Back Strategy, Policy and Innovation 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 analytical and operational support to the Department of Strategy, Policy and Innovation (DSPI), to enhance GCF’s impact and effectiveness in climate finance. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experience by contributing to the analysis of emerging strategic issues related to GCF’s mission, and the development of innovation, strategy and policy responses at the organizational and operational levels. They will also provide assistance in relation to strategy execution and performance.

Under the guidance of DSPI’s designated supervisors, the intern will contribute to a wide range of activities, including:

• Analysis, coordination of tasks and report-writing related to implementation of the GCF Strategic Plan 2024-2027 and 2025-2027 Work Programme, including monitoring and analysis of the GCF project pipeline and its management
• Supporting the preparation of GCF’s strategic roadmap toward COP30, focusing on key milestones, political coalitions, and deliverables that align with GCF’s mission
• Strategic analysis and insights, including benchmarking analyses on climate finance actors, monitoring global trends in climate finance and discussion on the reform of the international financial architecture
• Contributing to the design and evolution of mechanisms that enable GCF to mobilize more resources and better capitalize on its risk appetite to enhance impact
• Consolidation of data and analysis from diverse sources, to synthesize findings in concise briefing, presentation and policy documents
• Supporting other strategic and corporate priorities of the Office of the Chief Strategy and Impact Officer, including project management of cross-Secretariat change initiatives

  Learning Outcomes:

  Throughout this internship, the intern will gain:

  • Critical insights of the global climate finance landscape and key institutional actors.
  • Practical experience in condensing and communicating data and analysis to inform strategy and operational responses.
  • Exposure to implementation and monitoring strategy and strategic initiatives
  • Enhanced analytical and communication skills in a multicultural, mission-driven setting.

    Requirements and qualifications

    • Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s or PhD program in international finance/economics, politics, international relations, environmental science or related fields, or holding equivalent work experience related to these fields and their application to climate change;
    • Knowledge and experience in analyzing complex problems, data and processes; and coordinating collaboration between multiple stakeholders;
    • Good understanding and experience in operations of international organization is an added advantage;
    • Proficiency with MS Office Suite. (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams);
    • Strong research, analytical, writing and presentation skills;
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities;
    • 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.