Managing Director, Environmental & Social Risk Assessment (Health & Agribusiness)

About Us: U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is America’s development finance institution. DFC partners with the private sector to finance solutions to the most critical challenges facing the developing world today. We invest across sectors including energy, healthcare, critical infrastructure, and technology. DFC also provides financing for small businesses and women entrepreneurs in order to create jobs in emerging markets. DFC investments adhere to high standards and respect the environment, human rights, and worker rights.

Why DFC? As part of our team, you’ll apply your talents to projects with global reach, helping to move markets and improve lives. We are on the lookout for individuals with the brightest minds, ready to bring innovative ideas and bold approaches to support our mission. By joining DFC, you’ll contribute to advancing global development and U.S. foreign policy while working on collaborative projects that enhance private-sector investment in areas like climate action, healthcare, gender equity, and digital connectivity .

Our Culture: DFC is committed to keeping our mission at the heart of what we do. Our team comprises some of the brightest minds in government, and we pride ourselves on being a place where diverse talent can thrive. We value different perspectives and abilities and are dedicated to tackling big challenges with resourcefulness and an inclusive entrepreneurial spirit.

About the role:

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 (Health & Agribusiness) supervises a team of Environmental and Social Risk Specialists, directing DFC’s environmental and social risk assessment program for health, food & agriculture, and natural resources projects.

What you’ll do:

As the Managing Director, Environmental & Social Risk Assessment (Health & Agribusiness) (OPM Official Title: Supervisory Environmental and Social Risk Specialist) you will:

• Lead the Environmental & Social (E&S) Risk Assessment team focused on assessing health, food & agriculture, and natural resources projects for E&S risks originating primarily from the Office of Health & Agribusiness (OHA).
• Oversee and direct the approach and implementation of E&S risk management for DFC’s health, food & agriculture, and natural resources portfolio.
• Partner with the E&S Division management team in assuring policies, procedures and other ways of working support a functional E&S risk management system, regular and ongoing improvement, and consistency in implementation.
• Support and assure team members’ success and accountability for delivering against E&S Division objectives, provide and connect on needed technical guidance, support professional development objectives of team members, foster sense of team and shared success within the E&S Division and ODP.
• Represent DFC and ODP at internal and external high-level meetings on sensitive E&S matters in relation to the health, food & agriculture, and natural resources portfolio.
• Facilitate and direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders with respect to DFC’s health, food & agriculture, and natural resources portfolio.

Experience we’re looking for:

Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than the closing date of this announcement.

 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements: One year of specialized experience equivalent in the difficulty and complexity to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience in all of the following: 1) overseeing environmental and social risk management across a wide-range of health, food & agriculture, and/or natural resources investments/projects to ensure compliance with applicable standards; 2) presenting recommendations to leadership and/or briefing external stakeholders on environmental and social risk assessment analysis, policies and/or procedures; 3) collaborating across teams to develop and disseminate new/revised policies, procedures, and/or methodologies for environmental and social risk management system; and 4) supervising a team.

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.

Requirements:

• 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
• Selection may require completion of a one-year supervisory or managerial probationary period unless met during prior Federal service
• 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 may require foreign travel to developing countries

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must review the job announcement and complete the online application through USAJOBS. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

Benefits: As a DFC federal employee, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports a healthy work-life balance. Benefits include Paid Vacation & Leave Programs, Federal Employee Health Benefits, Life Insurance, Retirement and Savings Plans, Subsidies for Transit and Childcare, an On-site Fitness Center, and a host of Work-Life Balance programs designed to support your professional and personal growth.

We look forward to your application and the potential of you joining our dynamic team at DFC!

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor.