The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Abuja Delegation is looking for suitable candidate to fill the vacancy below.
Import/Export (IMPEX) officer
Main Responsibilities:
Receives and expedites freight outside of Nigeria in collaboration with external commercial companies
Follows up and ensure the messaging (monitoring, follow up and writing) and import/export documents (expedition details, acknowledgement of receipt, reclamations, note verbal, letters, etc.), including filing and archiving
Verifies and submits to the relevant hierarchy and/or department the invoicing concerning the freight (custom invoices, freight forwarder invoices, etc.).
Reports problems and/or irregularities regarding Impex as well as what touches security.
Handles claims in conjunction with the logistician
Maintains contact with freight forwarder and Border Clearing agents
Remains up-to-date regarding customs regulations and changes that might affect the ICRC.
Required Qualifications:
First University degree or high school diploma
Diploma in Clearing and Forwarding would be an asset
2 Years working experience in a clearing and forwarding organization
Confirmed ability in applying procedures
Good knowledge of customs and Impex procedures
Excellent knowledge spoken and written of English
Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office).
Valid IATA dangerous goods certificate
Personal Attributes:
Communication skills
Work independently
Analytic skills
How to Apply:
Persons interested and qualified should send application letter, curriculum vitae and contact details of three referees to
Please clearly indicate “IMPEX Officer Abuja” as the subject of your application
(Applications intended for this role without this subject will not be treated)
The deadline for the submission of applications will be 24.06.2016. Late application will not be considered
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
However, ICRC will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) is an impartial, neutral and independent organisation whose exclusively humanitarian mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflict and other situations of violence and to provide them with assistance.
For more information about the ICRC, please visit our website www.icrc.org