Summary

The Office of Accountability (OOA)/Independent Accountability Mechanism (IAM) is tasked with independently responding to community concerns related to DFC-sponsored projects. The Director, Office of Accountability evaluates and reports to the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation's Board of Directors and to Congress regarding compliance with environmental, social, labor, human rights, and transparency standards, consistent with Corporation statutory mandates.

This job is open to

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to the public

Duties

Receiving and evaluating compliance issues emerging from DFC projects, helping resolve issues raised by complainants about the environmental, social, worker rights and human rights impacts of DFC-supported projects, and helping reach resolutions that meet the interests of all parties.
Independently reviewing and reporting on DFC's compliance with its environmental, social, and worker and human rights policies where a complainant has alleged non-compliance, as well as providing recommendations to DFC senior management.
Maximizing transparency and information disclosure of the compliance review process.
Establishing and maintaining the process and procedures of the Office of Accountability (OOA)/Independent Accountability Mechanism (IAM), which are subject to public consultation and require approval by the Board.
Building and maintaining a strong dialogue with non-governmental organizations and civil society, including by ensuring that project-affected stakeholders have information about how to access the OOA's services and complaint process.

Please Note: This is not a Bargaining unit position.

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
Within 30 days of your start date, you will be required to file an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278)
Must be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance
This position will require foreign travel to developing countries
The Director, Office of Accountability will be appointed for a five-year term initially, renewable for one three-year term at the discretion of the Board.
The Director, Office of Accountability will be barred from seeking employment for other positions at DFC for a period of five years.
This is a full-time position in the excepted service under the DFC Excepted Service Hiring Authority. Positions under this authority are considered at-will employment.

Qualifications

The Director, Office of Accountability will be a person of integrity and credibility, strong interpersonal skills, empathy, sound judgment, and a proven record of respected international leadership. The Director will possess highly developed diplomatic, negotiating, and communication skills. The Director will have significant experience in institutional oversight, recourse and accountability functions, including grievance mechanisms, applying the multidisciplinary principles and practices of environmental and social impact assessment, safeguard policies and best practices of international financial institutions, compliance review and assurance, and mediation. The Director will also have experience in developing countries and/or emerging markets.

NOTE: Please provide specific details in your resume as to how your work experience meets the qualifications for this position.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is located in either Washington, DC or New York, NY.

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 episodic or emergency telework with supervisor approval and if they meet the eligibility criterion in the 2010 Telework Act.

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.

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.

To preserve the Independent Accountability Mechanism's (IAM's) independence, credibility, and integrity, candidates for the Director of Accountability position will be external to the DFC, with the exception of any IAM staff who may apply for the IAM Director position. Current or former DFC Management and staff (other than IAM staff) may not be candidates for the Director of Accountability position, or serve as the Director of Accountability, until five years have elapsed since the end of their service with the DFC.

The Director, Office of Accountability will be appointed for a five-year term initially, renewable for one three-year term at the discretion of the Board. The Director of Accountability will be barred from seeking employment for other positions at DFC for a period of five years.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens 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 intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

A preliminary review will be made by Human Resources. Candidates will then be evaluated for this position by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives and/or general officers selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. Final selection will require approval by DFC's Board of Directors.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment and duties performed.
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12894724
3. Cover Letter, optional

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

If you have questions about this job, please contact the HR Office representative listed in the "Agency Contact Info" section of this vacancy announcement. If you need assistance in applying on-line, please refer to the How to Apply section above and explore the Federal Application Process information on the USAJobs website.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

If experiencing a significant hardship which hinders your ability to apply on-line, please contact the Agency Contact listed on this announcement at least two business days before the closing date, to discuss your situation. Failure to contact us within sufficient time may result in your hardship request being denied.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

You may preview the Assessment Questionnaire at: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12894724

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials - you must remove your image from any badges, licenses, etc. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content (e.g. SSN or DOB), your resume will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you will not be considered for this vacancy.

Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted prior to the closing date of the announcement.

Agency contact information

Kirstin Showalter

Email: kirstin.showalter@dfc.gov

Address: International Development Finance Corporation
1100 New York Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20527
US

Next steps

For status updates on your application, please follow the directions listed above in the How to Apply section. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. If you are selected for an interview for this position, you will be contacted directly. A final job offer for this position is typically made within several weeks after the closing date of the vacancy announcement. After confirming a job offer, all other applicants will be notified of their non-selection.

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