Intern - Operational Safeguards

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 support to the Operational Safeguards, CIO –FO ​​. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing assistance on environmental and social safeguards (ESS), Indigenous Peoples (IPs) issues, sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment (SEAH) risk management and gender inclusion in funded activities. .

Under the overall guidance of Operational Safeguards Lead, the Intern is expected to support the Front Office with various tasks to ensure the Environmental & Social, Indigenous Peoples (IPs) and Gender Policies and E&S Safeguard Standards (ESS Standards) are adhered to in all the stages of project cycle in funded activities.  In this regard, the Intern will:

• Support the team in maintaining and assessment of portfolio database and project risk management on environmental and social, and inclusion matters;
• Support the work on portfolio-wide review of subprojects in GCF projects and programmes and preparation of summary tables to present findings.  
• Support team on maintaining project trackers and follow up logs during project appraisals;
• Support team in coordination and documentation management;  
• Support team in relation E&S, Gender Assessment and Action Plan disclosures;
• Provide any other technical and administrative support as may be required by the Office.

Requirements and qualifications

• Enrolled in Master’s program ​related to environmental or social sciences, management or policy, environmental and social management systems, gender studies, safeguards and impacts assessments or​ related fields;  
• Knowledge and experience with ​stakeholder engagement, environmental and social issues, Indigenous Peoples, gender equality, safeguards, and other/or related fields;​
• Proficiency in using standard software programs: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access;
• Excellent writing and communication skills;
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another 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.