Director, Office of Accountability

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. 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. Benefits 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.