This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Catalytic Investments. As a Project Finance Specialist you will carry out the full range of new project financings and will undertake all tasks required to process transactions from initial screening through due diligence, negotiating and structuring, approval, documentation, closing and funding..

Duties

- Underwrites transactions to support underserved markets and sub-sectors that would benefit from the use of catalytic capital by conducting an in-depth analysis of a proposed business venture to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility along with long-term developmental impact. This includes the preparation of papers and correspondence along with presentations at various approval committees. - Supports DFC sector strategies to catalyze and increase private investment into underserved geographies/markets and nascent sectors via innovative structures and products to pilot and scale across DFC, other DFIs and more broadely in the market. - Utilize partnerships to build pipeline, blend finance and de-risk transactions to strengthen DFC's expertise in deploying catalytic capital. - Negotiate with key interested parties on DFC loan terms, including collateral security and completion support, and policy requirements. Coordinate project financial plans/projections and co-creditor arrangements with other investors. Support the project from completion of documentation to disbursement and transfer to monitoring. - Consult, as required, with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects. Obtain 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. 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

You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that includes: performing in-depth analyses of international project and corporate financing of international investments in emerging markets to include the viability of the business model; the market opportunity; the financial conditions and track record of sponsors, management and other project parties; country-related legal, macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; and other related factors; supporting the management of a financing program focused on early stage, social impact companies in emerging markets as well as impact-oriented financing vehicles and investment funds; and structuring catalytic investments that support underserved geographies/markets and nascent sectors based on strategic priorities. 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 25-OCI-ST-12587193-MB 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: Megan Beck
• Email: [email protected]