Director Customs Trade Facilitation – Namibia Revenue Agency (NAMRA)

Direct Supervisor: Director General Customs

Job Purpose:

To lead the Customs Trade Facilitation Department.

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:

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 Trade Facilitation Department.
• Manage the Customs Trade Facilitation Department including overseeing the Manager: Customs Compliance Programme; Manager Client Services and Procedures; 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 Trade and Facilitation Customs Departmental Operational Plan within delegation of authority.
• Monitor and evaluate the departmental performance against strategic- and operational plans.
• Oversee the management of the Trade Facilitation Customs function.
• Direct the applications under various trade agreements; delegate the vetting of such applications and determine those that qualify to trade under the agreements.
• Oversee the advice provided to Government and the business community on the implementation of origin rules as applicable under African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and other relevant trade agreements.
• Manage the promotion of trade amongst international/foreign countries and ensure appropriate liaison with the Policy and Partnerships Division.
• Develop in-depth understanding of the trade environment and strategic enablers as well as bottlenecks for effective trade.
• Ensure that appropriate advice on matters relating to the Multi-lateral Trade Agreements are provided to members of the public either in writing or verbally.
• Guide and lead the Customs Trade Facilitation 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 recruitment@visions.com.na 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 electronic applications shall be accepted.

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