HQ: GCF Project Pipeline Development Internship

CURRENT OPPORTUNITY

We are looking for a talented individuals to work with us in the Korea Liaison Unit (KLU) to support ODA project development and engagement with Korean ODA Agencies for a duration of six (6) months. . The tasks given throughout will not only provide the intern an opportunity to gain understanding of the works within an international organization, but also insights into the Korea Official Development Assistance (ODA).

The assignment will include the following but not limited to:

• Support the development of GCF project pipeline,
• Support communications with internal and external stakeholders and prepare relevant communication materials, 
• Compile ODA project submissions from GGGI Country Offices, Regional Offices, and Headquarter and create a project depositary, 
• Facilitate engagement and partnership with Korean Ministries and their affiliated organizations, 
• Support preparations of briefing sessions regarding GGGI Country Offices, Regional Offices, and Headquarters on Korea ODA project preparations, 
• Provide assistance to the unit with managing its funds, 
• Aid technical support in project-related documentation including Project Documents (P/Ds), reporting materials, memos, and communications letters, 
• Translate relevant documents from Korean to English and vice versa, and 
• Provide other related tasks assigned from time to time by GGGI. 

QUALIFICATION

• Degree or major in Climate Change Policy, Environmental Studies, International Relations or related subjects, 
• Experience working in a high-paced environment, 
• Strong organizational skills that demonstrate a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, 
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from divers cultural backgrounds,
• Experience working with Korean organizations or ministries would be an advantage, and 
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is a requirement and professional level of spoken and written Korean is desired.

SELECTION PROCESS 

• Application that do not adhere to the selection instructions may not be considered
• Advancing candidates will be contacted shortly after the closing deadline
• Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered
• GGGI evaluates applications based on: eligibility requirements, relevance of academic study and work experience (if any); and level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work
• Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Duration: The internship program is for at least three months and up to six months. Once selected, interns must begin your internship either prior to or within 12 months of graduation. 
• Stipend: GGGI interns receive a monthly stipend of USD $500 per month (unless agreed to be funded by sponsoring institutions). All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by either the interns themselves or sponsoring institutions.
• Visa: GGGI will provide a supporting letter for visa. Interns will be responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas.  
• Travel: Intern will arrange and finance their travel to the internship location.  
• Medical Insurance: Interns must present proof of valid medical insurance to GGGI upon returning the signed internship contract.
• Confidentiality: Interns must keep confidential any and all unpublished information obtained during the course of the internship and may not publish any documents based on such information.  
• Academic Credit: Interns may get academic credit from their institution of higher education for the internship. Interns need to check with their university to confirm their academic credit policy for internships.  
• Working Hours: interns are expected to work during normal working hours. Leave should be pre-approved by the Intern Manager, and the latter should inform the Office of HR accordingly.
• Learning Outcomes: before completion of the internship, Intern Managers are expected to review the learning outcomes with the intern.
• Certificate: provided upon successful completion of the internship, upon request. 

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.