Current Recruitment at the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)

The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) was established on 22 May 1964 in N’Djamena, Republic of Chad.  The Commission was established upon recognizing the need to formulate principles of the use of resources of the Basin for economic purposes, including the harnessing of water resources. The mandate of the Commission is to sustainably and equitably manage the Lake Chad and other shared water resources of the Lake Chad Basin, preserve the ecosystems of the Lake Chad Conventional Basin, to promote regional integration, peace and security across the Basin.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Head of Division, Human Resources and Administration
Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Contract Duration: Three (3) years renewable subject to performance evaluation

Job Profile

• The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Head Of Division, Human Resources and Administration.

The responsibilities of the position include particularly (but are not limited to):

• Ensure a close rapport with the strategic development and the requirements of the LCBC;
• Ensure that HR practices are in alignment with LCBC´s strategy;
• Monitor the annual HR budget in terms of finance and the staff appointment scheme;
• Ensure compliance with organisational rules;
• Supervise and monitor the recruitment and retention of a talented and diverse workforce;
• Inform and advice the management on new HR developments;
• Implement Learning and Development Plans;
• Oversee plans and supervise organisational succession planning and key performance indicators (kpi´s);
• Advise the management to ensure an employee- and performance-oriented culture for the LCBC;
• Provide an annual HR report;
• Ensure the competitive level of wages on the labour market,
• Focus promotion on performance;
• Ensure compliance with the collective agreement and labour law;
• Provide leadership and guidance for following clusters reporting to the position: Planning and Development; HR Administration.
• Under the guidance and direct supervision of Director Finance and Administration, the Head of Division is responsible for providing advice to Senior Management on implementation of HR strategies, effective delivery of HR services and management of the Commission’s HR Unit.
• S/he assesses client needs, interprets and applies HR strategies and policies, rules and regulations, establishes internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues.
• The HoDHR promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of staff morale.
• The HoDHRA supervises and leads staff and support Human Resources. S/He works in close collaboration with the Programmes, and project teams in the Commission, Field offices and donors as necessary to analyse strategic business needs, formulate HR strategies and implement corporate Human Resources programs to attract, develop, motivate and retain the most suitable talent at the Commission and ensure successful performance management.
• Reporting line: The Head of Division, Human Resources and Administration reports to the Director of Administration and Finance

Qualifications and experiences

• 15 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems;
• International Experience in conflict settings; Knowledge of Staff Regulations and Rules and Personnel Guidelines;
• Experience in developing HR Policies & Procedures, rules and regulations in an international organization;
• Experience in developing Performance management systems desirable,
• Experience in HR planning desirable,
• Experience acquired in the private and public sector or an NGO, preferably in a multicultural setting, would be an advantage.
• The Mastery of IT tools, i. e. MS Office and other specialized software is required;
• Have good organizational skills and be able to prioritize and multi-task.
• Good communication skills Experience acquired in the public and private sectors as well as within a multicultural team.
• Languages: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Maximum age: 53 years
• Masters’ degree in Human Resources or Public Administration or Law;
• Certification or Experience in Programme management, Procurement, HR, Accounting and Finance an added advantage

Job Title: Head of Division, Finance And Accounting

Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Contract Duration: Three (3) years renewable subject to performance evaluation

Job Profile

• The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Head of Division, Finance And Accounting.

The responsibilities of the position include particularly (but are not limited to):

• Ensure strategic directions of financial management and financial oversight;
• Effective planning, monitoring and management of Commission’s financial resources;
• Ensure compliance of financial management in the Commission with financial regulations;
• Develop operational procedures for financial management and oversight.
• Designs and establishes systems, tools and mechanisms to improve financial management and oversight:
• 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.
• Oversee consistent analysis, forecasting and planning of all Commission financial resources (management and development projects),
• Oversee budget preparation and budget implementation processes, ensure consistency of planning mechanisms and formats with LCBC corporate systems and procedures;
• Oversee 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;
• Plan as well as oversee implementation of cost-saving and cost-recovery.
• Ensure that TOMPRO financial mechanisms are implemented in line with the LCBC policies and guidelines.
• Oversee end-of-year financial closure processes;
• Support HR by providing training on financial management and reporting of expenditures.
• Reporting line: The Head of Division and Accounting reports to the Director of Administration and Finance.

