IIU - Investigations Intern

Duration          :           6 months

Starting date   :           4 July 2022 or 9 January 2023

Location          :           Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea

Deadline          :           20 March 2022 (11:59 PM KST)

Internship Assignment

The Intern will provide operational and administrative support to the Independent Integrity Unit (IIU) of the Green Climate Fund. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing assistance in the investigation function of the IIU, specifically in the areas of research, stakeholder engagement, and optimisation of workstream efficiencies and capacities.

Under the overall guidance of the Deputy Head of IIU, the Intern is expected to:

a)        Conduct benchmark studies to support case reviews, assessments, and reports taking into account line of decisions by the International Labour Organisation Administrative Tribunal (ILOAT) and counterpart investigative offices as applicable, and international best practices;

b)        Support the design and implementation of an electronic database of ILOAT cases;

c)     Support awareness raising initiatives on reporting channels (integrity hotlines), whistleblower/witness protection, investigation standards and procedures, Prohibited Practices, and other themes relevant to the investigation function of the IIU;

d)       Support the organisation of outreach activities, including but not limited to online trainings/webinars, technical sessions for GCF stakeholders, the GCF Integrity Forum, and collaborative engagements with external partners;

e)         Provide general administrative support to the investigation function of the IIU; and

f)          Perform additional tasks as may be required by the Head of IIU, Deputy Head of IIU, or designated IIU staff.

Requirements and Qualifications*

a)      Enrolled in a Master’s program in law, criminal justice, social sciences, or related fields;

b)      Knowledge and experience in legal research, case management, or anti-fraud/anti-corruption programmes

c)      Good understanding and experience in the operations of international organisations is an added advantage;

d)      Proficiency in using standard software programs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access;

e)      Excellent writing and presentation skills;

f)       Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language in particular French, Spanish, and/or Portuguese is an advantage.

* Applicants currently located in the duty station (South Korea) are only eligible to apply. Nevertheless, GCF still aims to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds and nationalities. Applications from women and nationals from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply. The above criteria should be seen as indicators of the experience and skills that qualify candidates for consideration.

Selection among short-listed candidates will only be contacted, and the pool will consider those who can start from January 2023.

Depending on your visa, working conditions and internship availability may change.

The internship period could be extended up to 12 months upon performance evaluation.

Note that there is a 6-month cooling-off period for applying for staff positions upon completing your internship.