Procurement Expert 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:  Procurement Expert

Job Profile

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

• Plan and organize the purchase and delivery of equipment, materials, stationery and office supplies and services.
• Negotiate with suppliers on prices, credit terms and discounts and arrange delivery schedules.
• Negotiate and administer contracts for purchase of materials, and/or services.
• Prepare and review requests for bids, process specifications and other exhibits required in the procurement process.
• Service tender board meetings and serve as secretary to the board.
• Arrange for the transportation of staff member’s households goods on initial recruitment, and separation from the service of the commission.
• Arrange transportation of equipment, documents and materials to conferences and meeting venues outside headquarters.
• Prepare periodic reports on procurement related expenditure and cost on procurement for budget purposes.
• Make an inventory and maintain LCBC’s movable and immovable assets.
• Organize and supervise warehousing and stock management for the commission.
• Propose an annual budget for new acquisitions
• Liaise with Chad Government authorities and other institutions to resolve problems with customs clearance, insurance, etc.
• Ensures the establishment of a single procurement management system comprising of (i) the planning of procurement operation, (ii) the monitoring of its progress, (iii) the analysis of the gaps between achievement and procurement plan.
• Ensures effective planning, monitoring and management of the entire procurement process of LCBC

Qualification & Experience

• Masters Degree in Management Sciences, Business management, supply chain management, material management from a recognized institution.
• A diploma in purchasing and supply/ material management would be an added advantage.
• At least 10 experience in similar capacity, 5 of which must be with international organization years’ experience in the field of Procurement and purchasing.
• Knowledge and proficiency of the most commonly used software (MS- words, excel, power point etc.)
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 45 years old

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