Customs Expeditor~US Embassy Tanzania Vacancy

CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: September 11, 2012

ALL ORDINARILY RESIDENT (OR) APPLICANTS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED WORK AND/OR RESIDENCY PERMITS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION.

The US Embassy is seeking an individual for the position of Customs Expeditor in the General Service section.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

Expedites the customs clearance and other host government approvals for incoming and outgoing shipments on household and personal effects and other property of U.S. Government citizen personnel and U.S. government equipment and supplies.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

75%

Process paperwork on all incoming and outgoing airfreight shipment with airport customs authorities. Shipments include both Embassy supplies and HHE and consumables of post personnel. Sees that all shipments are delivered to proper locations and reports directly to the General Services Officer regarding status of all pending air freight.25%

Accompanies incoming and outgoing U.S. citizen personnel at airport and railroad station. Facilitates customs clearance of their baggage and accompanies incoming passengers to their temporary Quarters. Process outgoing passengers through relevant airport authorities

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

All applicants must address each selection criterion detailed below with specific and comprehensive information supporting each item.

1. Education: Completion of Secondary School education (Form-VI) or equivalent required.
2. Prior experience: Should have three to five years minimum experience working for or with customs, clearing and forwarding and immigration officials in Dar es Salaam.
3. Language proficiency: Level III (good working knowledge) English and Kiswahili ability is required in speaking, reading and writing.
4. Knowledge: Thorough knowledge of all necessary forms for expediting passenger and air freight.
5. Skills and Abilities: Ability to verbally negotiate with customs and airport officials to ensure the most expeditious clearing of USG shipments. Communicate clearly and understandably with arriving passengers and with immigration officials. Computer skills in Windows, Word, Excel and Outlook required. Local driver’s license required, Class D

SELECTION PROCESS

When fully qualified, US Citizen Eligible Family Members (USEFMs) and US Veterans are given preference. Therefore, it is essential that the candidate specifically address the required qualifications above in the application.

ADDITIONAL SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Management will consider nepotism/conflict of interest, budget, and residency status in determining successful candidacy.

TO APPLY

Interested candidates for this position must submit the following for consideration of the application:

1. Universal Application for Employment as a Locally Employed Staff or Family Member (DS-174). A hard copy of the application form (DS-174) is also available at the American Embassy, gate 3; or
2. A combination of both; i.e. Sections 1 -24 of the UAE along with a listing of the applicant’s work experience attached as a separate sheet; or
3. A current resume or curriculum vitae that provides the same information found on the UAE (see section 3A below for more information); plus
4. Candidates who claim US Veterans preference must provide a copy of their Form DD-214 with their application. Candidates who claim conditional US Veterans preference must submit documentation confirming eligibility for a conditional preference in hiring with their application
5. Any other documentation (e.g., essays, certificates, awards) that addresses the qualification requirements of the position as listed above.

3A. If an applicant is submitting a resume or curriculum vitae, s/he must provide the following information equal to what is found on the UAE.

Failure to do so will result in an incomplete application.

A. Position Title
B. Position Grade
C. Vacancy Announcement Number (if known)
D. Dates Available for Work
E. First, Middle, & Last Names as well as any other names used
F. Date and Place of Birth
G. Current Address, Day, Evening, and Cell phone numbers
H. U.S. Citizenship Status (Yes or No) & status of permanent U.S. Resident (Yes or No; if yes, provide number)
I. U.S. Social Security Number and/or Identification Number
J. Eligibility to work in the country (Yes or No)
K. Special Accommodations the Mission needs to provide
L. If applying for position that includes driving a U.S. Government vehicle, Driver’s License Class / Type
M. Days available to work
N. List any relatives or members of your household that work for the U.S. Government (include their Name, Relationship, & Agency, Position, Location)
O. U.S. Eligible Family Member and Veterans Hiring Preference
P. Education
Q. License, Skills, Training, Membership, & Recognition
R. Language Skills
S. Work Experience
T. References

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO

American Embassy
Human Resources Office
P.O. Box 9123
Dar es Salaam

POINT OF CONTACT

Telephone: 229 4000, Ext: 4137/4148/4233/4024
Fax: 2294726 or 2294970

CLOSING DATE OF THE POSITION: September 11, 2012