Sustainability and Inclusion 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 Intern will provide operational support to the CSIO –FO ​Office of Sustainability and Inclusion (OSI)​. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing assistance on environmental and social safeguards (ESS), Indigenous Peoples (IPs) issues, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) and gender issues. 

Under the overall guidance of the designated primary and alternate supervisors (Gender and Social Specialist), the Intern is expected to support the Front Office with various tasks to ensure the ES, Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Gender Policies are adhered to in the various part of the secretariat as well as with a suite of GCF’s stakeholders.  This is in line with overall support of OCSIO-FO towards a strengthened focus by the GCF on people and communities affected by climate change, to enhance delivery of impacts and results. In this regard, the Intern will: 

• Support the team in following through the actions identified through the stakeholder's engagement plan as well as actions in the strategic framework across ESS, IPs and gender issues; 
• Support the work on ESS standard consultations; 
• Support in the review and update of the GCF’s gender action plan; 
• Support the front office in relation to developing communications products, outreach activities, workshop and meeting preparations, particularly on IPs and Gender issues; 
• Provide any other technical and administrative support as may be required by the Office. 

Requirements and qualifications 

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s or PhD program ​related to environmental or social sciences, management or policy, environmental and social management systems, gender studies, safeguards and impacts assessments or​ related fields;  
• Knowledge and experience with ​stakeholder engagement, environmental and social issues, Indigenous Peoples, gender equality, safeguards, and other/or related fields;​ 
• Proficiency in using standard software programs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access; 
• Excellent writing and communication skills; 
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage. 
   

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.