Jobs Vacancies at East African Community (EAC)

Job Title: Director Customs
Employer: East African Community (EAC)
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Reports to: Director General (Customs and Trade)
REF: EAC/HR/2016-17/14

Duties:
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.

Education
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;

Experience
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

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested Ugandan candidates are advised to send their applications, detailed curriculum vitae, photocopies of academic certificates, names and contact details of three (3) referees, and a copy of National Identity Card, Birth Certificate or Passport showing the date of birth. Please quote the respective reference number on both the application letter and the envelope. For electronic submissions, please quote the respective reference number on the subject of the email and forward to the address given below.

NB:
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.

The Secretary General,
East African Community,
P. O. Box 1096 Arusha - Tanzania.

E-mail to: vacancies@eachq.org

Deadline: Friday, 21st July 2017 by 5:00pm