Impact Management Specialist

Position description

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy (ODP), Development Impact Division. As an Impact Management Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, collecting, and analyzing qualitative and quantitative data to assess and document the development impact of projects seeking DFC support and projects in DFC’s portfolio.

Major Duties:

• Analyzes expected development impacts of proposed DFC projects prior to commitment and provides recommendations on how to maximize development impact, including attending screening meetings and engaging with investment and client teams during due diligence.
• Develops the impact score for projects by identifying appropriate metrics to capture the potential positive social and environmental impact of each project, following DFC’s Impact Quotient (IQ) methodology and guidelines, informed by research and client-level information.
• Drafts quality written documents, as well oral talking points and presentations, outlining finding and recommendations regarding impact.
• Provides insights into the ongoing monitoring of projects, including reviewing DFC’s impact reporting requirements and conducting site visits with the objective of helping to identify whether projects are on/off track in accomplishing key impact outcomes, and provides recommendations for adjustments where needed.
• Provides development impact analytical support to intra- and inter-departmental meetings.

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 promotion to the GS-13 on this career ladder, 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-11 level, if you fulfill one of the following qualification requirements:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to conduct impact, macro-economic, or Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) analysis or research to inform international development, impact investments, and/or international finance projects.

OR

B. A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree; or possession of a LL.M. degree, if related. Graduate level education must demonstrate the competencies necessary to do the work of the position;

OR

C. A combination of education and experience as listed above.

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: https://www.usajobs.gov/Veterans.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/verify/).

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/.

If selection is made below the full performance level, promotion up to the full performance level may be made without further competition. However, promotion(s) will depend on the performance of the incumbent and are not guaranteed.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.

Application instructions

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