Director, Technical 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, Technical Department

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

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

• Provide leadership and guidance for following functions reporting to the position: Division Basin Observatory, Division Natural Resources, Division Project Cooperation;
• Select, initiate and ensure quality research and impact studies, deemed to be Strategic Action Plan (SAP) relevant ;
• Supervise the Identification of urgent needs and required actions in the Basin and the preparation of proposals to pursue external funding for research and for implementation measures;
• In consultation with other department/s elaborate the LCBC annual activity report;
• Monitor implementation of the Strategic Action Programme for the Lake Chad Basin;
• Facilitate the roll-out of National Action Plans (NAPs)
• Ensure a close alignment with the strategic development and the requirements of the LCBC and its Senior Executives.

Qualification & Experience

• Masters Degree in Natural Resource Management; Engineering (Water, Civil); Rural Development; or Project Management
• PRINCE 2 Certification required
• At least 20 years of experience in the coordination, implementation, follow-up and assessment of policies, programs and projects; out of which;
• Experience in working in conflict/crises situations;
• Experience and knowledge of designing and managing projects and accompanying change processes;
• Experience acquired in the private/ public sector or an NGO, preferably in a multicultural setting, would be an advantage;
• Excellent knowledge of procedures, modalities and instruments for managing programs in an international organization;
• 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;
• Excellent leadership, management and communication skills and experienced in leading a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
• 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