Green Climate Fund (GCF) Entry Programmes
Paid internship programme for students and recent graduates to gain experience at the Green Climate Fund. GCF also lists 1 other entry routes on this page.
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026
Entry programmes
Internship Programme
Paid internship programme for students and recent graduates to gain experience at the Green Climate Fund. Internships initially run for six months at GCF headquarters in Songdo, with a possible six-month extension after performance review. Source
- Track: Traineeship
- Eligibility: The programme welcomes applicants of all nationalities and especially encourages qualified candidates from developing countries.
- Minimum degree: Master's
- Typical window: December to early January
- GCF states that cohort recruitment typically starts in December, selection runs from February to May, and interns usually start in July.
Japan Junior Professional Officer Programme
Japan-sponsored JPO route for early-career professionals to gain climate finance experience at GCF. The programme was established through a memorandum of cooperation between GCF and the Government of Japan. Source
- Track: Junior Professional Officer (JPO)
- Eligibility: The official memorandum establishes a Japan-sponsored JPO route for early-career professionals from Japan.
- Cycle: Ad hoc
- GCF describes the JPO route as a Japan cooperation programme; individual openings depend on sponsor arrangements.
- 1 JPO sponsor countries listed officially
How to read timing
Dates here describe typical or recent patterns from official sources, not live application deadlines. Confirm the current call on the programme or careers page before you apply.
Where to look next
Browse related open roles below, then read eligibility and deadlines on the official GCF careers site. For staff pay by grade, see the GCF salary guide.
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