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Applications are invited from suitably qualified citizens of East Africa (Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and the United Republic of Tanzania) for the following vacant positions at the East African Community.
1. PRINCIPAL CUSTOMS OFFICER (TARIFF AND VALUATION) (REF: EAC/2010/001)
Grade: P3
Directorate: Customs
Department: Tariff and Valuation
Reports To: Director, Customs
Main purpose of the job:
To coordinate, guide, monitor, initiate review and advise on application of EAC tariff regimes, valuation and rules of origin in accordance with the EAC Customs Laws and International Conventions and practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications and experience:
A Master's degree in the field of Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Law or a related field. Specialized training in customs is a must. At least 10 years experience related to customs and trade policies with 5 years at senior level.
Skills and competences:
Specialized training in customs valuation and classification. Proficiency in computer applications. Management skills, networking skills, research skills, supervisory skills, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Age: 30-50 years
Apply to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P.O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: 007 27 2502455/2504481
E-mail: eac@eachq.org
To be received not later than 24th September, 2010
1. PRINCIPAL CUSTOMS OFFICER (TARIFF AND VALUATION) (REF: EAC/2010/001)
Grade: P3
Directorate: Customs
Department: Tariff and Valuation
Reports To: Director, Customs
Main purpose of the job:
To coordinate, guide, monitor, initiate review and advise on application of EAC tariff regimes, valuation and rules of origin in accordance with the EAC Customs Laws and International Conventions and practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Supervise staff and plan the activities of the tariff and valuation department.
- Overall administration and monitoring application of the EAC Common External Tariff (CET) of the EAC.
- Provide technical advice, guidance and liaise with partner states, customs administrations on customs tariff and nomenclature.
- Initiate and co-ordinate studies and carry out research on custom tariff, valuation and rules of origin.
- Initiate review of the EAC tariff regimes based on the policy requirements and WCO update versions of the harmonized description and coding system.
- Work closely with World Customs Organization regarding new Development in the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems (HS) and ensure the decisions of the WCO regarding classification of goods is promptly disseminated to the Partner States.
- Monitor and guide the phasing out of internal tariffs according to the Customs Union Protocol.
- Develop strategies and plans on EAC tariff regime and valuation system consistent with WTO /WCO agreements and conventions.
- Liaise with Principal Trade Officer (Internal Trade) on the evaluation of trade flows and development of EAC Trade Reports.
- Develop system for exchange of information on administrative rulings on classification and valuation of goods between Partner States Customs Administration.
- Keep track of international events on Customs Valuation (WTO/WCO) and disseminate and guide Partner States on application.
- Develop Customs Valuation guidelines and maintain a master valuation database for reference purposes.
- Identifying training needs and capacity building requirements of Partner States customs administration and develop training programmes on customs valuation, classification and rules of origin.
- Disseminate information and sensitive stakeholders' including development of user manuals on tariff, valuation and rules of origin.
- Co-ordinate, monitor and facilitate the administration and implementation of EAC rules of origin in EAC including circulation of signatures, verification and investigation processes, arbitration and provision of technical input.
- Initiate and co-ordinate review in the management and administration of the EAC Rules of Origin.
- Facilitate meeting related to customs technical aspects of valuation, classification and rules of origin.
- Undertake such necessary investigations, collections informing in collaboration with Partner States Revenue Authorities, on violations of rules of origin and
- Implement Council Decisions and prepare associated progress reports.
Qualifications and experience:
A Master's degree in the field of Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Law or a related field. Specialized training in customs is a must. At least 10 years experience related to customs and trade policies with 5 years at senior level.
Skills and competences:
Specialized training in customs valuation and classification. Proficiency in computer applications. Management skills, networking skills, research skills, supervisory skills, monitoring and evaluation skills.
Age: 30-50 years
Apply to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P.O. Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: 007 27 2502455/2504481
E-mail: eac@eachq.org
To be received not later than 24th September, 2010