Careers

Our values

Committed to climate action

We are committed to working together to make a difference on climate change, both through our funded activities and the sustainability of our operations.

Innovative

We strive to be leaders in the field of climate finance, take risks where we see opportunities to unlock impact, and constantly explore better ways to do things and build knowledge.

Responsive

We work in collaboration with all our stakeholders and each other, to understand what is needed, build and implement solutions, and communicate what is happening.

Respectful

We value the strength in diversity, feel empowered to present a view and speak up when something is wrong, and treat each other with fairness and equity.

Trusted

We are trusted to serve the best interests of developing countries with the diligence expected by our contributors, and strive for the highest standards of integrity, accountability and transparency.

Diversity and inclusion

The GCF encourages gender equality and inclusivity. Equality of opportunity and inclusiveness is fundamental to the vision and values of the Fund. The Fund will, in a non–discriminatory manner, take proactive measures and informed decisions to further these goals;

GCF promotes geographic diversity, gender balance and inclusivity and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds – regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, citizenship, religion and disability.

The GCF is home to more than 300 talented professionals from more than 80 different countries around the globe, all driven to advance its mission and enrich the institution through their combined expertise and professional commitment.

Living in the Republic of Korea

South Korea, or officially Republic of Korea, is an East Asian nation which offers 5,000 years of culture and history. It’s capital city Seoul, is considered to be the world's sixth leading global city with the fifth largest economy and the seventh most sustainable city in the world.

Located an hour away from Seoul is Songdo, a new Smart City built from scratch on 1,500 acres of reclaimed land along Incheon's waterfront and is home to the Headquarters of the Green Climate Fund. 

The city has many natural resources and dynamic structures, including its futuristic intra-city transportation, making it a leading international city of sustainable development. Under the Framework Act for Low Carbon Green Growth, Songdo is being developed as a sustainable city with more than 40% of its area reserved for green space, 16 miles (26 km) of bicycling lanes, numerous charging stations for electric vehicles and a waste collection system that eliminates the need for trash trucks. It is the world’s first city to have all its major buildings on par or beyond the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED environmental and clean energy requirements.

You may also follow the Youtube channel of the Korea Tourism Organization. 

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