The Green Climate Fund (GCF), the world’s largest dedicated climate finance institution, has opened more than thirty internship opportunities for its 2026 cohort. These positions provide emerging professionals with the chance to gain meaningful experience in global climate action, international development, and sustainable finance. With a strong commitment to capacity building, innovation, and diversity, GCF’s internship program serves as an entry point for young professionals eager to contribute to climate solutions at scale. This six-month program offers a monthly stipend of USD 1,600 and is primarily based at GCF headquarters in Incheon, South Korea. Applications are open until 3 January 2026. The Fund encourages candidates from all backgrounds, nationalities, and fields of study to apply. Overview of the Internship Experience GCF interns contribute to real projects and participate in workstreams that shape climate finance, country programming, policy development, and operational excellence. The program offers a dynamic environment where interns gain hands-on exposure, develop technical and soft skills, and work alongside global experts advancing GCF’s mission to support developing countries in responding to the climate crisis. Participants benefit from: Practical experience working on climate projects and operational systems Training, mentorship, and professional networking opportunities Engagement with multicultural teams and a global portfolio of climate initiatives Exposure to climate policy, finance, programming, communications, and technical operations A mission-driven environment dedicated to creating a sustainable, low-carbon future GCF’s 2026 internship vacancies span a wide range of thematic and functional areas, enabling applicants from multiple academic and professional backgrounds to find a suitable match. Internship Areas and Role Categories Programme and Operations These roles support GCF’s programming, risk management, operational safeguards, and portfolio processes. Interns gain insight into how projects are designed, assessed, and monitored across climate mitigation and adaptation priorities. Key roles include: Readiness and Project Preparation Facility (PPF) Programming Risk Operational Risk, Control and Excellence Operational Safeguards Compliance and Enterprise Risk Portfolio and Knowledge Management within the Asia-Pacific region Legal and Governance Interns in legal and governance functions assist the Office of the General Counsel and various oversight mechanisms, gaining exposure to institutional policies, compliance requirements, and stakeholder engagement. Opportunities include: Legal teams supporting private sector, public sector, and institutional matters Independent Integrity Unit Independent Redress Mechanism Board Affairs Team Regional and Country Programming These internships provide insight into GCF’s work in developing regions, supporting project pipelines, partnerships, and country engagement. Available opportunities include: Latin America and the Caribbean Department Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East Department Africa Region Department Communications and outreach roles in the Asia-Pacific Department Climate Policy, Strategy, and Innovation These positions help advance GCF’s strategic frameworks, climate policy alignment, and innovation agenda. Interns may contribute to analytical work, thematic research, and knowledge generation. Roles include: Strategy, Policy and Innovation Science and Data Sustainability and Inclusion Finance, Investment, and Resource Mobilization Interns working in finance and investment functions support financial modeling, investment analysis, treasury operations, and partnerships. Opportunities include: Treasury Office of the Chief Investment Officer (Investment Operations) Strategic Investment Partnerships and Co-Investments Finance and Accounting Accreditation and Entity Relations Procurement Communications, Partnerships, and Outreach These roles focus on external engagement, communications strategy, content development, and partnership coordination. Available internships include: Corporate Communications Communications and Outreach for Asia-Pacific Partnerships and Resource Mobilization Corporate Services, People, and Technology These internships support core internal functions essential to GCF’s operations and organizational culture. Positions include: People and Culture Department Corporate Services Department Information Technology Department Software Development Team Executive and Evaluation Functions Additional internships support executive decision-making and performance evaluation, offering unique exposure to senior leadership and organizational accountability frameworks. Opportunities include: Office of the Executive Director Evaluation Team Ideal Candidate Profile GCF seeks candidates who demonstrate strong analytical ability, a commitment to climate action, and an eagerness to learn in a fast-paced, multicultural setting. Applicants typically bring academic backgrounds in fields such as environmental studies, law, economics, public policy, business, engineering, data science, communications, development studies, or related disciplines. Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and adaptability are valued across all internship streams. How to Apply Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the full list of vacancies and submit their applications before the 3 January 2026 deadline. With more than thirty positions available across technical, strategic, operational, and regional areas, this program offers a unique pathway for young professionals seeking to build impactful careers in climate action. APPLY NOW For more opportunities such as these please follow us on Facebook, Instagram , WhatsApp, Twitter, LinkedIn and Telegram Disclaimer: Global South Opportunities (GSO) is not the hiring organization. For any inquiries, please contact the official organization directly. Please do not send your applications to GSO, as we are unable to process them. Due to the high volume of emails, we receive daily, we may not be able to respond to all inquiries. Thank you for your understanding.