Total 22 Research Development Head job vacancies in Pontian District

• Assists the Vice President of HR and the HR Director in the development and implementation of a strategic planning process, including the development of short- and long-range plans, operating plans, and appropriate evaluative mechanisms to access performance of the human resources function.
• Uses HR Information Systems (HRIS) to compile reports, review and analyze workforce data and report on historical workforce trends and workforce projections. Collaborates and facilitates discussions with senior management, process owners, and technical staff to create comprehensive workforce analysis solutions that meet organizational objectives.
• Consults with agency leaders in the areas of strategic and workforce planning to support strategic decision making.
• Ensures accurate data and analyses are conducted that enable leadership to meet reporting requirements and foster data driven decision making.
• Utilizes advanced workforce analysis to develop and deploy a robust human capital measures program that measures the effectiveness of business decisions and drives high performance business results.
• Analyzes data for inconsistencies, data gaps, and data governance failures; engages in cleaning and managing datasets, running database queries, and recommends corrective measures to improve data governance where necessary.
• Translates data definitions, analytic findings, and data limitations into concise, plain language.
• Supports activities meant to improve talent management at DFC. Serves as the agency "super user" for DFC HR HRIS. HRIS may be agency or vendor hosted, and are used to support personnel management, learning management, performance management, and workforce analytics.
• Works on OHRM and agency level projects requiring human capital planning and data knowledge. Participates fully with leadership and the OHRM team to accomplish high level projects and work assigned to the organization.

Conducts in-depth analyses of new loan proposals to determine their financial, operational, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility, as well as their alignment with DFC financing objectives and requirements.

Performs in-depth analyses of: the nature of the proposed business ventures; financial statements; country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing and business background of the sponsor.

Negotiates with key interested parties on DFC loan terms, including pricing, fees, covenants, collateral security, credit enhancements, and policy requirements.

Coordinates project financial plans and co-creditor arrangements with equity investors, creditors and grant providers, such as development finance institutions and banks, Export-Import Bank, and global, regional or local investors and asset allocators.

Consults with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects.

Obtains information through field visits, correspondence with officials of the host country, private firm representatives, U.S. AID and Embassy personnel and other sources needed to analyze applications for DFC financing assistance.

Prepares recommendations and required papers and correspondence. Presents loan proposals to the various approval officers and committees. Reviews and comments on contracts, obtains appropriate agency clearances and obtains investor's signatures and fee payments.

Works with the business development team to develop new business opportunities.

Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Conducts in-depth analyses of new loan proposals to determine their financial, operational, technical, economic, legal, marketing, and political feasibility, as well as their alignment with DFC financing objectives and requirements.

Performs in-depth analyses of: the nature of the proposed business ventures; financial statements; country related macroeconomic and microeconomic risks; risks related to project contractual obligations; the eligibility, financial standing and business background of the sponsor.

Negotiates with key interested parties on DFC loan terms, including pricing, fees, covenants, collateral security, credit enhancements, and policy requirements.

Coordinates project financial plans and co-creditor arrangements with equity investors, creditors and grant providers, such as development finance institutions and banks, Export-Import Bank, and global, regional or local investors and asset allocators.

Consults with recognized industry experts on the technical aspects of proposed projects.

Obtains information through field visits, correspondence with officials of the host country, private firm representatives, U.S. AID and Embassy personnel and other sources needed to analyze applications for DFC financing assistance.

Prepares recommendations and required papers and correspondence. Presents loan proposals to the various approval officers and committees. Reviews and comments on contracts, obtains appropriate agency clearances and obtains investor's signatures and fee payments.

Works with the business development team to develop new business opportunities.

Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

As a Visual Information Specialist, you will:

• Design and produce visual materials, including infographics, PowerPoint presentations, reports, social media graphics, and other materials to support the DFC's communications efforts.
• Prepare publication materials and lays out documents both for print and digital delivery.
• Work collaboratively with teams to conceptualize and develop visual assets that align with brand guidelines and support messaging goals.
• Use graphic design software to create videos including operating camera and A/V equipment, photography, recording professional interviews, storyboarding, scriptwriting, editing, and coordinating digital storytelling campaigns.
• Translate complex data and concepts such as impact data or technical financial information into clear and compelling visuals that are accessible to a wide range of audiences including the general public, congress, and the business community.
• Manage design projects from concept to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and layout composition.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors to deliver projects and ensure that all visual materials follow brand guidelines and meet accessibility standards.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify trends and best practices in visual communication and continuously iterate and improve on visual assets to maximize impact and design techniques.

