Senior Environmental & Social Risk Specialist, Client Protection

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Office of Development Policy (ODP), Environmental & Social (E&S) Risk Assessment Division. As the Senior Environmental & Social Risk Specialist, Client Protection you will be responsible for developing and implementing client protection strategies for DFC’s financial intermediary clients to ensure clients adhere to the highest standards of client protection and responsible finance.

Major Duties:

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to promote the integration of client protection principles into investment decisions and project monitoring.
• Conduct thorough assessments of client protection risks associated with DFC’s financial investments and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Represent the DFC at national and international forums, conferences, and working groups related to client protection and responsible finance.
• Design and deliver training programs for clients and internal staff on client protection principles and compliance requirements.
• Design an integration plan from project origination through policy review and financial close to post-monitoring that examines, assesses, and recommends mitigation for client protection risk.
• Conduct regular client protection compliance audits and prepare reports on findings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Provide technical assistance and capacity building to financial service provider clients to enhance their client protection practices, including product design, transparency, fair treatment, and mechanisms for complaint resolution.

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 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 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-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates your ability to 1) advise and/or train financial services stakeholders on client protection safeguards or standards, such as Cerise+SPTF; 2) develop and implement client protection policies and/or procedures; and 3) analyze data and generate technical reports for stakeholders on investment/project compliance with client protection principles.

Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.

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.

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/.

Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.

Applications for this position are only accepted through USAJOBS and must be received by 11:59 pm (ET) on July 22.