Customs Consultant (E-Borders)
Contribute to formulating a practical roadmap for trade facilitation in Mongolia
Overview
Contribute to formulating a practical roadmap for trade facilitation in Mongolia
You have:
- A First level university degree in Public administration, International trade, Customs, Economics, Law, Finance or related field is required.
- Minimum of 2 years Experience in the areas of trade facilitation, integrated border management, customs and international trade or related area is required.
- Experience of dealing with cross-border customs transit and risk-management is required.
- Experience of dealing with Customs modernization projects is desirable.
- Experience of work in Customs Administration and in international environment is desirable.
- Fluency written and oral in English is required.
Contract
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Result of Service
The consultant will contribute to formulating the practical, evidence-based roadmap for trade and transit facilitation in Mongolia
Work Location
Home based
Expected duration
01 Mar to 30Aug 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for CEE and Central Asia, the incumbent will undertake the following duties: Support the UNCTAD International staff in the adaptation and customisation of e-Borders components to Mongolia national requirements. Translation of the e-Borders screens, messages and reports into the national language(s)/ alphabet(s); Definition/amendment of the Customs’ processing-flows related to the transit of goods through Mongolia territory. Definition/amendment of the Customs’ processing-flows for transit sheds, guarantees and other components. Assistance in Testing of e-Borders prototype, including Support the piloting of e-Borders components
Qualifications/special skills
A First level university degree in Public administration, International trade, Customs, Economics, Law, Finance or related field is required. Minimum of 2 years Experience in the areas of trade facilitation, integrated border management, customs and international trade or related area is required Experience of dealing with cross-border customs transit and risk-management is required. Experience of dealing with Customs modernization projects is desirable Experience of work in Customs Administration and in international environment is desirable
Languages
Fluency written and oral in English is required
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a customs modernization project? | The interviewer wants to understand your project management skills and experience in customs projects. | Detail your role in the project, challenges faced, and how you ensured successful implementation. |
| How do you approach the adaptation of international standards to local customs regulations? | This question assesses your ability to customize solutions based on local requirements. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you dealt with complex cross-border transit issues. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to translate e-Borders components into national languages? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share an example of how you have worked in an international customs environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |