U.S. Embassy To Kenya Hiring Customs Expediter-Apply Now

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Facilitates smooth entry of USG personnel and VIPs through border entry points and international airports (primarily Jomo Kenyatta International airport (JKIA). Prepares and types documents and forms for shipments in and out of Nairobi for personal and USG property. Undertakes follow-ups for documents in various GoK agencies. Works under direct supervision of the local Customs & Shipping Supervisor.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Customs & Shipping Supervisor.

Assists with expediting immigration and customs formalities for USG personnel and VIP visitors upon arrival or departure in Kenya, either at JKIA or at border points throughout the country. (30% of time)
Prepares documents related to incoming and outgoing shipments, specifically, customs clearance documentation associated with such shipments. (20% of time)
Facilitates the shipment of official property, equipment and personal effects for State, AID, DAO, FCS and other agencies of the U.S. Mission of roughly US$1 million per annum. (20% of time)
Maintains liaison with working level officials of the customs bureaucracy and may be required to deliver documents to the Kenyan Customs and Immigration offices on an as-needed basis. (20% of time)
Monitors pack-outs, departing Mission employees from their residences. (10% of time)

Note: This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by incumbent. Incumbent will be required to perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Evaluations

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE: Three years of administrative, freight forwarding and airline/travel agency experience is required. Knowledge of airport passengers and cargo handling is required

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

A good working knowledge of Kenya customs, immigration and airport operations requirements is required, as well as an understanding of privileged organizations under the Vienna convention.

Education Requirements:

Completion of High School is required.

Evaluations:

LANGUAGE:

Level IV English (Fluent, Reading/Writing/Speaking) (This may be tested) is required.
Level III Kiswahili (Good Working Knowledge, Reading/Writing/Speaking) is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Proficiency in Microsoft suites is required. Possession of driver’s license (Class B,C,E) for 5 years is required as incumbent will be self-driven to the airport and other out of office runs. Must be ready and willing to work on shifts that spread out at night and weekends; also, be able to deal with short notice needs to assist at the airport. Must have a high level of customer service skills, and the ability to type at least 30 words per minute. Standard numerical skills to include use of a calculator are required. The incumbent must be capable of manually lifting at least 25kg

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO): The U.S. Mission provides equal opportunity and fair and equitable treatment in employment to all people without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, marital status, or sexual orientation.

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