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• Initiate, coordinate and manage the
  development of EAC customs policies and strategies under the strategic
  leadership of the Director General (Customs and Trade);
• Lead and guide the development and monitor
  implementation of EAC Customs laws, procedure manuals and guidelines
  including providing technical interpretations of such instruments ;
• Provide direction and  in the implementation and consolidation
  of the Single Customs Territory (SCT) in liaison with  Customs administrations of Partner
  States including but not limited to strengthening interconnectivity of
  systems, sensitization and training and full roll out of SCT;
• Coordinate the development and
  implementation of consolidated annual work/operations plans and ensure
  complimentarily of synergies and cooperation within the sectors under
  supervision;
• Manage and guide the undertaking of research
  and studies in priority programme areas for the sectors under the
  directorate’s supervision;
• Build and maintain close working
  relationship with public and private sector agencies and government bodies
  of Partner States in the implementation of the Single Customs Territory;
• Work closely with relevant bodies such as
  WCO, WTO, UNCTAD on matters pertaining to customs and trade in the region
  and ensure dissemination and implementation of international standards and
  practices;
• Provide technical direction and input on
  customs matters in trade negotiations where EAC may be engaged;
• Offer managerial support and technical
  advice related to the sectors and staff under the directorate’s
  supervision;
• Coordinate the convening of technical
  meetings and present reports to the Policy organs for consideration
  including providing technical guidance during the meetings.
• Oversee  the development of the budget for the
  Directorate and in liaison with Director Trade discuss the same with the
  Director General(Customs and Trade) for consolidation, rationalization and
  finalization prior to presentation to the next level;
• Work closely with Staff under supervision
  of the directorate to develop specific, measureable, accurate, realistic
  and time bond (SMART) performance indicators, monitor and evaluate
  individual Staff performance by ensuring that the EAC performance
  evaluation/appraisal and feedback process is applied to all staff
  under  the directorate’s
  supervision;
• Oversee the implementation of Council
  decisions and consolidate progress and annual reports on status of
  implementation of the Council decisions/directives assigned to
  directorate;
• Prepare periodic reports and
  accountability on the performance of the directorate to the Director
  General (Customs and Trade) and agree on the areas to be prioritized;
• Ensure close working relationship with the
  Directorate of Trade to promote team work, enhance optimal utilization of
  resources, efficiency and build synergies;
• Perform any other duties as may be
  assigned by the Secretary General or Director General (Customs and Trade)
  from time to time.

• The ideal candidate for the East African
  Community (EAC) Director Customs career placement must hold a Masters
  Degree in Economics, Customs, International Trade, Law, Commerce, Business
  Administration or a related field. Must have undertaken specialised
  training in Customs;
• At least fifteen (15) years’ experience in
  a customs work, 8 years of which should be at senior management level in
  customs related environment. International exposure in customs matters
  will be an advantage
• Ability to provide technical and team
  leadership to the Directorate of Customs, create a conducive and
  empowering work environment which promotes creativity and innovation among
  staff, coach, mentor and motivate staff, manage diversity, conflict and
  change;
• Skilled in writing proposals and conducting
  research
• Effective communications skills
• Good presentation, conceptual, analytical,
  planning, negotiation, networking, Judgement and decision making skills.
• Ability to think and interact
  strategically and innovatively while exercising sound judgment.
• Capable of dealing with others
  appropriately and effectively.
• Computer skills are a must while research,
  networking, planning, teambuilding, management, leadership, analytical and
  negotiation skills are desirable.
• 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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