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Direct Supervisor: Chief Legal Officer

Job Purpose:

To lead the Legislative and Operational Policy Unit.

Citizenship:

Namibian citizens shall enjoy preference.

Integrity:

Proof of no criminal record.

Minimum Qualifications:

A relevant, internationally recognised Master’s Degree (NQF 9).

Minimum Experience:

Eight (8) years’ relevant experience.

Professional Registration:

Admission as Legal Practitioner

Valid Drivers’ License.

Professional certification or accreditation will be an added advantage.

Key Performance Areas:

Accountable to the Director General Customs regarding the overall performance of the Customs (Legislative / Operational Policy) Department.
Manage the Customs (Legislative / Operational Policy) Department including overseeing the Manager: Operational Policy and International Agreements; Manager Legislative and Advisory Service; and Personal Assistant.
Oversee the development, review and implementation of all relevant policies, procedures, and protocols.
Participate in the strategic- and operational planning and execution processes of NAMRA.
Implement the Legislative / Operational Policy (Customs) Departmental Operational Plan within delegation of authority.
Monitor and evaluate the departmental performance against strategic- and operational plans.
Oversee the management of the Customs Legislative and Operations Policy function; Legislative, Objections function; Systems and Taxpayer Registration Services and Guidelines function; and Debt Management, Compliance and Investigations function.
Monitor the application of Customs and Excise processes and procedures at Regional and other offices to ensure consistent application of rules to minimise appeals.
Direct the Process rebates and the preparation of efficient appeals procedure.
Guide and lead the Customs (Legislative / Operational Policy) Department and oversee the implementation of performance management to capacitate the Department in executing its functions aligned with NAMRA’s vision and mission.
Account for the compilation, submission, and execution of annual Departmental budgets to the Director General Customs.
Develop and prepare funding proposals and reports against project and programme-based budgets.
Maintain prudent financial management and reporting controls.
Establish and maintain strong internal and external stakeholder relations and collaborate with relevant industry stakeholders as required.
Any other function delegated or related to the position.

Application Procedure

For application to be valid, a submission must be made within the stated deadline and comprise of the following:

A cover letter, providing a detailed motivation for the position, signed by the applicant.
An up to date detailed curriculum vitae, including at least two professional references.
Certified copies of the highest academic qualifications attained. Foreign qualifications must be evaluated by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and proof of evaluation of qualification should be attached.
Certified copies of Identity Documents and all other supporting documents.

NB: All appointments will be vetted according to the due process.

Only on-line applications via the website https://www.careers-page.com/visions-consulting will be accepted. Please select the relevant position you wish to apply for once directed to the Website.

Applicants are requested to also forward their documents to [email protected] and clearly indicate in the subject line of the email the position applied for.

Closing date: Applications must be submitted before close of business on 31 December 2020.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and no documents will be returned to applicants.

Director Legislative and Operational Policy (Customs)