Qualifications and experiences

• Masters’ degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Administration or related field is required.
• Professional Membership is highly desirable.
• At least 15 years of relevant progressively advancing professional experience in all aspects of financial management (financial planning, budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, reporting, internal control) in international organizations or in the private sector in positions at the corporate level (project level experience is not applicable for this position);
• 10 years of professional experience in a managerial and supervisory position in a similar context;
• Experience in management of large financial resources (minimum USD 100 million annual volume);
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and solve complex financial problems, formulate policies and implement change;
• IT Skills
• MS office applications, web-based management information systems,
• Experience with TOMPAIE is an asset;
• Mastery of IT tools, i. e. MS Office and specialized software is required;
• Good personal organization with the ability to set priorities effectively;
• Ability to rapidly adapt to change;
• Good communication skills
• Experience in the public or private sector
• Experience with multicultural team. Languages: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Maximum age: 53 years

Job Title: Agro-Pastoralism Expert

Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Contract Duration: Three (3) years renewable subject to performance evaluation

Job Profile

• The Executive Secretariat of LCBC is seeking to recruit an Agro-Pastoralism Expert.

The appointed candidate will be required to carry out the following:

• Collect data (together with appropriate GIS reference information) and preparation of yearly reports on:
  • Agricultural and animal productions;
  • Crop types, areas under cultivation and yield;
  • Irrigation areas and water consumption;
• Provide the secretariat for Transnational Expert Working Groups on agriculture and livestock;
• Co-operate with Ecosystem and Water Resource Experts to prepare integrated reports for LCBC on the status of Lake Chad Basin in conjunction with the IWRM Planning and Strategy Expert;
• Work 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:
• Ensure that a relevant 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;
• Perform other duties, as assigned by LCBC
• Reporting Line: Head of Division, Natural Resources Management

Education and competencies

• Masters’ Degree in Rural Engineering.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of relevant professional experience in rural works, such as: productive developments, and structuring village infrastructures.
• Proven experience in supervising the construction and/or restoration of rural infrastructures (fish ponds, irrigated areas, agroforestry pastoral systems, etc.).
• Working knowledge of the participatory approach;
• Good working knowledge of IT.
• Good knowledge of project management and the Lake Chad Basin region would be desirable.
• Experience in the field of environmental protection and preservation, transhumance management.
• Languages: Fluency in English and/or French.
• Age limit: 50 years

Job Title: Rural Development Expert

Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Contract Duration: Three (3) years renewable subject to performance evaluation

Job Profile

• The Executive Secretariat of LCBC is seeking to recruit a Rural Development Expert.

The appointed candidate will be required to carry out the following:

• Contribute to preparing and implementing the Annual Work Programmes and Budgets (AWPB) of LCBC;
• Participate in preparing terms of reference, specifications and tender documents for services and works;
• Ensure the monitoring and control of works carried out by service providers (compliance with norms, standards and dosages);
• Draft periodic reports (monthly, quarterly and annual) to monitor the activities of LCBC under his/her responsibility;
• Fully collaborate in the evaluation, supervision and mid-term review of LCBC projects;
• Perform other duties, as assigned by LCBC
• Reporting Line: Head of Division, Basin Observatory

Education and Competencies

• Masters’ degree in Rural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in the field of rural works, in particular: roads, productive installations, hydro-agricultural infrastructures, hydraulic infrastructures and structuring village infrastructures;
• Proven experience in supervising the construction of rural infrastructures (fish-ponds, irrigated areas, agroforestry, etc.);
• Working knowledge of the participatory approach;
• Good working knowledge of IT.
• Good knowledge of project management and the Lake Chad Basin region would be desirable.
• Experience in the field of environmental protection and preservation, the construction of weirs, dikes and small water control infrastructures would be a great asset.
• Languages: Fluency in English and/or French.
• Age limit: 50 years

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Expert

Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Contract Duration: Three Years, Renewable

Job Description Monitoring and Evaluation (Suivi- Evalution)
Integrated into the Technical Department, the Project Cooperation Division has the following missions:

• Secure the achievement of LCBC’s mission through identification, development and implementation of projects funded by national, bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies. This work is supported by an expert responsible for monitoring and evaluation (M&E) to assess performance of externally funded projects as well as activities within the two core Divisions of the LCBC.
• Ensure that the right decisions can be taken to secure projects effectiveness and achieve better results for CBLT
• Secure information exchange of the projects, as well as access to information on the current status of LCBC and Member Countries projects
• Ensure professional project management with capable project lead and project team
• Support all parts of the organisation through project evaluation, cost, impact and results measurement.