As a Visual Information Specialist, you will:

• Design and produce visual materials, including infographics, PowerPoint presentations, reports, social media graphics, and other materials to support the DFC's communications efforts.
• Prepare publication materials and lays out documents both for print and digital delivery.
• Work collaboratively with teams to conceptualize and develop visual assets that align with brand guidelines and support messaging goals.
• Use graphic design software to create videos including operating camera and A/V equipment, photography, recording professional interviews, storyboarding, scriptwriting, editing, and coordinating digital storytelling campaigns.
• Translate complex data and concepts such as impact data or technical financial information into clear and compelling visuals that are accessible to a wide range of audiences including the general public, congress, and the business community.
• Manage design projects from concept to completion, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard of quality and layout composition.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external partners, and vendors to deliver projects and ensure that all visual materials follow brand guidelines and meet accessibility standards.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify trends and best practices in visual communication and continuously iterate and improve on visual assets to maximize impact and design techniques.

Diligent loan guaranty monitoring through the review of all financial and project information (e.g. lender reports, loan file reviews) for compliance with loan guaranty agreements and in line with Agency policy and procedures.

Conducts in-depth analyses and interprets loan documentation, core banking system readouts, and additional highly technical financial documents to determine the veracity of financial reporting and loan qualification under contractual obligations. Refine and consolidate complex decentralized loan schedule reports from partners and identify errors, likely causes, and potential solutions through provision of additional documentation or changes in financial institution partners' reporting processes.

Executes ongoing loan file analysis of guaranteed loans across a global portfolio of lenders of different segments and levels of sophistication, and use the reviews to identify compliance issues within guaranteed loan portfolios as well as troubleshoot and update the system itself to maintain quality and control across the global loan portfolio.

Interprets loan documentation, core banking system readouts, and additional highly technical financial documents to determine the status of defaulted loans and diligently prepare and review claim packages and ensure all claim requirements are met prior to making a recommendation for claim payment.

Liaise with stakeholders to track claim payments, test out more efficient processes, and lead improvements on claim payout efficiencies in line with or exceeding team strategic targets.

Ensure portfolio results and ongoing portfolio performance indicators are verified and organized, and regularly communicate results of performance and risk analysis.

Manage information sharing and invoicing systems across teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments in multiple currencies across the global portfolio. Work across inter-agency partners such as the Treasury Department, State Department, USAID, and OMB to coordinate and troubleshoot payments and other administrative and monitoring processes.

Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

Diligent loan guaranty monitoring through the review of all financial and project information (e.g. lender reports, loan file reviews) for compliance with loan guaranty agreements and in line with Agency policy and procedures.

Conducts in-depth analyses and interprets loan documentation, core banking system readouts, and additional highly technical financial documents to determine the veracity of financial reporting and loan qualification under contractual obligations. Refine and consolidate complex decentralized loan schedule reports from partners and identify errors, likely causes, and potential solutions through provision of additional documentation or changes in
financial institution partners' reporting processes.

Executes ongoing loan file analysis of guaranteed loans across a global portfolio of lenders of different segments and levels of sophistication, and use the reviews to identify compliance issues within guaranteed loan portfolios as well as troubleshoot and update the system itself to maintain quality and control across the global loan portfolio.

Interprets loan documentation, core banking system readouts, and additional highly technical financial documents to determine the status of defaulted loans and diligently prepare and review claim packages and ensure all claim requirements are met prior to making a recommendation for claim payment.

Liaise with stakeholders to track claim payments, test out more efficient processes, and lead improvements on claim payout efficiencies in line with or exceeding team strategic targets.

Ensure portfolio results and ongoing portfolio performance indicators are verified and organized, and regularly communicate results of performance and risk analysis.

Manage information sharing and invoicing systems across teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of payments in multiple currencies across the global portfolio. Work across inter-agency partners such as the Treasury Department, State Department, USAID, and OMB to coordinate and troubleshoot payments and other administrative and monitoring processes.

Please Note: This is a Bargaining unit position represented by AFGE, local 1534.

