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• United States Agency for International
  Development (USAID)
• Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
• Peace Corps

• Prepares and maintains a numerical log
  of all protocol clearances and shipments for OBO Kampala (NOX/SPX)
  project.
• Orders supplies to support OBO Kampala
  (NOX/SPX) project activities in a timely and efficient manner including: –
  placing procurement requests to post’s Procurement section.
• Inputs data into the McNET customs
  portal. Attends to other office duties (filing documents, copying, answer
  phone calls and assemble reports)

• Prepares and processes cargo clearance
  documents with customs, Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and clearing
  agents.
• Manages the logistical activities
  required to have the goods delivered on time and safely; including
  coordination of shipping and clearing agents’ actions. Processes vehicle
  transfers/registrations/de-registrations
• Timely response to shipping agents and
  customers
• Maintains OBO Kampala shipping records
  for accounts purposes and works with post Kampala’s Financial Management
  Office to ensure; accurate accounts records for the section.
• Facilitates the clearance and delivery
  of Classified/Unclassified pouches.

• Meets TDY personnel and other official
  visitors at the airport, receives their passports and baggage tags, assist
  them through immigration & assists with Visa challenges if any, identifies
  the baggage, processes it through customs and leads the visitors to their
  waiting vehicle.

• Coordinates assigned visits from
  beginning to end. Prepares dip Notes to the MOFA, Requests for all
  necessary waivers through MOIA, VIP access through both MOFA & Entebbe
  international Airport VIP officials, and Tarmac Access through MOFA while
  closely coordinating with Aviation security. All these shall be processed
  through the official and approved processes to keep a diplomatic front for
  the U.S Embassy.
• On the expediting D-day, coordinates for
  the receiving team to receive VIPs either at tarmac or in the VIP lounge,
  receives Passports and baggage tags from the control officer upon arrival
  and ensures the passports go through immigration. On departure, the
  expeditor receives the bags and passports in advance, checks in the VIPs
  in advance of their arrival at the airport to minimize time spent in the
  VIP lounge before boarding the plane.
• Waits for wheels up and prepares a
  report to the supervisor after task is accomplished.

• The applicants for the US Embassy OBO
  Shipping Clerk & Expeditor job opportunity should have completed Secondary
  School (both “O” and “A” level Education from an
  accredited institution 
• At least three years of work experience
  in shipping, logistics, customs, or dispatching duties is required.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of
  local customs/shipping regulations and procedures is required.
• Knowledge of local traffic rules,
  regulations and patterns, should be well versed with local driving routes.
  
• Basic knowledge in vehicle safety and
  maintenance procedures, knowledge of the U.S. Embassy’s driving
  instructions, laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of office procedures, record
  keeping and filing systems.
• Ability to use Microsoft suites
  (outlook, word and excel), possession of a valid class B, DL & CM
  driving permit and ability to safely operate passenger and light cargo
  motor vehicles.
• Ability to follow instructions, good
  communication skills, able to work in a multi-cultured environment.
• Highly flexible and able to work long
  hours/weekends when required.
• Language Proficiency: Level III (Good Working Knowledge)
  speaking/reading/writing of English is required.

• Applicants shall be required to register
  under the careers page for US Embassy Kampala using the link, Click
  Here
• You will receive confirmation of
  registration and proceed to apply.
• On completion of this process you will
  receive an auto response via your email.

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