Software Development Intern

Introduction

• The Green Climate Fund is the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund and invests in impactful, innovative, catalytic programs and projects in developing countries across the globe. The GCF has a portfolio of 286 projects across 133 countries, with a total commitment of USD 15.9 billion to date.
• In 2023, an additional USD 12.8 billion was pledged, to support our new strategic and programming cycle from 2024-2027; our ambition is to grow to become at least a USD 50 billion fund by 2030. Rooted in the core objectives of impact and efficiency, access and a focus on the most vulnerable, and mobilizing a much higher scale of public and private sector financial flows for climate action we have an unparalleled scale of resources, which, together with our risk appetite and flexibility allows us to bring together different partners and stakeholders in innovative partnerships for profound impact.
• GCF is seeking a top-tier individual with a demonstrable track record of harnessing experience, energy and networks to tackle complex global climate change challenges. You will be committed to making a positive, measurable difference through a mission-driven role, and thrive in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
• You will be able to quickly scan and analyze complex, competing issues and lead significant sized teams to find solutions in evolving contexts, across multiple geographic locations.
• You will be a nurturer of people: recognizing and growing the talent around you, exemplifying values of transparency, respect and innovation.
• You will be committed to learning, knowledge-sharing, convening and communicating with partners to work together to ideate, develop and implement climate action initiatives that make a profound difference to people and planet.
• You will join a team of talented, committed individuals representing almost 80 nationalities contributing skills and experience from academic, scientific, private, government and nonprofit backgrounds.  Together, we work with governments, communities and civil society, technical agencies, and the private sector across the world.

About the Green Climate Fund (GCF)

• Set up in 2010 by the 194 countries who are Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), GCF takes its responsibility as the world’s largest dedicated multilateral climate fund to heart.  GCF funds transformative climate projects across the developing world, supporting countries in their responses and actions to tackle climate change while fostering sustainable development within their communities.
• Our country-driven approach ensures that our actions are tailored to the unique circumstances and national aspirations of each nation we support. Besides channeling public and private sector investment through a broad range of financing instruments, GCF builds the capacity of developing countries to take climate action through an extensive Readiness Programme ensuring countries are increasingly well-equipped and financed to manage their climate futures.
• Headquartered in the Republic of Korea, GCF operates with a diverse and talented workforce of over 300 people.

Internship Assignment 

• The Intern will provide operational support to the Department of IT (DIT) – Software Development Team within the Office of the Chief Operating Officer (OCOO). S/he will have the opportunity to learn and expand her/his experiences by assisting in the development of internal platforms of the Fund. The intern will also be exposed to different areas of development work pertaining to frontend and backend, such as, API management, UI/UX development, CI/CD pipelines, as well as AI-related development.

Under the overall guidance of the designated primary and alternate supervisors within the DIT Software Development Team, the Intern is expected to:

• Support development of the internal web applications managed by the team.
• Assist in research of software libraries, frameworks, and solutions to ongoing projects.
• Work closely with the team on improving the user experience of web applications.
• Write documentation and perform testing of new and existing applications and features.
• Supporting the Development Team in other administrative work as required.

Requirements and qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Master’s or PhD program in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields;
• Strong interest and understanding of web development and AI/ML technologies;
• Ability and willingness to learn and utilise modern software development tools and Cloud platform environments;
• Proficiency in at least one programming language;
• Excellent writing and presentation skills;
• Fluency in English is essential; knowledge of other United Nations languages is an advantage.

Source: https://jobs.greenclimate.fund/job/Incheon,-South-Korea-(ICN)-Software-Development-Intern/1150365001/