Job details
Salary $103,690 - $134,798 a year job type full-time
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Duties
Summary
This position is part of the u.sInternational development finance corporation, office of development creditAs an associate director, you will structure complex international project and corporate financings in sub-saharan africa in support of the prosper africa initiative and across all sectors with a particular focus on infrastructure, social infrastructure (health, housing, education), financial services, and agriculture.
Responsibilities
Under guidance from the managing director, supports the analytical and procedural requirements of project and corporate finance in accordance with established credit policies and procedures, including analyses of new loan proposals to determine their financial, technical, economic, legal, marketing and political feasibility, and securing all internal project approvals as required.
Assists the managing director and/or the director in evaluating, committing, and closing project and corporate finance transactions in sub-saharan africa across all sectorsThis will include:
Conducting pre-screening of deals and preparing screening memos;
Conducting due diligence, structuring the transaction, and negotiating term sheets;
Preparing loan papers for presentation to approval committees using strong writing capability;
Assessing the social, environmental and economic impact of projects;
Negotiating and concluding loan agreements and all other documentation; and
Performing initial loan disbursements and transferring deals to dfc`s portfolio management division.
Performs analyses of the nature of the proposed business venture, the financial statements of the business and/or the proposed sponsors; general project risks including risks related to project contractual obligations; and the eligibility, financial standing and business background of the sponsor and key counterparties, and other related factors.
Works with and modifies sponsor-provided financial projections to assess logical model construction and adequacy of business case assumptions for the proposed dfc financingAs necessary, as part of the due diligence process, creates financial models and conducts sensitivity analysis to test project assumptions and key economic drivers.
Works with senior project finance specialists, credit policy and investment policy officers in support of negotiations with key interested parties on dfc financing terms, including collateral security and completion support, as well as policy requirementsCoordinates closely with dfc`s africa team.
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
13
Job family (series)
1101 general business and industry
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen or national
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for selective service
Must submit resume and supporting documents (see Apply Now)
Suitability for federal employment, as determined by a background investigation
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements no later than 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.
You may qualify at the gs-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:
One year of specialized experience equivalent to the gs-12 grade level in the federal service that includes analyzing business plans and financing proposals to determine their operational and financial feasibility; and analyzing credit risks of, and underwriting financing to, projects and/or companies operating in african markets and/or in india.
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 employmentYou will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Career transition assistance programs: these programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a federal service position within the competitive service or federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer neededTo receive selection priority for this position, you must:
1) meet ctap or ictap eligibility criteria;
2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and
3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ctap or ictap eligibility.
For more information: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp).
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 eligibilityIf you are claiming 10-point veterans` preference, you must also submit an sf-15, `application for 10-point veterans` preference` plus the proof required by that formFor 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/regver/wfregistration.aspx).
Telework suitability: the duties of this position are suitable for teleworkThe 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 employeesTo learn more about e-verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify.
This vacancy announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days.
Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized for this position.
This is a term appointment with an initial not-to-exceed date of 2 years and may be extended up to a total of 4 years.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your résumé and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcementIf you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experienceIf, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this positionPlease follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
All qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality categoryThe category assignment is a measure of the degree in which your background matches the competencies required for this positionYour qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
Analytical thinking
Oral communication
Planning and evaluating
Business and industry
Financial risk management
Written communication
The category rating process does not add veterans` preference points or apply the `rule of three` but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality categoryVeterans` preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent will be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the gs-09 level or higher).
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test required
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-sensitive (ncs)/moderate risk
Trust determination process
National security
Required documents
Required documents
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete application package which includes:
1Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2Other supporting documents:
Cover letter, optional
Veterans` preference documentation, if applicable (e.g., dd-214 member copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service, sf-15 form and related documentation, va letter, etc.)
Career transition assistance program/interagency career transition assistance program documentation, if applicable (e.g., certification of expected separation, reduction-in-force separation notice, or notice of proposed removal; sf-50 that documents the rif separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.)
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittentContact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Help
This job is open to
Career transition (ctap, ictap, rpl)
Federal employees who meet the definition of a `surplus` or `displaced` employee.
The public
U.sCitizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the u.s.
Clarification from the agency
Open to the public
