The International Committee of the Red Cross – ICRC- (www.icrc.org) is an independent humanitarian organisation, neutral and impartial. Abuja Delegation is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below
Under the direct supervision of the Import-Export Manager, the Import-Export Officer is responsible for ensuring that all imported, exported and in-transit goods are moved according to sound practices.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Obtains exemptions from national or regional authorities for goods that the ICRC imports.
- Receives and expedites freight out of the country or region of assignment in collaboration with external commercial partners.
- Is responsible for following up on, filing and archiving import-export documents.
- Ensures that records on bond data are available and up-to-date.
- Verifies invoices (from customs, freight-forwarders, etc.) and submits them to supervisors and/or department staff.
- Reports problems and irregularities in import-export activities; reports security issues.
- Works with logisticians to handle claims.
- Takes part in selecting external logistics providers (freight forwarders and carriers).
- Ensures that the latest customs regulations are communicated and applied
- On the basis of the import documents and specification of the goods, preparing official ICRC Proforma invoice. • Compiles of all relevant export custom documentation for custom clearance procedure • Draft claims related to ImpEx operations and submits to the ImpEx Manager.
- Reports on the occurred problems without any delay to the ImpEx Manager.
- Establishes weekly progress reports on status of shipments.
- Updates JDE, Dimpex, Profile and other databases.
- In absence of the ImpEx Manager, attend to the weekly meeting(s) in order to report ImpEx activity and issues and, advise eventual inquiries for the next shipment to plan.
- Arranges in coordination with the Vehicle Fleet Manager of the annual vehicle checkup and temporary importation procedures.
- Submits necessary correspondence and documentation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for the donation of vehicles.
Education and Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in import/export. A Master’s degree is an added value
- Three years of experience working in a clearing and forwarding company/organization.
- Proven knowledge of customs and import-export procedures.
- Certification in clearing and forwarding is an asset
- Valid IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations certification is an asset
Desired profile and Skills
- Excellent command (spoken and written) of English
- Computer skills (especially in logistics software – JDE/SAP)
SALARY RANGE (Gross) – 397,700 – 437,500 How to Apply
- Send Curriculum vitae, Application letter and NYSC Certificate to [email protected]
- Clearly indicate “ABJ202100243 Impex Officer ABJ” as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
- In the body of the mail, please indicate the following in the format as seen:
- Qualification(s)
- Current location
- Languages you speak
- Years of relevant experience
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 25.01.2022, 16:30hrs. Late application will not be considered Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Equal opportunities shall be provided to all employees and applicants for employment based on their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination based on race, colour, religion, sex, nationality, status, disability etc.
(Female candidates are encouraged to apply)
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
