Customs Consultant (Humanitarian goods clearance)
Assist in customs processing of humanitarian supplies
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Overview
Assist in customs processing of humanitarian supplies
You have:
- University degree in business administration, law, engineering, or related area
- Minimum 5 years of experience in methodology, training, planning, administration or related area
- Experience of working in customs administration/revenue authority
- Experience in customs computerization
- Experience of work for international organization would be an advantage
- Fluency in English
Result of Service The consultant's services will contribute to the further facilitation of customs processing of humanitarian supplies by the UN agencies to Afghanistan and other post-conflict countries.
Work Location Home based
Expected duration 5 months
Duties and Responsibilities Within the UNCTAD-UNDP Afghanistan project the ASYCUDA Exemptions System should be upgraded to facilitate customs processing of the UN humanitarian consignments for Afghanistan.
Under the supervision of the UNCTAD Automated System for Customs Data (ASYCUDA) Regional Coordinator for the CEE, Central Asia and Afghanistan, the Consultant will be required to undertake the following tasks
- Review of ASYREC System for its development and implementation in Afghanistan; - Comparison of the current Exemption System v/s the new ASYREC system in Afghanistan context; - Provide Recommendations for the development and implementation of ASYREC system in Afghanistan; - Extraction list of emergency items to be included in the ASYREC system in Afghanistan; - Provide Recommendations for connecting ASYREC with Exemption System; - Assist in the Population of Reference Tables in ASYREC system;
Qualifications/special skills University degree in business administration, law, engineering, or relared area Minimum 5 years of experience in the areas of methodology, training, planning, administration or related area is required. Experience of working in customs administration/revenue authority is required. Experience in customs computerization is required. Experience of work for international organization would be an advantage
Languages Fluency in English
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 your experience with customs administration? | This question assesses your direct experience and understanding of customs processes. | Highlight specific roles where you managed or worked with customs operations. |
| What recommendations would you give for improving customs processing? | This question tests your analytical and problem-solving skills regarding customs systems. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach the development and implementation of new systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have in training staff on customs processes? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Have you worked with international regulatory bodies? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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