Intern - Department of the Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East

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, coordination and administrative support to the ​Department of the Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East sub-Region​. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing assistance in the ​Programming, Readiness and the management of the GCFs project portfolio. ​The Intern will report to the Sub Regional Head– Middle East and will also work closely with other relevant DECM staff and consultants.

Under the overall guidance of the Sub Regional Head, Middle East-ME within the Department of Eastern Europe, Central Asia and Middle East (DECM), the Intern is expected to:

• Provide analytical support to DECM Sub-Regions cross initiatives and  in the assessment of GCF Project Activities (including both Funding Proposals and Readiness Grants)
• Provide support to the ME Sub-Region in managing Readiness Grants and Funding Proposals, including assisting in change, and/or adaptivemanagement requests including contract amendments and restructurings, no cost extensions, initial review of project reports and dibursements/reflows.  
• Assists in administrative tasks (i.e. organizing meetings, preparing minutes and briefs for internal and external meetings) and the preparation of PowerPoint presentations, including presentations for Events/ Meetings and other programming needs, as appropriate.
• Support the strengthening of dialogues, engagements, and other relationship management activities with National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and Direct Access Entities (DAEs) in the DECM region.
• Support the ME sub-region in the gathering and analysis of additional country data, as required and regulary update the country briefings.
• Conduct analytical work, on the status of the programmatic and financial support offered to countries in the region, as required.
• Support learning and documentation activities, and the development of one knowledge within the DECM region.
• Support the the development of  written briefs, as requested, in preparation of key country and entity engagements including regional programming events and COP activites.
• Conduct analytical work, on the status of the GCF Project pipeline, as required.

Requirements and qualifications

• Enrolled in Master’s program in ​business, finance, climate change, sustainability​ or related fields;  
• Knowledge and experience with ​investments, financial institutions and/or climate change issues.​
• 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 English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language, in particular Arabic 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.