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, directing 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 Managing Director works with E&S Division management to ensure that policies, procedures, and ways of working support an effective risk management system, ongoing improvement, and consistent implementation. The position also supports team members’ performance, accountability, technical guidance, and professional development; represents DFC and ODP in high-level internal and external meetings on sensitive E&S matters; and directs stakeholder engagement on those matters.

This is not a bargaining unit position. The position requires foreign travel to developing countries and the ability to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance. The duties are suitable for telework; episodic or emergency telework may be permitted with supervisor approval and subject to eligibility. A flexible work schedule is available.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service or exempt.
• Must submit a resume and supporting documents.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to complete a probationary period, including a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless already met during prior Federal service.
• Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) within 30 days of the start date.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
• Must be able to travel to developing countries.
• For GS-15 qualification, one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 in the Federal service, including experience 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.
• Education cannot substitute for the specialized experience requirement at this grade level.
• Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.

Nice To Haves

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Volunteer experience, including qualifying National Service and other organizational experience, may count toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assigned Environmental & Social Risk Assessment team reviewing projects seeking DFC support for environmental and social risks.
• Oversee and direct the approach and implementation of environmental and social risk management in coordination with the E&S Division management team.
• Partner with E&S Division management to ensure policies, procedures, and ways of working support a functional risk management system, continuous improvement, and consistent implementation.
• Support team members’ success and accountability for delivering E&S Division objectives; provide and connect them with technical guidance; support professional development; and foster team cohesion 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 on environmental and social matters.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Episodic or emergency telework may be allowed with supervisor approval and if eligibility criteria are met.

What This Job Offers

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