Customs Officer Jobs at East African Community

Job Title: PRINCIPAL CUSTOMS OFFICER (TARIFF & VALUATION)
(REF: EAC/HR/2012/002)
Grade: P.3
Organ: EAC Secretariat
Directorate: Customs
Department: Tariff and Valuation
Reports to: Director, Customs
Main Purpose of the Job:
To co-ordinate, guide, monitor, initiate review and advise on application of EAC tariff regimes,
valuation and rules of origin in accordance with the EAC Customs laws and International
conventions and practices.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Supervise staff and plan the activities of the Tariff and Valuation Department.
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2. Overall administration and monitoring application of the EAC Common External Tariff
(CET) of the EAC.
3. Provide technical advice, guidance and liaise with Partner States Customs
administrations on Customs Tariff and Nomenclature.
4. Initiate and coordinate studies and carry out research on customs tariff, valuation and
rules of origin.
5. Initiate review of the EAC tariff regimes based on the policy requirements and WCO
updated versions of the harmonised description and coding system.
6. Work closely with World Customs Organization regarding new development in the
Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding Systems (HS) and ensure the decisions
of the WCO regarding classification of goods is promptly disseminated to the Partner
States.
7. Coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Community tariff preference in
accordance with the Customs Union Protocol.
8. Develop strategies and plans on EAC tariff regime and valuation system consistent with
WTO/WCO Agreements and Conventions.
9. Liaise with Principal Trade Officer (Internal Trade) on the evaluation of trade flows and
development of EAC Trade Reports.
10. Develop systems for exchange of information on administrative rulings on classification
and valuation of goods between Partner States Customs administration.
11. Identify training needs and capacity building requirements and develop regional training
programmes on customs valuation, classification and rules of origin.
12. Disseminate information and sensitise stakeholders including development of user
manuals on tariff, valuation and rules of origin.
13. Coordinate, monitor and facilitate the administration and implementation of EAC Rules of
Origin in EAC including circulation of signatures, verification and investigation processes,
arbitration and provision of technical input.
14. Facilitate meetings related to Customs technical aspects of valuation, classification and
Rules of Origin.
15. Follow up on the implementation of Council Decisions and prepare progress reports; and
16. Promote a positive corporate culture and image of EAC.
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Qualifications and Experience:
A Master’s degree in Economics, Commerce, Business Administration, Customs, Law or a related
field. Specialized training in Customs is a must. 10 years’ experience related to customs and
trade policies with five (5) years at senior level. Specialized training in Customs valuation and
classification is essential.
Skills and Competences:
Proficiency in computer applications, innovation, mentoring, performance management,
planning, project development and management, team building, negotiation, networking,
research, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation..
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
This post is tenable on a five (5) year contract term renewable upon satisfactory performance.
This position is subject to the application of the Quota System.
FRINGE BENEFITS
All posts offer attractive fringe benefits including housing allowance, transport allowance,
education allowance, a medical scheme, and insurance cover.

TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit their applications by registered mail, courier service, e-mail
or dispatch together with Curriculum Vitae, copies of both academic and professional
certificates and testimonials, names and addresses of three referees, and day time telephone
contact to:
The Secretary General
East African Community
P. o Box 1096
Arusha - Tanzania.
Fax No: +255 27 2504255/ +255 27 2050281
E-mail: vacancies@eachq.org
To be received not later than 27th March 2012.
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Female Candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
The East African Community will only respond to those candidates who meet its requirements.