Import & Export Officer at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

About the Job

• The Import and Export (IMPEX) Officer organizes and monitors custom clearance, import/export, and transportation of goods in Somalia. S/he ensures that the stipulated local and global practices and guidelines are adhered to.
• This is a national/resident position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages all customs formalities as per country regulation and law and according to ICRC regulations
• Determines mode of shipment, utilizing knowledge of shipping procedures, routes, and rates and following the institutional strategies and the objectives
• Prepares shipping documentation, maintains shipping records, and organizes logistics for cargo shipment
• Ensures that the current national and international import/export regulatory requirements are communicated and applied
• Organizes clearing and forwarding for all incoming and outgoing goods by road, sea and air from the different official entry and exit points
• Communicates status of Shipping/ Goods receipt to all concerned parties and provides tracking or shipping history information to customers through the available system
• Manages the Suppliers Requests for transport, cargo handling and storage, and ensures the validation and recording according to ICRC processes
• Processes invoices from the suppliers, and ensures that all supporting documents are available before approval and payment
• Ensures compliance with established financial procedures, especially regarding authorization of expenditure and approvals
• Prepares tenders, evaluates offers, and prepares selection tables and contracts
• Adheres to the reporting and claim procedures in accordance with ICRC guidelines

Minimum qualifications and required competencies

• Bachelor`s degree in Purchasing and Supply Management or equivalent qualifications in relevant field of study
• Certification in Clearing and Forwarding
• 5 years’ experience in clearing and forwarding in a busy environment
• Proven knowledge of Customs and Import-Export procedures
• General knowledge on Dangerous goods regulations
• Highly organized with excellent planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent command of English language
• Ability to work independently and in a multicultural environment
• Ability to provide from a software data extraction and statistical report
• Solid experience in data management and familiar with various databases/software