As an IT Specialist you will:

• Manage the organization's portfolio, specifically the integration of project budgets, schedules and risks on a daily/weekly basis.
• Execute the budget, forecast resources, and review progress on all project activities in the organization.
• Integrate numerous functions across the portfolio of projects such as: manage project resources; procure services, materials, and equipment; identify and employ agile project management methodologies, guidelines and best practices; facilitate the creation and appropriate use of project standardized methodologies; coach and train other project managers, manage adherence to compliance and standards; and coordinate communication across all projects.
• Provide expert advice to senior management, key stakeholders and staff in Project/Program Management.
• Develop IT strategic goals, map and align goals to corporate goals and align the associated IT portfolio.

As an IT Specialist you will:

• Manage the organization's portfolio, specifically the integration of project budgets, schedules and risks on a daily/weekly basis.
• Execute the budget, forecast resources, and review progress on all project activities in the organization.
• Integrate numerous functions across the portfolio of projects such as: manage project resources; procure services, materials, and equipment; identify and employ agile project management methodologies, guidelines and best practices; facilitate the creation and appropriate use of project standardized methodologies; coach and train other project managers, manage adherence to compliance and standards; and coordinate communication across all projects.
• Provide expert advice to senior management, key stakeholders and staff in Project/Program Management.
• Develop IT strategic goals, map and align goals to corporate goals and align the associated IT portfolio.

As a Deputy Corporate Secretary & Technical Operations Manager you will be responsible for assisting in the effective management of all matters related to the Board of Directors, Board Committees, the Board's Public Hearings, the Investment Committee, and the Credit Committee. As Technical Operations Manager, you will provide expert advice, guidance and assistance to the Office of the General Counsel concerning information technology systems that support OGC programs. In addition, you will perform the following duties:

• Interacts the Corporate Secretary in effectively understanding Director's needs.
• Offers guidance and suggestions to the Corporate Secretary in managing Front Office communication.
• Identifies opportunities for Directors to engage in external DFC related activities.
• Assists with establishing a schedule for Board meetings on an annual basis and communicating that schedule with relevant stakeholders.
• Organizes on-boarding materials for new Directors.
• Ensures the effective, efficient, and smooth running of the Corporation's Board meetings, Board Committee meetings, Board's Public Hearing, and internal Investment Committee and Credit Committee meetings.
• Briefs and advises on policies governing Meetings.
• Ensures the efficient and accurate production, organization, and distribution of all pertinent materials for Meetings.
• Serve as subject matter expert on OGC information technology platforms, including but not limited to: Insight, SharePoint, Workshare Compare, and OneDrive.
• Provide leadership for highly complex and challenging activities regarding business requirements under the minimal direction of a manager.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for OGC and the Office of Information Technology for the purposes of information dissemination regarding information technology changes, equipment upgrades, and other similar department-wide changes.

• Identifies, collects, and provides in-depth analysis of relevant information concerning the potential environmental and social impacts of proposed projects on affected communities and project workers, particularly for projects in extractive industries, industrial manufacturing, and/or infrastructure (in energy or non-energy sectors, such as ports or roads).
• Produces high-quality, clear and logical assessments of DFC's proposed investments against international standards and makes recommendations to DFC management, investment teams and clients regarding project eligibility and required actions to meet DFC's requirements for mitigation of social and/or environmental risks.
• Identifies and provides expert guidance to prospective and existing clients on appropriate methodologies for assessing environmental and social risk in the form of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments. Also provides expert guidance on mitigation measures for risks and impacts including Environmental and Social Management Plans, Environmental Remediation Plans, and Occupational Health and Safety Plans.
• Identifies and negotiates conditions and requirements related to environmental and/or social risk management to be included in DFC finance, insurance, and investment fund agreements.
• Monitors DFC projects through site visits, desktop reviews and management of third-party specialists; this includes facilitating engagement with project-affected stakeholders, identifying issues of non-compliance, making recommendations for appropriate corrective action, identifying opportunities for improvement and value add, and monitoring the progress of implementation.
• Drafts guidance notes, tools, and other lessons learned documents for environmental and social policy implementation and facilitates related training of DFC employees and clients.
• Provides expert guidance and assistance to DFC staff and clients on best practices in environmental and/or social risk management, emerging environmental and/or social risk issues, and solutions to addressing complex environmental and/or social risks and impacts.

