Intern - Independent Integrity 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.  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.

Department and Team Background

The Green Climate Fund (“GCF” or “the Fund”) is the world’s largest dedicated fund helping developing countries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and enhance their ability to respond to climate change. The Independent Integrity Unit (“IIU” or “the Unit”) is one of the accountability mechanisms1 of GCF. The IIU ensures that all GCF staff, external stakeholders, implementing entities, and intermediaries relating to GCF adhere to the highest standards of integrity to safeguard the lawful and efficient utilisation of GCF resources.

The IIU is mandated to investigate allegations of Wrongdoing, including Misconduct and Prohibited Practices, strengthen institutional integrity, and build preventative mechanisms across all GCF-funded activities.2 As a body independent from the GCF Secretariat, the IIU reports directly to the GCF Board or through the Ethics and Audit Committee of the GCF Board.

The Intern will join the Integrity Risk Management workstream within the IIU. This workstream supports the mandate of the IIU related to the identification and management of integrity risks, and implementation of capacity-building initiatives.

Internship Assignment  

The Intern will provide operational and administrative support to the capacity-building function of the IIU under its Integrity Risk Management workstream. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing assistance in the IIU’s capacity building of GCF Personnel and Accredited Entities, and in IIU’s outreach awareness raising activities on integrity standards.

Under the overall guidance of the designated primary and alternate supervisors within the IIU, the Intern is expected to:

• Provide support in the content development and design of knowledge products for GCF Personnel and Direct Access Entities (DAEs), including related research work;
• Provide support in the planning of capacity-building activities, including trainings and webinars for GCF Personnel and DAEs;
• Provide support in the implementation of initiatives under the Peer Learning Cohort Programme of the IIU for DAEs; and
• Perform additional tasks as may be required by designated IIU staff.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Master’s program in international law, criminal justice, social studies, or related fields;
• Knowledge and experience with ​investments, financial institutions and/or climate change issues.​
• Good understanding and experience in the operations of international organisations is an added advantage;
• Proficiency in using standard software programs, such as but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills; and
• 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.