Intern - ​Accreditation and Entity Relations Unit

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.  Over the past decade GCF has funded 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. Beyond channelling public and private sector investment through diverse financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme equipping countries to increasingly manage their climate futures.

Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.

Department and Team background: Accreditation and Entity Relations Unit, Department of Investment Services 
The Accreditation and Entity Relations Unit of the Department of Investment Services is responsible for managing relationships with Accredited Entities and applicants, ensuring compliance with GCF’s accreditation standards, and supporting capacity-building initiatives. The Unit plays a key role in operationalizing the Accreditation Framework and enhancing engagement with stakeholders.

Internship Assignment  

The Intern will provide analytical, operational and administrative support within the Accreditation and Entity Relations Unit of the Department of Investment Services, including operationalizing the revised accreditation framework (RAF) and implementing the RAF communications plan. They will have the opportunity to learn and expand their experiences by applying skills in strategic communications and program management. ​The intern may also assist with cross-departmental activities, including strategic, operational and communications efforts related to accreditation.​

Under the overall guidance of the designated primary and alternate supervisors within the ​Department of Investment Services​, the Intern is expected to:

• Conduct preliminary appraisal of prescreening questionnaires and accreditation applications.
• Support overall implementation of the RAF communications plan, including developing materials, coordinating across departments, and supporting teams to meet timelines.
• Support the operationalization of the RAF, including initial pre-screening and application operations and review.  
• Contribute to development of presentations and help to organize outreach on RAF for internal departments, national designated authorities, accredited entities, and current and perspective accreditation applicants.  
• Contribute to strategy and process improvement in the accreditation team.
• 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.

Requirements and qualifications

• Enrolled in Master’s program in ​communications, public administration, climate change, sustainability​ or related fields;  
• Knowledge and experience with ​communications, 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 French and Spanish, and/or Portuguese 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.