Environmental and Social Impact Analyst

Position description

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy (ODP). The Environmental & Social Impact Analyst appraises and monitors the environmental, health, safety, social, & labor aspects of potential and previously-approved DFC-supported investments in Financial Intermediaries (FI) to identify risks and opportunities to add value to investment project structures and to ensure environmental & social compliance with applicable standards.

Major Duties: 

• Identifies, collects, and provides in-depth analysis of relevant information concerning the potential impacts of bank and investment fund investments on the environment and affected communities and workers near these investments
• Evaluates bank and investment fund Environmental and Social Management Systems, including policies, organizational capacity and competency, environmental and social procedures, and monitoring and review procedures, to ensure management systems are commensurate with the overall environmental and social risks of the portfolio of loans and investments
• Provides assistance to banks and investment funds in the management of environmental and social risks of their lending/investment activities, including transaction screening, appraisal and monitoring
• Monitors the environmental and social performance of Financial Intermediaries and their loans/investments through analysis of third-party monitoring reports and site visits
• Prepares reports outlining findings

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
• 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 assess the environmental and/or social impact of an organization’s projects or investments;

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.

Application instructions

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