Budget Officer at Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)

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.