Head of Division, Basin Observatory 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: Head of Division, Basin Observatory

Location: N'Djamena, Chad
Enquiries to: HR-Division
Reporting line: The Head of Division Basin Observatory reports to the Technical Director.

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Head of Division Basin Observatory. The responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:

• Align the Natural Resources information needs with LCBC objectives to ensure achievement of the expected output.
• This responsibility entails among other actions: Evaluation of the strategic needs of the country members, awareness of the changes in climate and nature, knowledge of the results of current scientific research;
• Ensure supervision of the work of the staff of the Division;
• Ensure that the technical staff collate the right data and reports
• Ensure a strong close cooperation with national authorities in the different member countries to collect and analyse required data;
• Coordinate the implementation of the LCBC Water Charter in liaison with the Legal Adviser;
• Provide the data needed for decision making processes, projects and initiatives of the CBLC as well as of the member countries;
• Provide leadership and guidance for following Clusters reporting to the position:
  • Water Resources
  • Ecosystem
  • Natural living Resources
  • GIS & Information management
• Ensure that a pertinent performance measurement is defined, agreed upon and implemented by all functions in the area of responsibility of the position
• Arrange for succession planning for own position and critical functions reporting to the position

Qualification & Experience

• Masters Degree in Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geography, Water Resources or any related field.
• At least 15 years’ experience in described fields, obtained mainly at international or regional level;
• At least 20 years’ experience and good knowledge of methodologies for Monitoring of Water Shed;
• Knowledge of data capture systems and how to utilize them for measurement;
• Working knowledge of current developments in watershed management, including one or more of the following: hydrological monitoring, meteorological monitoring and vegetation and soil monitoring etc;
• 10 years’ experience in a supervisory and managerial position in a similar context;
• Ability to organize and prioritise effectively and adjust to rapidly changing situations;
• At least 5 years’ experience acquired in the private and public sector or an NGO, preferably in a multicultural setting, would be an advantage;
• Working knowledge of international donor organizations and preferably experience in preparing proposals for funding;
• Good knowledge of program and project management skills and procedures.
• Computer literacy in current MS Office programmes and special task-related software is a prerequisite;
• Good communication skills and experienced in public or private sector as well as working in multicultural team.
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 53 years old

LCBC Offers

• Contract duration: 3 years (renewable) subject to performance evaluation
• Category: C3 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