Transport and Customs Supervisor at Medecins Sans Frontieres West and Central Africa

Médecins Sans Frontières is a private, non-profit international humanitarian organization dedicated to providing medical assistance to populations in crisis, without discrimination and regardless of race, religion, gender, creed, or political affiliation.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Transport and Customs Supervisor

Location: Abuja (FCT) 

Accountabiltiies / Responsibilties (non-exhaustive list)

• Organize and follow up all customs clearance processes for air, sea, and road shipments
• Act as focal point with clearing and forwarding agents to ensure timely release of goods
• Liaise with Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Health, and other relevant authorities for duty exemptions and import licenses.
• Ensure registration and submission on the Single Window Trade Portal.
• Prepare and follow up Import Duty Exemption Certificates (IDEC), SONCAP, and End User Certificates (EUC).
• Ensure compliance with Nigerian customs regulations and MSF procedures.
• Plan and coordinate international and local transport according to cargo priority and operational needs.
• Receive international cargo and organize local shipments in collaboration with logistics and medical teams.
• Monitor and track shipments and resolve clearance or transport issues.
• Conduct transport market assessments and support tendering and contracting processes
• Prepare transport contracts and manage cargo bookings, including MSF flights.
• Maintain effective working relationships with customs authorities, government counterparts, transporters, and suppliers.
• Identify and maintain backup clearing and transport companies
• Provide accurate customs and transport data for monthly reporting
• Contribute to cost analysis and budget follow‑up (ARO, freight and customs costs)
• Identify legal opportunities for efficiency and cost savings
• Supervise staff and daily workers under responsibility
• Organize work schedules and ensure quality of work,

Required Skills and Competencies

• Education: Essential Technical Diploma, in Supply Chain or Transport.
• Experience: At least 2 to 3 years in Supply department and experience in the importation process of Nigeria is essential.
• Language: English
• Computer Literacy: Computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Internet, etc)
• Competencies: Result Orientation, Stress Management, Behavioral Flexibility and commitment to MSF Principles, Teamwork, and Cooperation

Renumeration
According to the MSFW salary scale (Level 6) in Nigeria.

Application Closing Date
24th April, 2026.