Organization: MSF OCA - Nairobi Supply Centre
Position: Transport and Customs Officer
Unit: Logistics
Duty Station: Nairobi
Purpose of the position
To successfully process transport and custom related operations for MSF OCA
Nairobi Supply Centre.Position: Transport and Customs Officer
Unit: Logistics
Duty Station: Nairobi
Purpose of the position
Major Duties and Responsibilities
Customs:
- Be responsible
for the preparation of import/export and transit documents following the
Kenya customs regulation and laws.
- Receive
international cargo and process outbound cargo from Nairobi to regional
MSF missions;
- Liaise
with the field in regards to export documents and make sure the documents
are endorsed on time;
- Manage
MSF interests (in the TG and others) through stock inventories and
monitoring of stock requests;
- Maintain
an update guideline of customs procedures in Kenya;
- Liaise
with relevant authorities concerning custom and transport issues;
- Together
with the General Manager is the overall responsible for all customs
issues;
Transport:
- Receive
and process transport request
- Take
the overall responsibility of loading and offloading trucks at the
warehouse
- Responsible
for the necessary paperwork (freight manifest, packing lists, insurance,
donation certificates, etc.);
- Receive,
check and forward transport related invoices.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
- Proven
experience in transport & custom management, preferably within
humanitarian organizations
- Sound
knowledge of customs procedures, applicable laws and regulations;
- Demonstrable
familiarity with the KRA and related laws, procedures and practices;
- Confirmed
knowledge of KAA and KPA procedures, regulations and related laws;
- Strong
negotiation skills and diplomatic attitude;
- Excellent
computer skills mainly in Microsoft office (word, xls and access);
- Well
organized and able to prioritize workload, using initiative when
appropriate;
- Able to
cope with stress;
Application by e-mail to: nsc-med@oca.msf.org
Closing date: March the 9th 2012.
Only candidates short-listed for an interview will be contacted.