- Position Title
- Project Finance Specialist (Investment Officer - Climate Finance)
- Agency
- Development Finance Corporation (formerly Overseas Private Investment Corporation)
- Announcement Number
- 23-ODC-DE-11817721-AQ Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, January 31, 2023 to Tuesday, February 21, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Are you a federal retiree receiving an annuity?
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Political, Schedule C, Non-career SES Appointee: In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you been or are you currently an employee in the Executive Branch serving on a political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointment? If yes, and you are selected through this vacancy announcement, you may be required to obtain approval by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prior to beginning employment.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an Assistant position to a top-level Federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)). A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations. A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director, OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties.
3.
Have you accepted a buy-out/Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) within the past 5 years?
Recruitment Source
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How did you learn about this job opportunity?
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If you selected 'Other' in the precending question, please tell us where you heard about this job opportunity.
Assessment 1
Your responses to the following questions will determine whether you will be eligible for this position or not. If you respond "No" to any question in this section, you will not be eligible for consideration for this position.
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I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire will be true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I provide may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in me not being considered for this position.
2.
Are you willing to submit to an initial and periodic background investigation, including a fingerprint check and a credit check?
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be supported by your resume and supporting documents.
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Do you possess at least one year of specialized experience that is equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-13 level in the Federal service? Specialized experience is defined as experience in all of the following: Performing in-depth analyses of international project(s) and/or corporate financing of international investments in emerging markets to include the viability of the business model and the market opportunity; negotiation of terms and agreements with counter-parties; and analysis on credit risks of borrower and/or investee including financial conditions and track record of sponsors, management and other project parties.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Select only one letter for each item. Failure to support your answer to this questionnaire in your resume may result in a lowered score or loss of consideration.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Review complex and/or sensitive investment projects located in developing markets to determine project operation and local government regulation.
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Analyze political, social, and/or economic conditions in a specific country where a project is located to determine project feasibility.
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Analyze financial statements and/or financial projections to determine whether a loan can be repaid.
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Analyze pipeline projects to determine if current mandates and objectives are met.
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Monitor international events to identify impact on organizational goals and objectives.
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Compile issues for relevancy to investment finance in countries and/or industries where an organization is conducting business.
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Coordinate with other internal divisions in the review of loan proposals to determine the credit worthiness of project finance loan applications.
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Analyze project finance applications to determine if they meet financial project eligibility including corporate mandates and/or objectives.
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Manage multiple competing financing projects with internal and external stakeholders to ensure milestones/goals are achieved.
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Prepare the necessary project documents required through an organization's credit approval process.
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Convey complex information that clearly depicts the financial and/or development value of a project.
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Compile relevant information on corporation portfolios in specific countries, regions, and/or industries to prepare briefings.
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Coordinate with various technical disciplines to facilitate the review and approval of loan applications.
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Plan schedules, negotiate, and/or set expectations with clients and/or prospective clients with varied geographic and cultural backgrounds.
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Develop working relationships with internationally focused business organizations for the purposes of sourcing new international project financing opportunities.
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Assess business plans, market studies, and/or written project documents to determine fit with financial eligibility and underwriting criteria. and underwriting criteria.
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Conduct sensitivity analysis on financial models to determine applicant ability to meet financial projections and debt obligations.
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Lead transaction underwriting, including analyzing bankability of projects, management, risk performance metrics and/or credit worthiness indicators to determine product structure, pricing, impact and monitoring plans.