Head of Division, Human Resources and Administration 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, Human Resources and Administration

Location: N'Djamena, Chad
Enquiries to: HR-Division
Reporting line: the Head of Division Human Resources and Administration reports to the Director of Finance and Administration Department

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Head of Division, Human Resources and Administration. The responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:

• Ensure a close rapport with the strategic development and the requirements of the LCBC.
• Ensure that HR practices are in alignment with LCBC´s strategy
• Monitor the annual HR budget in terms of finance and the staff appointment scheme
• Ensure compliance of organisational rules
• Supervise and monitor the recruitment and retention of a talented and diverse workforce
• Inform and advice the management on new HR developments
• Ensure the learning and development plans and supervise organisational succession planning and key performance indicators (kpi´s)
• Advise the management to ensure an employee- and performance oriented culture for the LCBC
• Provide an annual HR report
• Ensure the level of comparable salaries, performance oriented compensation and other relevant HR payments, (monitor the salary policy and initiate innovative concepts to support the LCBC strategy)
• Ensure compliance with the collective agreement and labour law
• Provide leadership and guidance for following functions reporting to the position:
  • Planning and Development
  • HR Administration
• Under the guidance and direct supervision of Director Finance and Administration, the Head of Division is responsible for providing advice to Senior Management on implementation of HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services and management of the Commission’s HR Unit.
• S/he assesses client needs, interprets and applies HR strategies and policies, rules and regulations, establishes internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues.
• The HOD HR promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale.
• The HOD HR supervises and leads the professional and support staff of the HR unit.
• The HR Specialist works in close collaboration with the Programs, and project teams in the Commission , Field offices and donors as necessary to analyze strategic business needs, formulate HR strategies and implement corporate Human Resources programs to attract, develop, motivate and retain the most suitable talent at the Commission and ensure successful performance management.

Qualification & Experience

• Masters degree in Human Resources or Public Administration.
• Certification or Experience in Programme management, Procurement, HR, Accounting and Finance an added advantage:
• At least 15 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems;
• International Experience in conflict settings desirable;
• Knowledge of LCBC Staff Regulations and Rules and Personnel Directives;
• Experience in developing HR Policies & Procedures, rules and regulations in an international organization;
• Experience in developing Performance management systems desirable.
• Experience in HR planning desirable.
• Experience acquired in the private and public sector or an NGO, preferably in a multicultural setting, would be an advantage
• Computer literacy in current MS Office programmes and special task-related software is a prerequisite
• Good personal organisation with ability to prioritise effectively and adjust to rapidly changing situations
• Good communication skills and experienced in public and 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