Office of Governance Affairs Intern - Front Office

Duration: 6 months 
Starting date: November 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 Office of Governance Affairs (OGA). S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his knowledge by obtaining hands-on experience in office management and gaining insight into the inner operations of a team working in governance.​Click or tap here to enter text.​

Under the overall guidance of the designated primary and alternate supervisors within the ​OGA​, the Intern is expected to work closely with the OGA Director and the OGA front office to provide support in:

• Overall logistical coordination and preparation of Board meetings, technical sessions and other relevant events;  
• General administrative tasks, such as managing and organizing electronic and physical documentation and filing, managing shared folders, controlling access to virtual and in person meetings, etc.;
• Coordinating and preparing team events and activities, including contacting suppliers, setting up the venue, and organizing logistical arrangements, etc.; and
• Any other tasks or projects as required.

Requirements and qualifications

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s program in ​business, finance, climate change, sustainability​ or related fields;  
• Knowledge of, interest in, and/or experience with ​investments, financial institutions and/or climate change issues.​
• Good understanding of and/or 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 English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language, in particular Korean, is an advantage.

The closing date for application is 04 October 2026. 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. 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 to apply.