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Customs Expert Job in Democratic Republic of the Congo

Department/ Office
SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE FOR DEVELOPMENT AND TRADE EFFICIENCY DIVISION
Duty Station
KABUL; TIRANA; BUJUMBURA; KINSHASA; BANJUL; BAMAKO; BRAZZAVILLE; PRISTINA; GENEVA; PARAMARIBO
Posting Period
17 October 2011-16 November 2011
Job Opening number
11-ADM-UNCTAD SIDTED-20432-R-KINSHASA
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Org. Setting and Reporting
This post is located in the Automated SYstem for CUstoms DAta (ASYCUDA) Programme of the Division on Technology and Logistics of UNCTAD.
Responsibilities
The incumbent shall be responsible for the following main tasks:
Implementation of the UNCTAD ASYCUDA system in the National Customs Service (NCS), by
(a) analysing the existing national Customs related legislation, Customs regulations and Customs procedures from the viewpoint of the ASYCUDA implementation;
(b) providing assistance to NCS in the preparation of functional specifications for the NCS ASYCUDA prototype, in accordance with the national requirements, the international standards and best practice in the Customs sector;
(c) providing Customs and ASYCUDA functional assistance/support to NPT(National Project Team) in the prototyping, testing, piloting, rollout, functional administration and maintenance of the NCS ASYCUDA system;
(d) organizing and delivering ASYCUDA awareness sessions for NCS, other relevant governmental agencies and for the trade community, as well as ASYCUDA functional training for the NCS functional staff, including the functional administration, operation and maintenance of the NCS ASYCUDA system (e.g. all Single Administrative Document (SAD) regimes, Integrated Customs Tariff, reference data, taxation rules, risk-management, selectivity criteria etc);
(e) assisting NPT in the preparation of the NCS ASYCUDA functional documentation, including the NCS ASYCUDA user-manuals.
Further development/enhancement of the NCS ASYCUDA system, by:
(a) providing advice to NCS on the functional aspects of NCS ASYCUDA national extensions/e-Documents , with the view to ensure their full integration into the overall operational NCS ASYCUDA environment.
(b) assisting NCS to coordinate the development of the functional extensions/e-Documents of the NCS ASYCUDA system, and their integration into the operational NCS ASYCUDA e-Documents.
Coordination of the NCS ASYCUDA functional implementation with other governmental agencies'/organizations' activities related to the Customs sector by:
(a) advising the NCS on the Customs and functional implications for the NCS ASYCUDA system of other governmental agencies'/ organizations' activities related to the Customs sector (e.g. Chamber of Commerce -registration of importer/exporters, Ministries of Finance/Trade/Economy - taxation and licensing, express courriers - simplified procedures etc);
(b) coordinating the functional implementation of NCS ASYCUDA e-Documents with other governmental agencies'/organizations' activities/initiatives.
Assistance in UNCTAD project reporting and monitoring system by
(a) assisting the NPM (National Project Manager) in the preparation of Project Progress Reports for national counterpart authorities;
(b) preparing regular functional Project Progess Reports for the ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator in Geneva inclusive of the elements relating to the logical framework and monitoring plan.
Competencies
Professionalism: In depth knowledge and understanding of theories, concepts and approaches related to Customs procedures. Proven knowledge in the automation of Customs procedures. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges. Communication: – Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Client orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients" and seeks to see things from clients' point of view. Establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect. Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions. Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment and to maintain effective working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds; Demonstrated capacity to develop consensus among people with varying points of view; Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.
Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Economics, Law, Business Administration/Public Administration or related area. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
Work Experience
A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in dealing with the automation of Customs procedures, organizing and delivering Customs awareness sessions and Customs/functional training courses within governmental organizations or related field.
Languages
Fluency in one of the working languages of the UN Secretariat, English or French, (both oral and written) is required; knowledge of the other is desirable. Knowledge of another language, such as Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Spanish or Portuguese is an advantage.
Assessment Method
Competency-based interviews.
Special Notice
This post is financed for one year from the extra-budgetary funds. Extension of appointment will be subject to the availability of the funds.
- Priority consideration for vacancies at the P3 level will be given to internal candidates and candidates who have passed a competitive examination.
- Staff members are subject to the authority of the Secretary-General and to assignment by him or her. In this context, all staff are expected to move periodically to new functions in their careers In accordance with established rules and procedures.
- This vacancy is subject to availability of post.
United Nations Considerations
The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. (Charter of the United Nations - Chapter 3, article 8). The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.
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.
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