The position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Health and Agribusiness (OHA). As a Supervisory Project Finance Specialist, you will be responsible for supervising an investment team and managing several complex projects/transactions related to financing of commercially viable investments that address development challenges in international emerging markets.

Duties

Manages staff members performing the full range of work related to project or corporate financing of investments in all geographies where DFC operates and in sectors including agribusiness, health, and management of natural resources; on-lending through microfinance, banking, and non-banking institutions and facilities in those sectors; and other opportunistic sectors. Directs staff members on technical aspects of projects or transactions ensuring project or deal analysis is sound and complete before referral to higher management. Collaborates with many parties internal and external to the Corporation to determine whether projects are feasible and should be developed for review by the Corporation approving authorities, committees, and boards. Works with clients in the development and execution of the Corporation terms and commitments, including negotiation of agreements and disbursement of funds. In concert with senior OHA management, maintains the agency's sector strategy for Agribusiness. Maintains liaison with economic and program officers at U.S. Government agencies (State, USAID, Commerce, etc.), multilateral development institutions and foreign governments for the purpose of representing DFC interests. Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

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
• Selection may require completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless met during prior Federal service
• 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

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level). Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current career or career-conditional employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that includes: 1) Conducting the full range of new corporate or project finance investment financing involving originating, negotiating, and managing all aspects of debt investments in commercial food security enterprises in developing countries; 2) Leading or mentoring junior investment analysis in underwriting of investments in developing countries; 3) Providing project management and oversight to multiple complex commercial food security investments in developing countries; AND 4) Coordinating with an international development organization on financing joint projects that provide foreign aid and/or development assistance. 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-OHA-DE-12488999-AQ using Delegated Examining (DE) procedures. If interested, refer to that announcement to determine if you meet DE 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]