Import/Export (IMPEX) Officers at the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.

We are looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position below:

Job Title: Import/Export (IMPEX) Officer

Location: Abuja

Main Responsibilities

• Receives and expedites freight outside of Nigeria in collaboration with external commercial companies
• Follows up and ensure the messaging (monitoring, follow up and writing) and import/export documents (expedition details, acknowledgement of receipt, reclamations, note verbal, letters, etc.), including filing and archiving
• Verifies and submits to the relevant hierarchy and/or department the invoicing concerning the freight (custom invoices, freight forwarder invoices, etc.).
• Reports problems and/or irregularities regarding Impex as well as what touches security.
• Handles claims in conjunction with the logistician
• Maintains contact with freight forwarder and Border Clearing agents
• Remains up-to-date regarding customs regulations and changes that might affect the ICRC.

Required Qualifications

• First University degree or High School Diploma
• Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding would be an asset
• 2 Years working experience in a clearing and forwarding organization
• Confirmed ability in applying procedures
• Good knowledge of customs and Impex procedures
• Excellent knowledge spoken and written of English
• Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
• Valid IATA dangerous goods certificate

Personal Attributes:

• Communication skills
• Work independently
• Analytic skills

Application Closing Date
24th June, 2016

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to: [email protected]

Note

• Please clearly indicate "IMPEX Officer Abuja" as the subject of your application (Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
• The deadline for the submission of applications will be the date above. Late application will not be considered
• Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
• However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.