Project Management Expert

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:  Project Management Expert

Job Profile
The Executive Secretariat of the LCBC is currently searching for a Project Management Expert. The responsibilities for the position include, but not limited to:

• The Project Management Expert is responsible for successful implementation of preparation of the projects in line with the Community Development Plan (CDP): She/he will also be responsible for the following:
• Coordinates and manages LCBC projects, communications and events
• Assists in the coordination and implementation of the PID cluster projects including donor correspondence, ordering and installation of new projects and monthly reporting.
• In collaboration with the ICT division updates web site on projects being implemented by the LCBC.
• Ensures Recognition and maintains Stewardship of Donors by regularly producing lists and ensuring donors are appropriately recognized in LCBC communications and publications.
• Inform HR of training needs for staff working under projects and focal structures.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations for special events/functions and meetings; drafting and preparing correspondence for conducting fundraising events
• Provides support/assistance, on occasion, to donor related events as needed
• Donor Recognition Celebration, special Campaign events)
• Maintain relationships in the community for effective project design.

Qualification & Experience

• Master Degree in Social Science/Humanities, Law, International Relations and diplomacy, Economic planning field.
• At least 10 years’ experience in designing effective community development programs in /countries or rural settings
• Proven experience and ability to work with the private sector in identifying and delivering community development
• Solid skills and knowledge in social development including participatory development; rural livelihoods
• Knowledge of and work in member states rural communities adopting the Do-No-Harm approach
• Familiarity with different donors and their operations preferred
• 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
• Language: Fluency in English and/or French;
• Age limit: 45 years old

LCBC Offers

• Contract duration: 3 years (renewable) subject to performance evaluation
• Category: C4 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