The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is looking for an Independent Evaluation Unit Intern in Incheon, South Korea. The internship is a six-month, full-time programme with the possibility of renewal, remuneration is US$1,600/month, and applications close on 21 October 2026 (KST). At Youth Works Hub, we reviewed the full job description and gathered every duty, qualification and condition in one place.
Key Facts About the Internship
📌 Position: Independent Evaluation Unit Intern (Evaluation Intern, Uptake and Engagement team)
🏛️ Organisation: Green Climate Fund (GCF)
🧭 Department: Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU)
📍 Location: Songdo Business District, Incheon, 22004, South Korea
💵 Remuneration: US$1,600/month
⏱️ Duration: Six months, with the possibility of renewal
🕘 Job Schedule: Full time
🏷️ Job Posting Category and Grade: Internships, Intern
🆔 Job Identification: 3353
📅 Apply Before: 21 October 2026, 05:59 PM
About the Green Climate Fund
The Green Climate Fund (GCF) is a multilateral fund created to make significant and ambitious contributions to the global efforts to combat climate change. It contributes to achieving the objectives of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Paris Agreement.
GCF's Mission: Low-Emission and Climate-Resilient Development
In the context of sustainable development, the GCF aims to promote a paradigm shift towards low-emission and climate-resilient development pathways. It does this by:
🌍 Providing support to developing countries to limit or reduce their greenhouse gas emissions
🌦️ Helping them adapt to climate change, while accounting for their needs
🤲 Supporting those that are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change
How the GCF Is Governed
⚖️ The GCF is governed by a Board composed of an equal number of members from developed and developing countries
🗂️ It is operated by an independent Secretariat headed by an Executive Director
What Is the Independent Evaluation Unit?
The Independent Evaluation Unit (IEU) of the GCF:
🧠 Informs the decision-making by the Board
🔍 Conducts periodic independent evaluations of GCF performance
📑 Provides evaluation reports to the Conference of Parties to the UNFCCC
The IEU has dual learning and accountability functions within the GCF.
The Role: Evaluation Intern in the Uptake and Engagement Team
The Evaluation Intern will support the IEU in the delivery of its objectives, including in the development and undertaking of evaluations. The intern will have an opportunity to work with the different workstreams and sub-teams of the Unit to acquire a well-rounded understanding of the Unit and its function. However, the primary workload of the intern will centre around the IEU's Uptake and Engagement function and team.
You will work under the overall guidance of the Head of the IEU and the designated primary supervisor(s) within the IEU.
Learning, Uptake and Communications Support
📚 Providing support to the learning, uptake, communications and engagements-related work of the IEU, as per the Unit's 2026 and rolling work plans
📣 Assisting the IEU's uptake and internal, external relations functions to effectively communicate the IEU's objectives and evaluative lessons to GCF stakeholders, including providing support for the IEU's engagements and events
Content, Design and Website Work
✍️ Providing support to the Uptake and Engagement team for content development, drafting, design and layout of evaluation products
🖥️ Supporting website maintenance
Meetings, Webinars and Learning Events
🗓️ Providing support for the relevant team- and workstream meetings
🎙️ Supporting dissemination and uptake events, such as IEU evaluation webinars, learning talks and workshops
Evaluation Research and Synthesis
🔬 Supporting the analysis, research and administration related to independent evaluations undertaken by the IEU
🧩 This includes support for the synthesis of qualitative reports and evaluative evidence
Additional Tasks
🛠️ Supporting any additional analytical, operational and administrative tasks, as assigned by the Head of the IEU or the designated primary supervisor
🔄 Performing other related duties as required
Essential Qualifications
🎓 Currently enrolled in a PhD/Masters programme or recently graduated
🗣️ Excellent written and spoken English, and writing, branding or multimedia skills
💻 Excellent computer skills and proficiency in standard Microsoft Office software programmes and applications
🤝 Excellent interactive and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in a multicultural environment with colleagues from different functions and diverse cultures
💪 A can-do mindset and proven ability to work well within a team environment
🔐 Mature judgment and commitment to confidentiality
📝 Excellent writing and communication skills and capacity to record accurate minutes
📈 Good analytical skills and the ability to analyze documents and projects quickly and accurately
Desired Qualifications
🏢 Experience in a multilateral setting and/or in communication, journalism or marketing
🎨 Proficiency in expert knowledge of industry-standard design and editorial software and tools, including proficiency in all Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, AI tool, Zotero and other similar programmes
🚀 An ability to be self-guided
📖 Familiarity with and experience of using qualitative methods and analysis, and solid understanding of synthesis and systematic reviews
🌱 Demonstrable experience in studying and/or applying dimensions of climate/environmental evaluation, research or policy
🌐 Knowledge of another United Nations language is an advantage
Who Is Encouraged to Apply?
Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged. The duty station is South Korea, and the GCF still aims to attract candidates from diverse backgrounds and nationalities.
Duration, Pay and Timing
The internship is a six-month program with the possibility of renewal, and the remuneration is US$1,600/month. The closing date for application is Wednesday, 21 October KST. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the GCF Independent Evaluation Unit Intern do?
The intern mainly supports the IEU's Uptake and Engagement team: learning, uptake and communications work, content development, design and layout of evaluation products, website maintenance, and webinars, learning talks and workshops. The role also supports the analysis, research and administration of independent evaluations, including the synthesis of qualitative reports and evaluative evidence.
Is the Green Climate Fund internship paid?
Yes. The remuneration is US$1,600/month.
Where is the internship based?
The duty station is South Korea, at the Songdo Business District in Incheon.
How long does the internship last?
It is a six-month, full-time program with the possibility of renewal.
Who can apply?
Candidates must be currently enrolled in a PhD/Masters programme or recently graduated, with excellent written and spoken English and writing, branding or multimedia skills. Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged.
Which skills give an advantage?
Experience in a multilateral setting or in communication, journalism or marketing, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, MS Office, AI tool and Zotero, qualitative methods and synthesis skills, climate or environmental evaluation experience, and knowledge of another United Nations language.
What happens if I apply after the deadline?
The closing date is Wednesday, 21 October KST, and applications submitted after the deadline may not be considered.
Deadline
⏳ 21 October 2026 (KST)
Link
🔗 Job description and application (Apply Now): https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/en/sites/CX_1001/job/3353
