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This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy (ODP), Development Impact Division. The Senior Development Impact Specialist (Financial Intermediaries) assesses the expected development impacts of prospective DFC projects, with an exclusive focus on projects in the financial services sector supporting access to finance and financial inclusion.
Major Duties:
Assesses expected development impact of DFC projects, with a specific focus on projects in the financial services sector supporting access to finance and financial inclusion, including but not limited to microfinance, small and medium enterprise (SME) finance, women entrepreneurship and empowerment, and climate finance through various types of financial service providers (e.g., microfinance institutions, banks, non-bank financial institutions, digital financial service providers, and investment funds).
Conducts development impact clearances as part of the investment due diligence process based on DFC s impact framework, the Impact Quotient (IQ) and defines the monitoring plan for the investment to track actual impact of investments.
Works closely with investment teams to provide high-quality, timely development impact assessment, sharing concerns, opportunities to maximize impact, and lessons learned.
Works with Monitoring & Analytics group to monitor and manage the impact performance of DFC projects, with an exclusive focus on projects in the financial services sector supporting access to finance and financial inclusion.
Represents DFC and builds DFC s brand within the impact management sector and contributes to the development of DFC s thought leadership materials.
Please Note:
This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.
Conditions of Employment:
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 requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to 1) Assess the development impact of investments and/or projects that utilize financial service providers (including, but not limited to, microfinance institutions, banks, non-bank financial institutions, digital financial service providers, and/or investment funds) to support financial inclusion; AND 2) Communicate key insights to decision-makers to maximize project and/or portfolio/program impact.
Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.
Please Note:
Applicants may be asked to produce a writing sample during the interview stage.
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 announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.
Additional Information:
If you are a veteran with preference eligibility and are claiming 5-points veterans preference , you must submit a copy of your DD-214 or other proof of eligibility showing type of discharge/character of service.
If you are claiming 10-point veterans preference , you must submit documentation from the Departments of Veterans Affairs (VA) showing type of discharge/character of service and your disability percentage. You may also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans Preference plus the documents listed in this form to support the claim for veteran preference. For more information on veterans preference visit:
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Males born after 12-31-59
must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see
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Telework Suitability:
The duties of this position are suitable for telework. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.
Stipulations of Employment:
Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary period.
Work Schedule : This position allows for a flexible work schedule.
Miscellaneous:
DFC uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit
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Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
How to applyApplications for this position are only being accepted through USAJOBS and must be received by 11:59 pm (ET) on January 16th to be considered. Use the following link to apply:
Deadline: 16-Jan-24
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