Social Media Consultant (Incheon, South Korea (ICN), KR)

Background

GCF is the world’s climate fund for developing countries, mobilising and delivering capital at scale, strengthening institutions and supporting transformative change, and bringing together our extensive partnership networks to deliver impact.

GCF is mandated as the primary operating entity of the financial mechanism of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and serves the 2015 Paris Agreement. To fulfil its role in supporting global climate ambition, GCF is focused on delivering high-impact climate finance at scale, underpinned by a country-owned approach focused on system-wide change. The Fund has over USD 20 billion committed across 134 developing countries through a wide range of adaptation and mitigation projects.

Social media is a core medium for communicating GCF’s impact, accountability, partnerships, and leadership to a diverse global audience. To support the Department of Communications (DCOM) 's social media work, particularly for the Fund’s upcoming replenishment year, DCOM seeks to engage a Social Media Consultant to assist with content creation, platform management, campaign execution, and data-driven performance reporting across priority channels.

The consultant will be based at the headquarters in Songdo, Republic of Korea, and the contract period will be for one year. 

Scope of work

Under the supervision of the Digital Communications Specialist, and in close coordination with the DCOM Multimedia Team, the consultant will be responsible for the following:

1. Content development, design, and editorial support

• Draft, edit, and refine high-quality social media copy for GCF’s official channels (LinkedIn, X, Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and Bluesky), ensuring alignment with GCF’s institutional voice, brand guidelines, and strategic priorities.
• Design simple, high-quality social media visuals and layouts (e.g. quote cards, infographics, carousels, charts, thumbnails, and visual explainers) using approved templates or brand frameworks.
• Translate complex climate finance, policy, and project information into clear, engaging, and visually coherent social media content.
• Adapt long-form content (press releases, reports, Board decisions, speeches, project stories, etc.) into integrated copy-and-visual social media packages.

2. Platform and campaign support

• Support the planning and execution of social media campaigns, ensuring copy and visual assets are platform-appropriate and optimised for performance.
• Develop visually consistent content for institutional moments such as Board meetings, COPs, replenishment-related milestones, thematic days, and partnership announcements.
• Collaborate with multimedia colleagues on ideating social media content and by supplying aligned copy, captions, and basic visual assets where required.
• Support live or near-real-time social media coverage during priority events, when requested.

3. Monitoring and analytics

• Support ongoing monitoring of social media performance using native analytics and established social media management tools.
• Provide inputs to periodic performance summaries, highlighting engagement trends and content formats that perform well.
• Flag emerging themes, reputational considerations, or social media opportunities or threats that could impact GCF’s digital presence.

Required experience and qualifications

• University degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Journalism, International Relations, Environmental Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years (Master’s degree) or 5 years (Bachelor’s degree) of professional experience in social media, digital communications, or content production roles. 
• Experience working with international organizations, development finance institutions, or climate- or sustainability-focused entities is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience producing both written and visual social media content, including designing simple yet effective graphics and layouts alongside strong editorial copy. Please provide a link to a digital portfolio, if available. 
• Excellent writing and editing skills in English, with a strong command of clarity, tone, and narrative structure across platforms.
• Practical experience using design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop), Figma, Canva, or equivalent, for social media asset creation.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content formats, accessibility considerations, and performance metrics.
• Ability to work efficiently with templates and brand guidelines to produce consistent, high-quality visual outputs.

Competencies

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple assignments under tight deadlines.
• Sound editorial judgment and sensitivity to operating in a multilateral and politically nuanced environment.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with diverse internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of climate change, climate finance, or sustainable development concepts is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of additional UN languages is an advantage.

Applications from women and nationals of developing countries are strongly encouraged. Candidates of all nationalities are welcome to apply; Closing date for applications is 3 June 2026, 23:59 (KST). Applications received after the closing date may not be considered.