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:

Position: HR Officer (Analytics)

Location: N'Djamena, Chad
Enquiries to: HR-Division
Reporting line: The position reports to the HR P and D expert

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Human Resource Officer (Analytics). The responsibilities include but not limited:

• Analyse the needs for staff (in qualitative and quantitative terms) in line with LCBC objectives in terms of expected output to ensure achievement of this output, checking with all managers what skills & competences are needed (quality, quantity)
• Administrate performance measurement and analyse the results, follow up on consequences
• Design, implement, monitor and analyze relevant HR KPIs
• Pro-actively support all HR planning & controlling activities
• Pro-actively drive relevant continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure accurate and regular HR reporting
• Maintain the HR Information system
• Support the Division in managing the HRIS to provide timely information and updates on staff status

Qualification & Experience

• Masters or Bachelors degree in a relevant field (HR, Commercial business science, social science)
• At least 5 years’ experience in HR-related fields, obtained mainly at international or regional level.
• Experience with multicultural team
• Excellent knowledge of IT tools
• Computer literacy in current MS Office programmes and special task-related software is a prerequisite
• 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.

Position: IT Officer

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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• Pro-actively support the integrity of IT assets and the control of IT & Telecommunication expenses
• Efficiently manage suppliers and service providers

Qualification & Experience

• 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
• 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
• 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.

Position: Finance and Accounts Expert

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

• Adequate expenditure analysis, tracking and recording of expenditures as well as accurate documentation of financial information. Oversees timely reporting on all funds ensuring that correct procedures and formats are adhered to. Oversees recording and reconciliation processes ensuring that appropriate actions and tools are applied;
• Organization of Commissions accounting and disbursements, treasury and revenue management functions and recording processes ensuring that accounts payable and accounts receivable functions are correctly implemented in the Commission;
• Oversee timely and accurate financial reporting on all financial resources, including ensuring that systems are in place for adequate management of cost-sharing income and preparation of reports to donors;
• Ensure compliance of financial management in the Commission with financial rules and regulations, policies.
• Ensure provision of timely, accurate, and consistent and integrated financial data and analysis for decision-making aimed at enhancing financial control and reducing opportunities for discretion in the use of donor funds.
• Consistent analysis, forecasting and planning of all Commission financial resources (management and development projects), budget preparation and budget implementation processes, ensure consistency of planning mechanisms and formats with LCBC corporate systems and procedures;
• Plan as well as oversee implementation of cost-saving and cost-recovery strategies.
• Monitor and assess the internal and external environment for financial risks, plan and implement financial risk mitigation measures in the Commission. Take action to adjust activities and measures
• Design and oversee implementation of internal controls mechanisms and other internal control roles (such as the bank signatory panel) are adequately assigned and implemented. Ensure that proper capacities and systems are in place throughout the Commission and projects for effective internal financial controls. Promote the continuous improvement of the financial controls;
• Ensure that TOMPRO financial mechanisms are implemented in line with the LCBC policies and guidelines.
• Oversee LCBC financial audit processes. Ensure adequate coordination and follow-up to financial audits in the Commission;
• End-of-year financial closure processes;
• Plan, implement and oversee financial control activities carried out by the Office of Financial Management and Financial Oversight.
• Ensure that a complete audit trail is in place to facilitate audits.
• Leadership & Guidance:
• Provide leadership and guidance for following functions reporting to the position:
  • Accounts Officer
  • Budget Officer

Qualification & Experience

• Excellent command of at least one large professional Accounting system required (knowledge of TOMPRO and TOMPAIE desirable)
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 45 years old
• Masters or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Administration or related field is required.
• Professional membership or certification highly desirable
• At least 10 years of relevant experience in all aspects of financial management (financial planning, budgeting, funding, accounting, financial analysis, reporting, internal control) in international organizations or in the private sector
• Proven capability in all above-mentioned fields
• Excellent command of usual PC tools (MS-Office, MS-Access, Communication tools)

LCBC Offers

• Contract duration: 3 years (renewable) subject to performance evaluation
• Category: C4 of the LCBC Service scheme.

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: vacancy@cblt.org 

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: wakil7gobirroad@yahoo.com
Tel: +234 803 788 1750