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• In charge of the supervision of staff,
  planning of activities and development of budgets for the Procedures and
  Facilitation Department.
• Coordinate, guide and monitor the development
  and implementation of regional policies, strategies, programmes and work
  plans on harmonisation of Customs procedures including the Single Customs
  territory;
• Manage the harmonization and simplifications
  of customs procedures, processes and documentation in line with WCO and
  WTO Agreements and recommendations to facilitate speedy clearance of goods
  in Customs;
• Keenly monitor progress of the Customs Union
  process and identify implementation gaps and design appropriate solutions;
• Coordinate and monitor the implementation of
  the WTO Trade facilitation Agreement at the regional level.
• Formulate proposals for studies and carry out
  research in areas of strategic importance that translate into enhancement
  of Customs procedures and trade facilitation in EAC;
• Regularly monitor and update Partner States
  on international trends related to Customs procedures and trade
  facilitation;
• Develop guidelines and work plans on customs
  integrity and model code of conduct for Customs administrations;
• Work closely with the Principal Trade Officer
  (Internal Trade) in developing management instruments for identification
  and elimination of customs related NTBs
• Develop standards and monitoring and
  evaluation tools for quality assurance of systems in Customs;
• Coordinate, develop and implement
  corroborative mechanisms with other public and private sector
  organisations to enhance implementation of regional customs programmes.
• Facilitate Policy organs and technical
  meeting;
• Implement Council decisions relevant to the
  Sector;
• Prepare and submit progress and annual
  reports;

• The ideal candidate for the East African
  Community Principal Customs Officer (Procedures & Facilitation) job
  vacancy must hold a Master’s degree in the field of Economics, Commerce,
  Business Administration, Law or an equivalent degree from a recognised
  University/Institutions. Specialized training in Customs is a must.
• A minimum of ten years’ relevant experience
  in Customs, five (5) of which should be at Senior level.
• Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in computer applications
  with hands-on skills in a Customs Computer system; Management skills,
  planning skills, negotiations skills, networking skills, research skills,
  supervisory skills, monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Age: Below 55 years

• Please submit your application either
  electronically or in hard copy but not both.
• Applications which do not: indicate
  nationality and age; the reference number; an application letter attached;
  have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional certificates;
  or fail to provide three referees shall be disqualified.

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