The African Union is inviting applications for the position of Customs Clearing Officer for 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to trade facilitation and regional integration within Africa. If you are passionate about customs operations and compliance, apply now to join this dynamic organization and make a difference!
African Union Is Seeking A Customs Clearing Officer-2025 Apply Now
Organization Information
Position: Customs Clearing Officer
Reports to: Lead – Warehouse and Distribution
Directorate/Department/Organ: Africa CDC
Division: Supply Chain Division
Number of Direct Reports: 1
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Job Grade: P2
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Purpose of Job
Africa CDC plays a lead role in developing and supporting regional and local manufacturing across the continent as part of its mandate and function. Its mandate on local manufacturing includes, among others, technology transfer, access to raw materials, regulatory strengthening, financing, market shaping and pool procurement.
The Africa CDC’s Partnerships for African Vaccine Manufacturing (PAVM) Framework for Action sets an ambitious target of producing 60% of vaccines used on the continent.
Main Functions
The customs clearing officer will Manage and oversee all customs clearance activities for Africa CDC shipments, ensuring compliance with international trade regulations.
Specific Responsibilities
- Prepare and process import/export documentation according to customs regulations and requirements.
- Coordinate with customs authorities, brokers, and other relevant parties to facilitate the timely clearance of goods
Academic Requirements and Relevant Experience
University degree (bachelor’s degree) in shipping, maritime, logistics, supply chain International Trade, Business Administration or other relevant fields from a recognized academic institution with 5 years of working experience progressively responsible experience in customs clearance.
Required Skills
- In-depth knowledge of customs regulations and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in any of the AU working languages (Arabic, English, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Swahili) and working knowledge in another AU Languages will be an added advantage.
Leadership Competencies
Building relationships:
Flexibility
Risk Awareness and Compliance
Strategic Perspective
Driving Change
Core Competencies
Teamwork and Collaboration L1
Accountability awareness and Compliance
Learning Orientation
Communicating with impact
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Functional Competencies
Trouble shooting
Job Knowledge Sharing
Task Focused
Continuous Improvement Awareness
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