Socio Economic Data and Trends 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: Socio Economic Data and Trends Expert

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

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Socio Economic Data and Trends Expert. The responsibilities of the position include but not limited to:

• Collecting all socio-economic data required for monitoring SAP implementation and developing/implementing IWRM plans;
• Working closely with national authorities to collect and analyse required data
• Providing the secretariat for Transnational Expert Working Groups relevant to ‘Socio-economic and Trends’ issues
• Co-operating with relevant experts within both the Observatory and Natural Resources Management Divisions on socio-economic aspects
• Develop recommendations for future activities relevant to the Lake Chad SAP and IWRM plans.
• 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 a relevant field Social Science, Economics
• At least 10 years’ professional experience in a similar field.
• At least 5 years’ experience in Social Science, Economic Planning fields, obtained mainly at international or regional level.
• 10 years’ experience in a supervisory and managerial position in a similar context
• 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