DIRECTOR: TRADE FACILITATION AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT - SOUTHERN AFRICAN CUSTOMS UNION (SACU)

The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has adopted a Vision and Mission statement and a new Work Programme for promoting sustainable development and deeper integration within the SACU region. The SACU Secretariat hereby invites suitably qualified and experienced citizens of the SACU Member States to submit their applications for the following position.

The Position: Director: Trade Facilitation and Revenue Management (Ref: D-TFRM)

Main Purpose of the Job:
To implement the SACU Agreement objectives regarding trade facilitation, trade liberalisation, revenue sharing, economic integration, enhanced economic development, diversification, industrialization and competitiveness; and promotion of the integration of Member States into the global economy through enhanced trade and investment.

Requirements

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Develops policy proposals on trade liberalisation, trade facilitation, management of the Common Revenue Pool and harmonization of customs and excise legislation.
• Develops technical and administrative procedures in the key trade facilitation and revenue management areas, for review and decision making by the SACU Institutions.
• Coordinates the preparation of economic policy briefs as well as reports on the performance of the SACU economies.
• Implements the SACU Revenue Sharing Formula in line with the objectives of the SACU Agreement.
• Manages trade data and maintains records of payments into and out of the Common Revenue Pool.
• Develops policy proposals to address unfair trading practices and enhance competition in SACU member states.
• Coordinates implementation of the trade facilitation programme including the transport sector programme.
• Develops co-operation mechanisms with relevant government structures and the private sector to support and promote the economic development of the SACU region.
• Supports and monitors the implementation of the SACU Tariff Policy.
• Supports and monitors the implementation of the agreements regarding Freedom of Transit of Goods within SACU member states in line with the objectives of the SACU Agreement.
• Researches, develops and facilitates the implementation of policies that will promote the integration of Member States into the global economy through enhanced trade and investment.
• Plans, prepares, submits and controls approved budget for the Directorate: Trade Facilitation and Revenue Management in accordance with SACU policies, standards and procedures on financial management and corporate governance.

Educational Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree in Economics, International Trade, Finance or equivalent post graduate qualification.

Relevant Work Experience and Competencies Required:

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience with at least 5 years at senior management level.
• Strong quantitative/statistical, analytical and data management skills.
• Computer literate in MS Office.
• Knowledge of regional and multilateral trading systems and rules.
• Understanding of the SACU trade policy environment including the economies of the individual Member States. Proven track record in working on trade facilitation, transport and macroeconomic policy issues will be an added advantage.
• Experience in engaging with regional and international organizations with a view to further technical cooperation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Must have strategic awareness
• Must have diplomatic skills and appreciation of protocol and etiquette
• Excellent conceptual, research and communication skills
• Good presentation skills
• Performance driven

Closing date and application instructions

Applications must be accompanied by a detailed CV, e-mail and telephone contact details, certified copies of ID, educational qualifications and at least 3 contactable references. Quote the reference number and job title. Applications must be submitted to Human Resources Manager, SACU Secretariat, Private Bag 13285, Windhoek Namibia. Fax: +264 61 245 611 or +264 61 279 864 / email: applications@sacu.int

The closing date for applications is 12th November 2015.

For further information, please visit our website at www.sacu.int.

Should you have received no response within 4 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful in this instance, as correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.

Location

Windhoek

Company

The Sunday Standard

Publication date

27.10.2015

Publication end date

19.11.2015