Jobs at The Southern African Customs Union

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 qualifi ed and experienced citizens of the SACU Member States to submit their applications for the following 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.

The Position: Tariff Board Co-ordinator (Ref: TBC)

Main Purpose of the Job:
To coordinate the establishment of the SACU Tariff Board and National Bodies in the Member States, develop policies and procedures for the functioning of the Tariff Board and National Bodies as well as to engage Member States to facilitate the establishment and operationalization of the National Bodies.

Requirements

Key Areas of Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the establishment of the Tariff Board.
• Implements a project plan for the establishment of the Tariff Board.
• Monitors activities in the Member States related to the establishment of National Bodies.
• Provides technical support to the BLNS countries in order to facilitate the establishment of National Bodies.
• Monitor and circulates to Member States customs tariff adjustment and investigation notices sent to the Secretariat by SARS and ITAC.
• Develops regulations for the implementation of Annexes B and C to the SACU Agreement, 2002, on the Tariff Board and National Bodies respectively.
• Develops policies and procedures that will ensure the effi cient functioning of the Tariff Board and National Bodies.
• Ensures accurate and timely preparation of status reports for Meetings of the SACU institutions and structures.
• Ensures the implementation of the SACU Council decisions relating to the establishment of the Tariff Board.
• Undertake research and analysis when required.

Educational Qualifications Required:

• Master’s degree in Economics, International Trade, Law, Business Administration or equivalent.

Relevant Work Experience and Competencies Required:

• At least 10 years’ relevant working experience, with some experience in international or governmental institutions.
• Five years’ experience in a managerial role.
• Knowledge of regional policy and trade related issues.
• Knowledge of international trade law and international agreements.
• Good working knowledge of the economic, political and legal aspects of regional integration.
• Good understanding of rules governing trade remedies and safeguard measures
• Good multistakeholders relationships management skills
• Understanding of Tariff policy in general and SACU Tariff policies
• Understating of national, regional and multilateral trading systems and rules
• Good interpersonal skills

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.