Duration: 6-12 months

Starting date: October/November 2025

Location:  Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea

Remuneration: US$ 1,600/month

Internship Assignment  

The Intern will provide operational and administrative support to the ​Department of Asia and the Pacific Region (DAPAC) Pacific and Asian Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Sub-Region​. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing assistance in the ​Programming and the management of the GCFs project portfolio. ​The Intern will report to the Sub Regional Lead– Pacific and Asian SIDS and will also work closely with other relevant Pacific and Asian SIDS staff and consultants.

Under the overall guidance of the Sub Regional Lead, Pacific and Asian SIDS within the Division of Asia Pacific (DAPAC), the Intern is expected to:

• Provide analytical support to Pacific and Asian SIDS Sub-Region in the assessment of GCF Project Activities (including both Funding Proposals and Readiness Grants)
• Provide support to the Sub-Region in managing Readiness Grants and Funding Proposals, including assisting in change, and/or adaptive management requests including contract amendments and restructurings, no cost extensions, initial review of project reports and disbursements/reflows.
• 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.
• Support the strengthening of dialogues, engagements, and other relationship management activities with National Designated Authorities (NDAs) and Direct Access Entities (DAEs) in the Pacific and Asian SIDS region.
• Support the Desk in the gathering and analysis of additional country data, as required.
• Conduct analytical work, on the status of the programmatic and financial support offered to countries in the region, as required.
• Support learning and documentation activities, and the development of one knowledge within the Pacific and Asian SIDS region.
• Support the development of written briefs, as requested, in preparation of key country and entity engagements including regional programming events.
• Conduct analytical work, on the status of the GCF Project pipeline, as required.

Requirements and qualifications 

• Enrolled in or recently graduated from a Master’s program in public policy, sustainable development, climate change, development economics or related fields;
• Knowledge and experience with working with developing country governments, development partners including the UN, IFIs, and/or MDBs is an advantage;
• 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 or Pacific Island language is an advantage.

The closing date for application is 14 September 2025. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.

*The person assessed by the Selection Panel as most suitable for the position will be proposed for appointment. Selection among short-listed candidates will also take into account performance at interview, appropriate testing, and references.

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged to apply.