Responsibilities & Accountability

• Lead the organization in establishing performance measures, collecting and analyzing performance information, planning and managing evaluations and assisting the LCBC management in using the performance information for decision-making and resource allocation, support the planning, design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of activities for the organisation.
• Assist in the monitoring and evaluation of the implementation of activities; to involve reviewing work plans, quarterly reports, participating in field visits, initiating regular portfolio reviews and contributing to program evaluations.
• Contribute to the planning of new activities that support the desired results under an reviewed SAP; this includes providing input into assessments, Project Appraisal Documents, and Scopes of Work for new activities and provide budget justifications.
• Advise Senior Management in designing and planning for evaluations, special studies and assessments.
• Coordinate the creation and review of the Program to provide adequate financial resources for evaluations, special studies and assessments.
• Provide input into the design, implementation and dissemination of evaluations, special studies and assessments.
• Coordinate the creation of a Mission Performance Monitoring Plan including assessing the validity of the information and indicators that contribute to that plan.
• Assist the technical divisions to select data collection methods for adequate monitoring and evaluation of implementing partners’ performance and of the program as a whole these methods may include field visits, quarterly reports, specialized surveys and other sources of information of Government statistics).
• Assist the divisions in reviewing these methods and making improvements to their monitoring and evaluation.
• Coordinate the regular review of progress towards achieving Assistance Objectives/Development Objectives by Senior Management through program reviews, portfolio reviews or other processes.
• Encourage the use of performance information in resource allocation decisions by the Office Directors, head of division and Senior Management through leading discussions, preparing analysis or other measures.
• Seek ways to streamline the process and increase efficiency in gathering and using performance information.
• Coordinate the process for updating policy and procedure documents in the areas of monitoring and evaluation to align with the most current agency Polices and requirements. Seek ways to increase transparency of LCBC’s system of reviewing results and use of performance information.
• Work as a Point of Contact for Evaluation in the Mission and provide guidance to technical teams on issues related to monitoring and evaluation.
• Communicate with the respective members states on issues related with monitoring and evaluation.
• Assist Senior Management in building local M&E capacities.
• Manage evaluation contracts and agreements.

Attitude, Behaviour, Skills & Experience Required
Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (BAC+5) in a Development Field, Social Science, Economics, or relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible professional experience in a performance monitoring and/or evaluation role with an international development organization.
• Familiarity with different donors and their operations preferred
• Languages:
  • Fluency in English and/or French
  • Proficiency in one of the local Languages strongly preferred but not required.
• Computer literacy in current MS Office programmes and special task-related software is a prerequisite
• Experience acquired in the INGO or NGO, preferably in a multicultural setting, would be an advantage
• Demonstrated ability in data analysis, project design, monitoring, and evaluation of development activities.
• 5 years’ experience developing results frameworks, logical frameworks, or similar tools for project design is required.
• Experience developing and/or using performance management plans or similar tools is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in monitoring and evaluating programs – including indicator development, study design, and data analysis—in multiple sectors. Experience using knowledge management software or database is highly desired.
• Maximum age for application 50 years

The position requires particularly the following attitude and behaviour:

• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to summarize disparate information in a clear and concise manner
• Excellent research and data collection methodology skills
• Ability to create organizational work plans based on higher-level goals
• Ability to lead and coordinate multiple offices through multiple step processes without being a direct supervisor (although appropriate authority will be given)
• Skills in supporting staff with a variety of levels of knowledge and capabilities
• Strong organizational skills in order to balance competing priorities
• Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Oral and written communication skills to deal effectively with mid and high level partner contacts, the host government, and the local communities.
• Ability to apply Agency regulations and procedures to daily work requirements
• Excellent computer skills, including word processing, spreadsheet programs and data base management
• Ability to display cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Job Title: Translator (French To English)
Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Contract Duration: Three (3) years renewable subject to performance evaluation

Job Profile

• The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Translator, French Into English

The responsibilities of the position include particularly (but are not limited to):

