Managing Director, Environmental & Social Risk Assessment

Development Finance Corporation • Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy (ODP). The Managing Director, Environmental & Social Risk Assessment serves as a first-line supervisor and directs DFC’s environmental and social risk assessment program in collaboration with the E&S Division management team. The role leads a team reviewing projects seeking DFC support for environmental and social risks, and oversees the approach and implementation of environmental and social risk management. The position also represents DFC and ODP in high-level internal and external meetings on sensitive environmental and social matters and directs stakeholder engagement on those matters.

This is not a bargaining-unit position. The position allows a flexible work schedule, and duties are suitable for telework; episodic or emergency telework may be allowed with supervisor approval and if eligibility criteria are met. Foreign travel to developing countries is required. The selectee must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance and, within 30 days of starting, file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). Selection may require completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period. Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must submit a resume and supporting documents.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must be able to travel internationally to developing countries.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements: 52 weeks at the next lower grade level, subject to the stated exceptions.
• Must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, including overseeing environmental and social risk management across a wide range of projects to ensure compliance with applicable standards; presenting recommendations to leadership and/or briefing external stakeholders on environmental and social risk assessment analysis, policies, or procedures; collaborating across teams to develop and disseminate new or revised environmental and social risk management policies, procedures, or methodologies; and supervising a team.
• Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the announcement closing date.
• Education does not substitute for the required experience at this grade level; the job has no education qualification requirement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned Environmental & Social (E&S) Risk Assessment team in reviewing projects seeking DFC support for environmental and social risks.
• Oversee and direct the approach and implementation of E&S risk management in coordination with the E&S Division management team.
• Partner with E&S Division management to ensure policies, procedures, and working practices support a functional E&S risk management system, ongoing improvement, and consistent implementation.
• Support team members’ success and accountability for E&S Division objectives, provide or connect them with technical guidance, support their professional development, and foster teamwork and shared success within the E&S Division and ODP.
• Represent DFC and ODP at high-level internal and external meetings on sensitive environmental and social matters.
• Facilitate and direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders regarding environmental and social matters.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, with benefits available to employees and their families; eligibility depends on position type.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed