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

Introduction

The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a multilateral fund created to make significant and ambitious contributions to the global efforts to combat climate change. The GCF contributes to achieving the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement. In the context of sustainable development, the GCF aims to promote a paradigm shift towards low-emission and climate-resilient development pathways by providing support to developing countries to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and to adapt to climate change while accounting for their needs and supporting those that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. The GCF is governed by a Board composed of an equal number of members from developed and developing countries. It is operated by an independent Secretariat headed by an Executive Director.

The Independent Evaluation Office (IEU) of the GCF informs the decision-making by the Board, conducts periodic independent evaluations of GCF performance, and provides evaluation reports to the Conference of Parties of the UNFCCC. It has dual learning and accountability functions within the GCF.

Description
The evaluation intern will support the IEU in the delivery of its objectives, including in the development and undertaking of evaluations. The intern will have an opportunity to work with the different workstreams of the unit to acquire a well-rounded understanding of the unit and its function. However, the primary workload of interns of this cohort will centre around the Capacity Building, Advisory and Policy (CAP) workstream. .

Duties and responsibilities
Under the overall guidance of the Head of the IEU and the designated primary supervisors within the IEU, the evaluation interns will:

CAP Intern

• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills
• Basic knowledge or experience in qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Ability to quickly review, analyze, and synthesize reports
• Excellent written and verbal English skills, with the ability to draft clear and concise briefs
• Interest in designing and supporting quality-assurance processes for evaluations
• Ability to assist with logistics and coordination of capacity-building activities
• Perform other related duties as required

Essential qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a PhD/masters programme or recently graduated.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Excellent qualitative research skills
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications).
• Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills, and the ability and motivation to work in the field of international development with a fast-paced team culture.
• Experience working with colleagues from different functions and diverse cultures.
• A can-do mindset and proven ability to work well within a team environment.
• Mature judgment and commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and capacity to record accurate minutes.
• Good analytical skills and be able to analyze documents and projects quickly and accurately.
• Proficiency in standard Microsoft Office software programmes.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Desired

• Experience in a multilateral setting.
• Knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage.
• Familiarity with and experience of using qualitative methods and analysis.
• Familiarity or experience in policy or legal documents.
• An ability to be self-guided.
• Demonstrable experience in studying and/or applying dimensions of climate/environmental policy and/or evaluation.
• Solid understanding of synthesis and systematic reviews. Previous experience working with evidence gap maps is desired.
• Computer skills and expert knowledge of industry-standard design and editorial software and tools, including proficiency in all Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, Zotero, and other similar programmes.

*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.