Department:            Import Department

Accountable to:        Foreign - Procurement Division 

Duty Station:            Addis Ababa

The Senior Import Officer plays a key role in overseeing and managing the importation process, ensuring compliance with regulations, and optimizing efficiency. This position involves coordination with suppliers, customs authorities, and internal stakeholders to facilitate the smooth flow of imported goods.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION:

1.    Coordinate with international suppliers to obtain necessary documentation, such as commercial invoices, packing lists, and certificates of origin.

2.    Ensure compliance with import regulations and customs requirements for all imported goods, including tariff classifications, duty rates, and trade agreements.

3.    Prepare and submit import documentation, including import declarations, customs clearance forms, and import permits, to customs authorities.

4.    Liaise with customs brokers and freight forwarders to arrange for the clearance and transportation of imported shipments.

5.    Monitor the progress of import shipments and resolve any issues or delays that may arise during the customs clearance process.

6.    Maintain accurate import records and documentation, including import licenses, customs declarations, and shipping documents, in compliance with record-keeping requirements.

7.    Coordinate with internal departments, such as procurement, logistics, and finance, to ensure timely receipt and payment of imported goods.

8.    Stay informed about changes in import regulations, trade policies, and customs procedures that may impact import operations.

9.    Identify opportunities to streamline import processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency in import operations.

10.    Provide guidance and support to junior import staff, including training on import regulations and procedures.

Job Requirements

Basic Education: 

1. BA in Management/Economics/Accounting/Logistics and supply chain management or other related field.

2. Preferable for having training in Ethiopian Electronic Single window

Work Experience:

1. Experience Minimum 2 years in international business or customs related experience. 

Special Skills and Personal Qualities:

1. Written/Oral Communication: Demonstrates ability for self-expression with clarity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

2. Judgment/Problem-Solving: Exercises discretion and develops sound decisions based on available information and criteria; facilitates difficult situations by identifying and resolving problems proactively and in a timely fashion.

3. Teamwork/Cooperation: Works effectively with peers, staff and superior(s); is able to achieve overall results and either leads or participates in group efforts in a cooperative, dependable manner.

4. Initiative: Assumes independent initiative by using resourceful and imaginative ideas to improve performance at department and company levels.

5. Flexibility/Adaptability: Demonstrates ability to respond/adjust quickly and smoothly to new and changing conditions. 

6. Planning and Prioritizing: Demonstrates the ability to establish objectives, strategies, and action plans; as well as the ability to prioritize realistically and effectively with strong organizational and leadership skills.

7. Knowledge of/Compliance with Policies: Exhibits excellent knowledge of and effectiveness in applying Ethiopian tax laws, import and export rules and regulations, and company and departmental policies and procedures with comprehensive business promotion skills and practices.

8. Other Skills and Abilities:

9. Ability to work under pressure.

10. Good personality and integrity.

11. Must be multi-task oriented and flexible to assist in a variety of tasks.

12. Ability to analyze information. 

13. Continuous process improvement focused.

14. Esw knowledge 

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