Director, Administration and Finance Department at the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)

The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) was established on 22nd of May 1964 in N’Djamena, Republic of Chad. The Commission was created upon recognizing the need to formulate principles of the utilization of resources of the Basin for economic purposes, including the harnessing of the water.

In an effort to meet today's challenges, the Lake Chad Basin Commission Headquarters in N'Djamena is undergoing a reform and reviewing its manpower needs to deliver its products in an efficient and effective manner as directed by the Council of Ministers Extra-Ordinary session held in N'Djamena in 2015. The position outlined bellow is therefore required to be filled by competent and capable persons from its member states:

Job Title: Director, Administration and Finance Department

Location: N'Djamena, Chad
Enquiries to: HR-Division
Reporting line: The Director of the Finance and Administration Department reports directly to the Executive Secretary

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Director for the Administration and Finance Department. The responsibilities of the position include, but not limited to:

• Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and reports that are appropriate for the users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
• Ensure compliance with internal financial and accounting policies and procedures;
• Coordinate all statutory requirements of the organization;
• Ensure all supporting information for the annual audit and liaise with the Audit Committee and the external auditors as necessary;
• Ensure the financial accounting systems for cash management, accounts payable, accounts receivable, credit control, and petty cash are in place;
• Implement policies and procedures to ensure that personnel and financial information is secured and stored in compliance with current rules and regulations;
• Manage the acquisition of capital assets and ensure that they are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate;
• Liaise with the internal or external Auditors or Audit Committees as appropriate;
• Provide leadership on the provision of accurate and timely financial statements in line with contract agreements;
• Ensure the functionality of the LCBC Information Technology;
• Monitor and advise the Commission on Risk management policies and procedures to ensure that program and organizational risks are minimized;
• Excellent leadership, management and communication skills and experienced in leading a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
• Good personal organisation with ability to prioritise effectively and adjust to rapidly changing situations;
• Oversee the Administrative Function of the organization;
• Provide leadership and guidance for following functions reporting to the position: Head of Division of Finance & Accounts; HR & Administration; and Information, Communication & Technology
• Provide leadership and guidance for following functions reporting to the position: Head of Division of Finance & Accounts, HR & Administration, Information, Communication & Technology

Qualification & Experience

• Masters Degree in Accounting, Commerce or Business Administration
• At least 20 years or over of progressive financial responsibility
• Professional certification is an asset.
• 10 years’ experience in a supervisory and managerial position in a similar context;
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting and administrative principles
• Knowledge of LCBC member states accounting and administrative legislation’s
• Knowledge of international legislation on Labour and Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Rights
• Proficiency in the use of computer programs for Accounting, Word processing, Databases, Spreadsheets, E-mail, Internet
• Experience working in conflict areas desirable.
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 55 years old

LCBC Offers

• Contract duration: 3 years (renewable) subject to performance evaluation
• Category: C2 of the LCBC Service scheme.

Application Closing Date
4:00pm 12th October, 2015.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their application package which should include the following:

• An Application Letter
• A Letter of Motivation
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae duly signed
• An attestation issues by the current applicants employer specifying the positions/functions carried out by him/her
• Copies of relevant certificates
• Two passport sized photographs
• A certificate of Nationality
• A sworn affidavit of non criminal record/imprisonment not more than three (3) months old
• Contact addresses of three referees.

Applications should be sent directly to:
Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) Executive Secretariat,
PO Box: 727,
N'Djamena,
Chad.
Or
Email: [email protected]

For further Information in this regards, please visit the LCBC website: www.cblt.org or the LCBC Focal Points in Nigeria:
Mr. Wakil Adamu,
Federal Ministry of Water Resources,
Abuja.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: +234 803 788 1750