• He or she will be responsible for reproducing conversations in another language for the audience’s understanding,
• Listens, understands and translates spoken and written conversations from English to French and vice versa,
• Coordinates the translation tasks of members of other translation teams before they are submitted,
• Translate texts from English into French or from French into English in various fields,
• Translate and interpret a variety of subjects at the same time, while guaranteeing a high level of accuracy, professionalism, faithfulness to the spirit and style of the source language,
• Edit, standardize, revise and finalize texts translated by other employees and contractual translators,
• Develop translation tools while ensuring standards of clarity, conciseness, style, etc.,
• Prepare project reports and documentation,
• Develop legal, technical and scientific glossaries relating to projects in progress,
• Consult experts in specialized fields to develop specialized knowledge in these fields for translation,
• Advise users and members of the English/French translation team on issues related to habits, cultures and protocol uses,
• Develop instructions and reference and a maintenance manual for the translation team,
• Prepare guidance documentation and project support systems.
• Reporting line: The Translator reports to the Head of Division of Information and Communication Technologies

Qualifications and experiences

• Master’s Degree in Translation or Interpretation;
• Five (5) years progressive experience in Translation/Interpretation in an international Organization;
• Technical competencies: This position requires the candidate to have excellent experience in technical translation;
• Writing: Communicate effectively in writing with others as required by the reader/audience;
• Information gathering and research: Know how to find information and identify the essential ones;
• Information organization: Structure, organize and classify the various pieces of information;
• Practical learning: Use new materials or information to generate implications in translation;
• Professional secrecy;
• Use of Computer-Assisted Translation tools, preferably SDL Trados Studio 2019;
• Maximum age: 45 years

Job Title: Fisheries and Aquaculture Expert

Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Contract Duration: Three (3) years renewable subject to performance evaluation

Job Profile

• In a bid to strengthen its staff, LCBC is recruiting one (1) Fisheries and Aquaculture Expert to serve at its Executive Secretariat located in Ndjamena, Republic of Chad.

The responsibilities for this position include:

• Collect the data (together with basic GIS information) and prepare the annual reports on: – Fishing and aquaculture productions (in fresh, smoke, salted and dried form) – fishing effort, – fishermen (professionals, agro-fishers)-the migration of fishermen, – the main commercial fish species, – Accompanying member states in the context of harmonising their policy, strategy, fisheries and aquaculture regulations in the basin, To provide the secretariat for the cross-border expert working group on fisheries resources and aquaculture;
• Working with ecosystem and water resource experts in preparing CBLT’S integrated reports on the state of the Lake Chad Basin in collaboration with the ILEC Planning and Strategy expert; Work with national authorities to collect and analyze the required data; Make recommendations on future activities related tO the PAS and CBLT’s GIRE Plans; Provide leadership and guidance for the following functions related to the position.
• Ensure that an appropriate performance evaluation mechanism is put in place, accepted by all and applied to all functions in the area of Responsibility for the position Prepare a succession plan for his own position but also for the important functions related to this.

Qualifications, Skills, & Experiences required

• Degree in Engineering specializing in continental fishing and aquaculture at Master’s level – 10 years of professional experience in a similar field;
• 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial position in a similar context;
• Excellent leadership, management and communication skills; Lead a multidisciplinary and multicultural team;
• Good personal organization with the ability to establish priorities effectively and adapt to rapid change;
• Mastery of the computer tool (MS Office and other specialized software) is mandatory;
• Experience in the public sector or in an NGO, preferably in a multicultural environment, would be an advantage.
• Language ability: Perfect command of the French and/or English language is required
• Maximum Age: 50 years.

Job Title: Internal Audit Assistant

Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Contract Duration: Three (3) years renewable subject to performance evaluation

Job Profile

• The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for an Internal Audit Assistant.

The responsibilities of the position include particularly (but are not limited to):

• Shall assist the Financial Controller in the internal Audit of the Commission;
• Shall support in examining the operating practices, financial and risk management process to LCBC, Conducting audit inspection in member countries as assigned by FC during his monitoring controls;
• Involve in compiling and implementing the annual internal audit plan;
• Report to the financial Controller for all audit assignments carried out.
• Assist the Financial Controller in the audit of the annual activity from the financial point of view.
• And any other duty as may be assigned by the Financial Controller

Reporting line:

• The Internal Audit Assistant reports to the Financial Controller

Qualifications and Experiences

• University degree in Accounting
• At least 5 years of work experience in internal and external auditing.
• Excellent management and communication skills.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
• Good personal organization with ability to prioritize effectively and adjust to rapidly changing situations.
• Computer literacy with sound skill in MS word, Excel, PowerPoint, ability to use TOMPRO and any other accounting software.
• Fluency in the two LCBC working languages (French and English).
• Must be a team player with the ability to multi-task as well as flexible, and can work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of the policies of the basin institutions and/or trans boundary water management programmes and projects and would be an asset.
• Good knowledge of administrative procedures and regulations required by various donors is necessary.
• Professional membership of a reputable accounting body
• Maximum age: 42 years.

