🇰🇷 Internship in South Korea 💶 Development Finance and Carbon Markets at the Global Green Growth Institute 🌱 ($500/month stipend)

If you are interested in development finance, carbon markets, and sustainable growth, this internship at the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) in Seoul is a great opportunity. Within the Department of Development Finance, you will support the budget unit, contribute to carbon assessment work for the Global Voluntary Carbon Market, and gain hands-on experience in an international, multicultural environment.

About the Organisation

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organisation dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies.

The GGGI internship program provides a unique learning opportunity for students and recent graduates from diverse academic backgrounds. It allows selected candidates to gain insight into the Institute's work and receive assistance and training in various professional fields. GGGI particularly encourages qualified women and men, especially nationals of developing countries, with diverse professional, academic, and cultural backgrounds, to apply.

The Opportunity

GGGI is looking for a talented individual to work in the Department of Development Finance (DDF), Financial Strategic and Cooperation Unit (FSCU), providing operational support to the budget unit, specifically in relation to its day-to-day activities. The assignment will include, but is not limited to:

🌍 Support carbon assessment for the pipeline targeting Global Voluntary Carbon Market (GVCM) transactions

📊 Assist in preparing briefing materials and presentations, organising meetings and events, maintaining databases, and supporting knowledge management and communications activities for the GVCM

🤝 Support administrative and engagement activities with the Community of Practice – Direct Access Entity (CP-DAE) Committee

📝 Support the development of the CP-DAE Readiness proposal

Eligibility

🎓 Be enrolled in a Bachelor's (final year), Master's, or PhD program prior to the internship assignment, or be a recent graduate within the last 12 months

📚 Be engaged, or recently engaged, in academic study in a field directly related to the Institute's work

🗣️ Possess an excellent command of English

Qualifications

🎓 Currently enrolled in, or recently completed, a degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, International Development, Public Policy, or a related field

🔍 Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to support coordination, documentation, and operational activities in a multicultural environment

💻 Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and a demonstrated ability to draft and review professional documents in English

🎨 Knowledge of presentation and document design tools would be an asset

Terms and Conditions

💶 Stipend: GGGI interns receive a monthly stipend of USD $500 (unless funded by a sponsoring institution). All costs related to travel, insurance, accommodation, and living expenses must be borne by the intern or their sponsoring institution.

🛂 Visa: GGGI will provide a supporting letter for the visa; interns are responsible for obtaining and financing the necessary visas

✈️ Travel: interns arrange and finance their own travel to the internship location

🩺 Medical insurance: interns must present proof of valid medical insurance upon returning the signed contract

🎓 Academic credit: interns may obtain academic credit from their institution, subject to their university's policy

📜 A certificate is provided upon successful completion, on request

The Details

📍 Location: Seoul, Republic of Korea (Headquarters)

⏳ Duration: at least 3 months and up to 6 months; interns must begin either prior to or within 12 months of graduation

How to Apply

Apply through the GGGI careers portal, quoting job reference INT_FSTR002. GGGI evaluates applications based on eligibility, the relevance of academic study and work experience, and the level of interest and motivation to contribute to development work. Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.