Duration: 6 months
Deadline: 03 January 2026
Starting date: July 2026
Location: Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea
Remuneration: US$ 1,600/month

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 ​Strategic Investment Partnerships and Co-Investments, (DSCI)​. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing support in the research, review, analyses and assessment of potential partners and co-investors of GCF. Potential partners will include financial, strategic and advocacy institutions that are aligned with GCF’s climate mission. ​The intern will also assist with operational activities such as analysing and preparing quantitative and qualitative data on potential partners and coordinating and helping to plan events, including meetings, investment conferences, forums and roadshows (as applicable) in support of DSCI’s messaging and marketing efforts to enhance GCF’s profile and effectiveness in climate finance. ​

Under the overall guidance of the designated primary and alternate supervisors within DSCI, the Intern/s will be expected to:

• Support and maintain CRM database of all potential partners as well as ensure proper record of discussions of all meetings that DSCI undertakes;
• Research and assess possible and potential partners as needed;
• Conduct financial analyses on possible partners as needed with the objective to help re. understanding of the entities’ strategic objectives, investment approach and identify gaps and opportunities for GCF collaboration;
• To assist with business and pipeline development, the development of investment proposals and funded activities and support the DSCI’s team in financial deal structuring, including but not limited to preparation of term sheets and development of financial models; and
• Assist with market outreach as needed, including helping to prepare pitch presentations.

Requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 2-3 years or more of transactional or advisory work experience in investment banking (IB), private equity (PE), financial advisory or a related climate finance field, or enrolled to a Master’s degree with 1-2 years of experience in IB or PE, financial advisory or a related climate finance field;
• Knowledge and experience with ​deal structuring, investments, financial institutions and/or climate change issues as well as the different types of financial instruments;​
• Some understanding and experience in operations of international organizations are an added advantage;
• Proficiency in using standard software programs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access;
• Excellent quantitative, writing and presentation skills;
• A positive attitude, strong sense of ownership and adaptability, and proactive approach to problem-solving and team collaboration, in a dynamic fast paced work environment; and
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language, in particular French and Spanish, and/or Portuguese 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.