Technical Director at Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC)

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.