Office of Governance Affairsโ€‹ - Board Affairs Intern

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  • Added Date: Tuesday, 12 December 2023
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Duration: 6 months

Starting date: 08 July 2024

Location: Songdo, Incheon City, Republic of Korea

Remuneration: US$ 1,300/month

Introduction
The mission of the Green Climate Fund is to assist developing countries to respond to climate change while bringing prosperity to their people.

Established in 2010, the GCF invests in transformational climate projects in the developing world. The Fund makes an ambitious contribution to global climate action and channels significant financial resources into developing countries to help build low-emission and climate-resilient societies. It is country-driven and undertakes actions that reflect the circumstances of each country concerned and its national aspirations. The GCF is a key enabler of the 2015 Paris Agreement on Climate Change.

Since its establishment, the GCF has approved 216 projects in 129 countries and has committed USD 12.0 billion in climate finance. In addition, it has built up an extensive program to support developing countries to identify their needs, in particular, those who are most vulnerable to climate change impacts.

The GCFโ€™s diverse workforce is advancing its mission from its headquarters in South Korea. Our talented staff makes unique contributions to the Fund, enriching the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.

Internship Assignment

The Intern will provide operational and administrative support to the โ€‹Office of Governance Affairsโ€‹. S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by providing assistance in the โ€‹Board and governance affairs, including the preparation of Board meetings, Board documentation and multilateral governance.โ€‹

Under the overall guidance of the designated primary and alternate supervisors within the โ€‹Office of Governance Affairsโ€‹, the Intern is expected to support:

  1. Board affairs management by:

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