Intern - ​​Department of Communications​

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 and administrative support to the ​Department of Communications​. S/he will be able to learn and expand her/his experiences by assisting in the ​Fund’s overall communications functions. The role's primary focus will be to support the department across areas of its core work. This includes planning for milestone events such as GCF Board meetings and COP31; supporting the production process of key publications; helping to generate content for internal and external audiences; supporting daily media monitoring, and providing surge support as urgent issues arise.​

Under the overall guidance of GCF’s Senior Media Specialist, within the ​Department of Communications​, the Intern is expected to:

• Support the communications planning for milestone events, including GCF Board meetings and COP31
• Support the development of written materials (including presentations, briefing notes and internal communications via GCF’s intranet The Green Shift)
• Support media monitoring of GCF projects and partnerships
• Support the preparation of publications including programmatic brochures
• Provide surge support to other areas of work in the Department of Communications when needed

Requirements and qualifications

• Enrolled or recently graduated from a Master’s programme in ​climate and environment, finance, international relations, sustainable development, social science​, communications or related fields;
• Knowledge and/or experience of ​international development and environment-related events or projects​
• Good understanding and/or experience of operations in an international organization is an advantage;
• Proficiency in using standard software programmes: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook;
• Good writing and presentation skills essential  
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of another United Nations language, particularly French, 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.