IT Officers 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: IT Officer

Location: N'Djamena, Chad
Enquiries to: HR-Division
Reporting line: The IT Officer reports to the Head of Division, ICT

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for an IT Officer. The responsibilities include but not limited:

• Design, implement and maintain the IT landscape (infrastructure, application, telecommunication) of the LCBC, aiming at
• Taking benefit of up-to-date usual standards
• Minimizing acquisition, implementation and maintenance cost
• Maximizing service levels (availability, response time, support)
• Securing IT security
• Optimizing the Facilitating the work of LCBC staff on-site and remotely
• Optimize the utilization of the IT landscape, focusing on
• Sound prioritization and selection of IT-related initiatives
• Securing the involvement and commitment of LCBC staff in IT implementation projects
• Assessing training needs and ensuring user capability (in accordance with HR training policy)
• Secure design, publication and maintenance of sound IT policies
• Pro-actively support the integrity of IT assets and the control of IT & Telecommunication expenses
• Efficiently manage suppliers and service providers
• Arrange for own and independent IT audits
• Ensure proper and accurate planning and control of IT projects & expenditures
• Ensure accurate regular & project related reporting to LCBC Management & relevant Donors

Qualification & Experience

• Masters degree in IT or related field required
• Professional certifications highly desirable
• At least 5 years of credible experience in all aspects of the function in international organizations or in the private sector
• Proven capability in all above-mentioned fields
• Excellent command of usual tools in all relevant areas
• Knowledge of system administration eg MySQL , ESXi highly desired
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 45 years old

LCBC Offers

• Contract duration: 3 years (renewable) subject to performance evaluation
• Category: C5 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