Budget Officer at Lake Chad Basin Commission

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 positions outlined bellow is therefore required to be filled by competent and capable persons from its member states:

Position: Budget Officer

Job Profile

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

• Directing and coordinating activities of personnel responsible for formulation, monitoring and presentation of budgets for controlling funds to implement program objectives of public and private organizations: Direct and support compilation of data based on statistical studies and analyses of past and current years to prepare budgets and to justify funds requested.
• Correlate appropriations for specific programs with appropriations for divisional programs and includes items for emergency funds.
• Review operating budgets periodically to analyze trends affecting budget needs.
• Consult with unit heads to ensure adjustments are made in accordance with program changes in order to facilitate long-term planning.
• Direct and realize preparation of regular and special budget reports to interpret budget directives and to establish policies for carrying out directives.
• Prepare comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services performed during previous fiscal years and submits reports to director of organization with recommendations for budget revisions.
• Submit proposed budgets to examining and fund-granting authorities to clarify reports and gain support for estimated budget needs.
• Make continuous short- and long-range studies

Qualification & Experience

• The Budget Officer must have a degree in Public administration, business administration, organizational development, Public finance management or related fields.
• 5 Years of progressive experience in budget planning and management in a reputable international organization
• Command of accounting and accounting principles sufficient to prepare complex and detailed financial and budgetary analyses and to address a variety of unit and departments budgetary issues.
• Excellent writing skills sufficient to draft professional reports and correspondence that is clear and concise.
• Attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills to work independently and to prioritize a heavy workload under the pressure of competing assignments.
• Demonstrated skill in quantitative financial analysis and budgetary control, with thorough working knowledge of general accounting principles and practices.
• Demonstrated skill in formulating and implementing financial policies and standards to ensure accountability and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Excellent computer skills and experience using spreadsheet, charting and other software tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Strong advanced technical experience in the use of financial software to develop and maintain financial models and automated financial reports.
• Fluency in English and/or French
• Proficiency in one of the local Languages strongly preferred but not required
• 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.

Method of Application

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