PROJECT FINANCE SPECIALIST

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Development Finance Corporation Guatemala City, Guatemala Guatemala City, Guatemala

Company

Other Agencies and Independent Organizations - Development Finance Corporation

Location

Guatemala City, Guatemala Guatemala City, Guatemala

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Summary

This position is part of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). As a PROJECT FINANCE SPECIALIST you will be responsible for supporting public and private sector entities that promote and make investments. The incumbent will undertake business development and early execution support and direction for investors to DFC programs.

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Requirements

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/trial 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. Continued employment will be subject to submission of all documentation necessary to obtain the security clearance (including documentation for any accompanying dependents).
  • This position will require domestic and foreign travel.
  • This position may be eligible for special pay allowances (e.g., post allowance (COLA), post hardship differential, housing, dependent education, etc.).
  • The selectee is required to attend pre-deployment training and complete such training to the satisfaction of the DFC.
  • The selectee and any accompanying dependents will need to obtain a Department of State medical clearance before being cleared to report to the overseas duty station.
  • This is a Term appointment. Selectee(s) will sign a statement acknowledging the term appointment.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirements. Applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as experience which is directly related to the line of work of the position and has equipped the applicant with the knowledge and competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience:
1) managing the business development of international investments or financial transactions.
2) managing multiple international project finance investments.
3) performing the full range of work related to project financing to include underwriting, due diligence, approval process, and negotiation of loan documentation.
4) coordinating with international development finance institutions, financial institutions, or international development organizations on financing international projects in emerging markets.

Note: Education is not substitutional at this grade level.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position has a Selective Placement Factor, which is a skill, knowledge, ability, or other characteristic essential for the job's satisfactory performance. The Selective Placement Factor represents the minimum requirements for this position and is a prerequisite for appointment.

Selective Placement Factor: You must have general professional proficiency (level 3+) in the Spanish language. Applicants who do not meet the Selective Placement Factor are ineligible for further consideration.

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.

This announcement may be used to fill similar positions, if additional vacancies occur.

Overseas Assignments: Overseas assignment to this location requires a three (3) year commitment. The assignment may be extended based on the needs of the DFC.

  • This position is subject to NSDD-38 approval. If the position does not receive NSDD-38 approval, a final job offer will not be made.
  • The estimated report date to Guatemala is July 2025; however, the selectee will be expected to onboard immediately in the United States for pre-deployment processing. The estimated report date is only an estimate and may be later or earlier depending on the needs of post and DFC.
  • Overseas employees in foreign areas receive the base pay on the GS pay chart with annual cost-of-living adjustments. Additional allowances such as a post hardship differential and Cost of Living Allowance are provided where conditions warrant.
  • Potential selectee will temporarily remain in a different location, whether domestic or international, before being authorized to travel to the overseas post. This is to complete the required training and security and/or medical clearances.
  • Host nation determines the selectee's diplomatic status and it is their sole discretion under applicable international law. Diplomatic status must be granted in order to proceed to the overseas post.
  • Additional information on living and traveling abroad may be found at http://aoprals.state.gov/content.asp?ontent_id=184&menu_id=78.
  • Information on Guatemala may be found at https://www.state.gov/countries-areas/guatemala/.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Stipulations of Employment: Term appointments may be shortened or extended up to a maximum of four years based on the needs of the agency without further competition. Subsequent employment for DFC positions must be through the appropriate competitive process or special employment program hiring authorities. Selection may require completion of a 1-year probationary/trial period.

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 needed. To 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 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/).

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 incentive and annual leave for non-federal service may be authorized for this position.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer (TJO). Please visit https://www.dfc.gov/who-we-are/careers/fairchanceact for more information.

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11/09/2024

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