports for various stakeholders in and out of the social sector which is key to maintain and improve the transparency of the industry in China

Key facts:

• Host organizations: for-profit/non-profit organizations with significant social or environmental impact

• Locations: Kenya, Colombia, China, Philippines

• Duration: February 2012 until December 2012

• Type of position: Temporary positions

• Remuneration: Stipend to cover local living costs, travel costs and health insurance

• Application deadline: Nov. 20, 2011

Find out more about the Program and how to apply in the attached factsheet.