Back Intern - Department for Latin America and the Caribbean (Caribbean Sub-Region)

Duration: 6 months
Starting date: February/March 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 and administrative support to the ​Department of Latin America and the Caribbean (DLAC)​. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experience by assisting with Team Support, Relationship Management, Readiness Support, and Direct Access Entities Support in Latin America and Caribbean - LAC. The Intern will report to the Subregional Lead for the Caribbean and will also work closely with other relevant DLAC staff.

Under the overall guidance of the Subregional Lead and within the ​Department of Latin America and the Caribbean,​ the Intern is expected to:

• Assists in administrative tasks (i.e. organizing meetings, preparing minutes and briefs for internal and external meetings) and the preparation of power point presentations, and other readiness needs, as appropriate;
• Support the strengthening of dialogues, engagements and other relationship management activities with National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and Direct Access Entities (DAEs) in the LAC region;
• Supports the Subregional Offices as required, with the tracking of the Readiness pipeline, including uploading of documents to GCF’s internal file management systems and on the website in coordination with the communications team, and assisting in communications and follow ups to governments (NDAs) and delivery partners;
• Support in the gathering and analysis of additional country data, as required for matters related to strategy, pipeline and portfolio
• Provide support to Project Leads and/or Task Support Officers in conducting economic and financial analyses of proposals.
• Support the review of readiness proposals, concept notes, funding proposals, annual performance reports and other matters related to GCF activities in Latin America and the Caribbean
• Support the preparation and handling of diverse communications with NDAs, AEs and readiness delivery partners
• Conduct analytical work, on the status of the readiness support offered to countries in the LAC regions, as required.

  Requirements and qualifications

  • Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s or PhD program in public policy, sustainable development, climate change, economics, finance, or other related fields.
  • Knowledge and experience working with developing country governments is an advantage.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English is essential. Knowledge of Spanish is an advantage for the position in the Latin America subregion. Proficiency in French and/or Haitian Creole will be considered an asset.
  • Proficiency in using standard software programs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint and Access. Experience in data management and analytical skills is needed.
  • Ability to deal with large volumes of work under time pressure with a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to organize her/his work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow up on assignments with minimum direction.
  • Diplomacy and strong oral and written communications skills are essential.
    

    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.