DFC ranked a Best Places to Work in 2022. This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Small Business and Financial Services. As a Project Finance Specialist you will be responsible for developing, underwriting, and executing transactions in collaboration with USAID, and managing relationships with executive stakeholders at USAID missions.

Duties

You will service the Asia/Middle East and North Africa (MENA) areas. Conducts in-depth analyses of loan and/or guarantee proposals to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility. Develops new business opportunities in conjunction with USAID missions and recommends DFC transaction structures and opportunities to USAID missions that highly align to their development objectives. Performs in-depth analyses of: the nature of the proposed business ventures; financial statements; country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing and business background of the sponsor. Negotiates with key interested parties on DFC loan and/or guarantee terms, including collateral security and completion support, and policy requirements. Coordinates project financial plans and co-creditor arrangements with other creditors, such as development banks, IFC, Export-Import Bank, and commercial or investment banking institutions. Consults, as required, with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects. Obtains information through field visits, correspondence with officials of the host country, private firm representatives, U.S. AID and Embassy personnel and other sources needed to analyze applications for DFC financing assistance. Prepares recommendations and required papers and correspondence. Presents loan and/or guarantee proposals to the various approval committees. Reviews and comments on contracts, obtains appropriate agency clearances and obtains investor's signature and fee. Prepares subsidy estimates for USAID missions sponsoring DFC transactions and coordinate subsidy transfer process from USAID missions to the DFC. Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must submit resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
• This position will require foreign travel to developing countries

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1) conducting in-depth analyses of financing for international global market transactions to include the viability of market and business models; 2) negotiation of terms and agreements with counter-parties; AND 3) analysis on credit risks of borrower and/or investee including financial conditions and track record of sponsors, management, and other project parties. Please note: Demonstrated experience working on financial transactions in emerging markets in Asia, the Middle East, North Africa is preferred. Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. This position is being advertised concurrently with vacancy announcement 24-OSBFS-ST-12365700-AQ using Merit Promotion (MP) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet MP requirements and can apply to that announcement. NOTE: You must apply separately to each announcement in order to be considered under both. This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address International Development Finance Corporation 1100 New York Ave. NW Washington, DC 20527 US
• Name: Amisha Quintero
• Email: [email protected]