• Identifies, collects, and provides in-depth analysis of relevant information concerning the potential environmental and social impacts of proposed projects on affected communities and project workers, particularly for projects in extractive industries, industrial manufacturing, and/or infrastructure (in energy or non-energy sectors, such as ports or roads).
• Produces high-quality, clear and logical assessments of DFC's proposed investments against international standards and makes recommendations to DFC management, investment teams and clients regarding project eligibility and required actions to meet DFC's requirements for mitigation of social and/or environmental risks.
• Identifies and provides expert guidance to prospective and existing clients on appropriate methodologies for assessing environmental and social risk in the form of Environmental and Social Impact Assessments. Also provides expert guidance on mitigation measures for risks and impacts including Environmental and Social Management Plans, Environmental Remediation Plans, and Occupational Health and Safety Plans.
• Identifies and negotiates conditions and requirements related to environmental and/or social risk management to be included in DFC finance, insurance, and investment fund agreements.
• Monitors DFC projects through site visits, desktop reviews and management of third-party specialists; this includes facilitating engagement with project-affected stakeholders, identifying issues of non-compliance, making recommendations for appropriate corrective action, identifying opportunities for improvement and value add, and monitoring the progress of implementation.
• Drafts guidance notes, tools, and other lessons learned documents for environmental and social policy implementation and facilitates related training of DFC employees and clients.
• Provides expert guidance and assistance to DFC staff and clients on best practices in environmental and/or social risk management, emerging environmental and/or social risk issues, and solutions to addressing complex environmental and/or social risks and impacts.

• Directs the development impact assessment of potential investments as part of the screening and investment due diligence process, in alignment with the IQ methodology, global standards, principles, and tools.
• Reviews and approves development impact clearances for individual investments, ensuring consistency across sectors and alignment with the IQ user guide, relevant policies, and procedures, and, where relevant, criteria for 2X certification.
• Provides input to the Monitoring and Data Analysis Managing Director in defining DFC's approach to impact management and monitoring for direct investments or investments in financial institutions and funds in alignment with ODP's policies and procedures.
• Coordinates impact monitoring efforts with the Environmental, Social, and Economic teams in ODP, and across DFC's monitoring functions.
• Supervises a team of Impact Management and Monitoring Specialists.

• Develops and implements DFC's strategy and approach to impact performance data analysis.
• Designs and oversees creation and ongoing update of key data visualizations and mechanisms to communicate DFC's development impact results and inform investment activities.
• Leads the administration and ongoing improvement of the annual Development Outcomes Survey and the annual collection of data via this survey.
• Coordinates the team's impact monitoring efforts with the Environmental, Social, and Economic teams in ODP, and across DFC's monitoring functions.
• Supervises a team of Impact Management and Monitoring Specialists and Data Analysts.

As a Paralegal Specialist you will provide paralegal assistance in implementing the terms of DFC projects in the areas of loans to small and medium enterprises, on-lending through financial intermediaries, including to micro-finance institutions, direct equity and investment fund investments and political risk insurance, all of which are in emerging markets. The incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Serve as a lead in implementing procurement policies and procedures for engagement of international and domestic counsel, including updating them as requirements change.
• Assist in development of competition worksheets for the selection of counsel and coordinates with the Financial Management Office and other relevant approvers for allocation of funding if required.
• Draft and finalize retention of counsel and fee letters using DFC templates and coordinates review by relevant parties, including DFC attorneys and proposed counsel.
• Maintain files documenting procurement decisions, including filing them in DFC's electronic filing system.
• Assist with the preparation of documentation required with respect to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) contracting, which includes use of the Contract Life-cycle Management (CLM) database to track and monitor the status of FAR contracts and requisition requests.
• Prepare and/or notarize corporate secretary certificates, powers of attorney, re-delegations of authority and other transaction deliverables and coordinates legalization of documents for use in foreign jurisdictions.
• Assist in closing of transactions by preparing and updating closing checklists, tracking satisfaction of closing requirements, preparing, and managing closing documents, including promissory notes, disbursement and closing certificates, waivers, opinions, collecting signature pages, providing other legal and logistical support to project attorneys, and dealing with other parties to the transaction in arranging closing logistics.