Duration: 6 months
Starting date: 08 July 2024
Location: Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea
Remuneration: US$ 1,300/month
Introduction
The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people.
Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change.
Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 216 projects in 129 countries and has committed USD 12.0 billion in climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify their needs, in particular, those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts.
The GCF’s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Our talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.
Internship Assignment
The Intern will provide operational and administrative support to the Business Intelligence & Data Analytics team within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Unit. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by contributing to data insights and analytics across the Fund.
Under the overall guidance of the Principal Data Scientist, the Intern is expected to:
Analyze the requirements and processes of the Fund’s divisions, contributing to successful implementation and adoption of analytics and data projects;
Design and test data, analytics, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) processes to support efficiency and automation;
Collaborate with ICT developers to model, transform, extract, and integrate data;
Support the Business Intelligence & Data Analytics team in other administrative work as required.
Requirements and qualifications
Enrolled in Master’s program in Information Technology, Business Administration, Analytics, Finance, Economics, Computer Science or related fields;
Strong interest and understanding of data analytics;
Knowledge and experience with analytics software (Power BI and/or Tableau), Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Dynamics is desirable;
Good understanding and experience in operations of international organization is an added advantage;
Proficiency in using standard software programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and at least one programming language;
Excellent writing and presentation skills;
Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of other United Nations languages is an advantage.
*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. The above criteria should be seen as indicators of the experience and skills that would qualify candidates for consideration. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.
Applications from women and nationals from developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.