Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Experts 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: Geographic Information System and Remote Sensing Expert

Location: N'Djamena, Chad
Enquiries to: HR-Division
Reporting line: This position reports to HOD Basin Observatory

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a GIS and Remote sensing Expert. The responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:

• Developing and maintaining a GIS based information system for LCBC
• Developing guidelines for the collection of data/information e.g. for other technical officers
• Providing maps and other graphical outputs for annual and other reports
• Assisting colleagues is required to present information in a suitable format for non-technical stakeholders (including awareness raising and educational material)
• Providing the secretariat for Transnational Expert Working Groups relevant to GIS and Information Management issues.
• Working closely with national authorities to collect and analyse required data
• Develop recommendations for future activities relevant to the LCBC SAP and IWRM plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance for following functions reporting to the position:
  • Statistician
  • Modeller
• 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
• The position is accountable for delivering tangible results in line with the goals of the organisation. Pertinent results will be specified in yearly personal objectives agreements.

Qualification & Experience

• Masters in a relevant field Social Science, Economics
• At least 10 years’ professional experience in which 5 years’ must be in a supervisory and managerial position obtained mainly at international or regional level.
• Excellent leadership, management and communication skills
• Experienced in leading a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• Good personal organization with ability to prioritize effectively and adjust to rapidly changing situations
• Computer literacy in current MS Office programs and special task-related software is a prerequisite
• Experience acquired in the private and public sector or an NGO, preferably in a multicultural setting, would be an advantage
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 51 years old

LCBC Offers

• Contract duration: 3 years (renewable) subject to performance evaluation
• Category: C4 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