Independent Redress Mechanism Unit Intern

Duration: 6 months
Starting date: 07 July 2025
Location: Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea 
Remuneration: US$ 1,300/month 

Introduction
The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. The GCF has a portfolio of 286 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 15.9 billion to date.

In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact. 

GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.  

You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations. 

You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.

You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.

You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds.  Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

Interested in more information? 
Learn about working for GCF: https://www.greenclimate.fund/about/careers 
View current vacancies: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)
Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart.  GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities. 

Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people. 

Internship Assignment  

The Independent Redress Mechanism (IRM) addresses complaints by people who believe they are negatively affected or may be affected by projects or programmes funded by the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The IRM is independent of the GCF Secretariat and reports directly to the GCF Board. 

The IRM is looking for an intern(s) to support the IRM team in the execution of its five core functions: processing requests for the reconsideration of funding proposals; processing complaints from persons adversely impacted by GCF projects; providing advice with an eye to improving GCF performance and outcomes; working with GCF direct access entities to build their capacity related to grievance mechanisms and procedures; and conducting outreach to raise awareness about the work of the IRM. The intern(s) will support IRM staff with relevant research required in the context of its complaints handling and advisory work and support the IRM in the execution of its communications and capacity building strategies.  

GCF internships are six months long, with the possibility of an additional six-month extension. The internship allows interns to gain experience working within an international climate fund. However, it does not lead to a full-time position at GCF upon completion. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Assist with the research, coordination, and logistics for IRM events, particularly capacity building workshops and outreach activities. 
• Conduct case-specific research and produce requested documents concerning any active cases or pre-cases of the IRM.  
• Conduct general research relevant to the IRM’s mandate. 
• Conduct media monitoring of GCF projects. 
• Contribute to the upkeep of the IRM stakeholder database. 
• Contribute to the production of communications products. 
• Take notes of IRM meetings and engagements. 
• Perform other tasks as required by the team. 

Requirements and qualifications 

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s or PhD program in sustainable development, international relations, international development, public policy/affairs, law, or other related fields; 
• Knowledge and experience with designing approaches to research and collecting and analysing survey data; 
• Knowledge, understanding of and/or exposure to accountability mechanisms, courts and tribunals, alternate dispute resolution or grievance redress mechanisms is highly desirable; 
• Excellent writing skills, especially synthesising complex information and good at multitasking and working to pressing deadlines and challenging critiques; and 
• Excellent command of English is highly required; knowledge of another United Nations language particularly French, Spanish and Arabic is an advantage. 
• The role requires demonstrated proficiency in Communication, Teamwork, Planning and Organizing, Accountability, Client Orientation, Creativity, Technological Awareness, and a Commitment to Continuous Learning.  

The closing date for application is 12 January 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

 
*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references. 
 

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.