TRACK FACILITATION OFFICER – LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS BOARD OF NAMIBIA 358 views

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The mission of the LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS BOARD OF NAMIBIA (previously Meat Board of Namibia) is to promote a conducive environment for sustainable livestock production, market growth, and diversification for livestock, meat, and livestock products.

The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) is looking for a dynamic and experienced:

Position: Trade Facilitation Officer
Location: Windhoek
Employment Type: Permanent

Principal Accountabilities:

• Manage the full permit lifecycle (issuance, verification, receipting, resetting, cancellations) and ensure compliance with SOPs and statutory requirements.

• Administer marketing schemes (Poultry Quota, Pork Market Share Promotion Scheme, Norway Quota) and supervise permit issuing staff for accuracy and efficiency.

• Provide user training and technical support for the Online Permit System and MPS, including resolving errors and registering new users.

• Monitor system usage, detect irregularities, produce compliance/performance reports, and maintain secure data backups.

• Support national and international trade facilitation initiatives (WTO, NTFC) and act as the technical focal point for improving trade processes.

• Lead efforts to simplify and standardize procedures, tools, and forms while engaging stakeholders to reduce inefficiencies.

• Compile, analyze, and disseminate trade and permit-related reports, and provide administrative support at industry meetings.

• Maintain document management systems, SharePoint filing, and website content, and liaise with DVS/customs on product classification.

• Conduct first-line audits on permit systems and users, ensuring adherence to SOPs and marketing schemes.

Key Requirements:

• Diploma (NQF 6) in Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Computer Literacy, or related commercial discipline.

• 3 years’ experience in a trade-related environment.

• Knowledge of the Harmonized System (HS codes), customer environment, and database administration is an added advantage.

• Code B Driver’s License and strong computer literacy (especially Microsoft Excel).