Job Title: Technical Director
Location: N’Djamena, Chad
Reporting line: Executive Secretary
Contract Duration: Three Years, Renewable

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop LCBC’ annual work plan for the implementation of the Strategic Action Programme (SAP) in collaboration with the Directorate of Administration and Fi-nance (DAF) and all divisions and units of the LCBC ;
• Monitor the implementation of Lake Chad Basin’s Strategic Action Programme (SAP);
• Facilitate the implementation of national action Plans (NAPs);
• Ensure the smooth implementation of activities, the quality of service and the performance of technical divisions;
• Ensure adequate planning and mobilization of resources within technical divi-sions;
• Keep himself abreast of developments in technical projects and programmes hold quarterly technical assessment meetings with technical divisions;
• Prepare the LCBC annual activity report in collaboration with the Directorate of Administration and Finance and all the divisions and units of the LCBC;
• Select and initiate research or impact studies following the SAP in collaboration with technical divisions;
• Supervise the identification of urgent needs and actions required in the basin as well as the preparation of proposals for external funding for research and the implementation of said measures;
• Identify and meet the needs of the Technical Department;
• Identify, investigate and resolve misunderstandings between technical divisions (skills, resources, etc.) and ensure transparency and communication within the Technical Department;
• Prepare the annual activity report;
• Ensure a strategic consistency between the strategic development and the needs of the LCBC and its leadership;
• Supervise and coordinate divisions under his authority;
• The incumbent is required to generate tangible results that are consistent with the In-stitution’s objectives.

Attitude, Behavior, Skills and Experience required
Education and Qualification:

• Master (BAC+5) in Natural Resource Management; Engineering (Water, Civil Engineering or Agriculture); Rural Development or Project Management; having a Ph.D. is an added advantage.

Experience:

• 20 years of continuous experience and knowledge in setting up and managing projects and change processes;
• At least 15 years of experience in the coordination, implementa-tion, monitoring and evaluation of policies, projects and pro-grammes ;
• 10 years of experience in a supervisory and management position in a similar context ;
• Experience working in a conflict and crisis environment required;
• Maximum age required: 54 years.

Skills:

• Mastery of programmes management procedures, modalities and tools within an international organization is required ;
• Strong organizational capacity with the skill to prioritize tasks and adapt to rapid changes ;
• Knowledge of the policy of basin organizations and/or transbound-ary projects and programmes ;
• Experience in cooperation actions funded by different donors and a number of successful projects (success stories) is required.

Languages:

• Fluency in English and French;
• Proficiency in one of the local languages desired.

Computer skills:

• Perfect knowledge of MS Office programmes and specific software required.

Attitude and Behaviour
Managerial skills:

• Ability to chair meetings effectively and efficiently ;
• Excellent leadership, management and communication skills as well as the supervision skills of a multidisciplinary and multicultural team ;
• Have a sense of strategy, a great capacity for analyzing actions from the perspective of stakeholders, ability to translate strategies into binding action plans ;
• Recognized organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effec-tively and adapt to rapid changes.

Behaviour in society:

• Ability to communicate with top management, to convince and support collaborators while remaining rigorous;
• Be tenacious;
• Have a spirit of openness in terms of intercultural collaboration ;
• Ability to establish fast and intense relationships ;
• Ability to convince and negotiate ;
• Ability to resolve conflicts;
• Ability to work under pressure and within prescribed deadlines.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Complete Application files to the Office of the Executive Secretary of LCBC at the following address:
Place de la Grande Armée,
P.O. Box 727, N’Djamena,
Chad.
Or email at: vacancy@cblt.org and should include the following documents:

• A handwritten application,
• A letter of motivation,
• A certificate of non-conviction not more than 3 months old,
• A certificate of nationality,
• Employment certificates,
• Certified true copies of certificates,
• A signed CV,
• Two passport-size photographs.

Application Deadline 1st March, 2020.