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 communications and outreach support to the Department of Aisa Pacific. The Department of Asia Pacific within the Green Climate Fund leads the GCF’s engagement with countries and accredited entities and ensures strategic alignment of GCF’s investments with national investment policies. The Department provides strategic, operational, and technical support to partner countries and entities in the region to advance high-impact programming and manage an active portfolio.

Role Summary

S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by supporting the Departments internal and external outreach, as well as strengthening the communications of partner activities and results to a broader audience. The intern may also assist the team in communicating project and portfolio outcomes, working to enhance the visibility of the GCF’s results through communications and knowledge products. The will also work to support the team to establish structures and guidance for internal portfolio managements teams and implementing partners.

Under the overall guidance of the designated primary and alternate supervisors within the ​Department of Asia Pacific​, the Intern is expected to support the following areas:

Demonstrating Results – Project and Portfolio Support

• Support the preparation of briefing notes, presentations, and mission materials.
• Contribute to tracking key project milestones and collecting information from Accredited Entities (AEs) and National Designated Authorities (NDAs).
• Support in outreach activities and event to amplify the results of GCF’s investments using various communication channels.
• Communications and Knowledge Products
• Draft and edit communication materials including press releases, short success stories or case studies, regional updates, and social media content showcasing GCF-supported activities in Asia Pacific.
• Support development of regional brochures, impact summaries, and content for the GCF website and events.
• Collect, verify, and organize project-level data, photos, and beneficiary highlights for storytelling and reporting.

Partnership and Event Support

• Assist in organizing regional events, including workshops, visiting delegations, consultations, and virtual meetings.
• Coordinate with AEs, NDAs, delivery partners, and other stakeholders to gather inputs for regional knowledge and communication products.
• Expected deliverables by the end of the internship programme, will include, inter alia:
• Well-prepared briefing materials and analytical inputs for programming and portfolio management.
• A set of high-quality communication outputs (press releases, stories, social media posts, brochure inputs, etc.).
• Knowledge and documentation materials for at least one regional event or engagement.
• Quality outreach products their publicity using various communication channels.

Requirements and qualifications

• Enrolled in Master’s program in communications, environment, public policy, development studies, ​climate change, sustainability​ or related fields;
• Strong analytical, writing and editing skills with an attention to detail.
• Demonstrated interest in climate change, sustainable development or international corporations.
• Ability to work in a multi cultural environment and manage multiple tasks under tight time lines.
• 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 Access;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills;
• Fluency in written and spoken English is essential; knowledge of another Asia Pacific or United Nations language 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.