MSF – Holland
Transport & Customs Officer
Main Purpose: In accordance with MSF procedures and in collaboration with the Supply department and the Warehouse supervisor, ensure an efficient shipment of goods for the proper running of the mission.
Accountabilities
- In conjunction with the Supply department and Warehouse supervisor, manages and plans the shipment of goods from Kenya to the projects choosing the best possible transport means.
- Is responsible for the reception of international freight and its forwarding to Lokichokio and the projects. Is responsible for all customs (import, export and transit) and administrative related issues.
- Arranges the shipment of goods purchased locally and manages all related administration.
- Regularly assess the market (companies, prices, services, delays,…), and proposes different third party providers for validation.
- Coordinate and control the operation of vehicles according to MSF security rules and supervise the fuel consumption.
- Supervise the driver(s) including ensuring they perform their duties, annual evaluation, coordination of daily work schedule, train if needed.
- Manages the custom clearance, including preparation and submission of documentations, representing MSF during customs examination, payment of duty and taking delivery of cargo from customs after clearance.
- Maintain an up to date guideline of custom procedures in Kenya.
- Entering all transport requests and invoices in the logistics system and preparing reports including the monthly budget estimate for the Finance department and the status of export documents. Ensuring clear and transparent working procedures/database.
- Facilitation and processing of the exemption tax documents.
- Liaison with the field regards to export documents and alert them in time about any problems.
- Receive and process tranport requests from the field and give a timely feedback on the status of the requests.
Requirements
Education
- Essential Secondary education.
Essential
- East Africa Customs Freight Forwarders Practictising License (EACFFP)
- Trained in Simba Tradex and ORBUS/Kentrade
Experience
- At least 2 to 3 years experience in the logistics department
Languages
- Essential mission working language and local language.
Competencies
- Results
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Commitment
- Service
- Stress Management
How to Apply:
Please send your CV, Letter of Motivation and References to:
nsc-rm@oca.msf.org
Deadline: 08 January, 2016
Only candidates selected will be contacted for interview