Job Summary
The jobholder shall be
responsible for coordination, implementation, interpretation and review of
customs laws, regulations, policies and procedures and departmental
representation at national, regional and international forums/bodies.
In addition, the role
coordinates the departmental initiatives on Audits and QMS (Quality Management
System) to ensure compliance with customs procedures. Further, the role is
responsible for licensing of Customs bonded facilities, transit trucks and customs
agents.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee and directing the development,
implementation, interpretation, application and advisory of Customs and
tax legislations, policy guidelines & strategies in collaboration with
relevant entities to enhance tax compliance and revenue collection.
- Facilitate and coordinating the review
and evaluation of existing customs and tax legislation and make
recommendations for amendments.
- Development and implementation of
strategies, policies, standards, initiatives, innovations, automation and
procedures of Policy, Quality Assurance & International Affairs.
- Establish and maintaining linkages with
relevant Government Agencies/ Departments, and local, regional and
international stakeholders for effective Customs operations.
- Oversee the national and regional fiscal
budgeting process for the department, licensing of Customs agents, Customs
bonded Facilities and Transit trucks.
- Coordinate implementation on Customs
audit recommendations and of Single Customs Territory.
- Coordinate day-to-day operations,
activities of departmental technical committee, implementing performance
management systems, supervision and development of staff.
- Develop budgets, work plans, collection
of revenue and ensuring efficient and effective utilization of resources
- Foster positive corporate culture,
ethics, change management and ensuring implementation of effective quality
and risk management systems.
Person specifications:
For appointment to this job, the
candidate must have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in relevant social
sciences, Business, Pure and Applied Sciences from a recognized and
accredited institution.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field
will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of ten (10) years relevant
experience, at least five (5) of which should be in senior and/or middle
management levels.
- Professional qualification and membership
to a relevant professional body in good standing.
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of
the Constitution 2010.
Key
competencies:
- Strategic leadership skills and
negotiation skills.
- Excellent communication and strong
interpersonal skills.
- Strong business acumen / business
orientation.
- Innovative thinking.
- Organisational skills.
- Resilience and adaptability.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving.
- Customer-centric approach.
- Professionalism, ethical judgment and
integrity.
How to Apply
