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• In charge of the supervision of staff,
  planning of activities and development of budgets for the Compliance and
  Enforcement Department;
• Formulate proposals for studies and carry out
  research in areas of strategic importance that translate into enhancement
  of Customs laws and compliance and enforcement in EAC;
• Develop policies, strategies, programs and
  work plans on Customs Compliance and enforcement in EAC;
• Work closely with the Legal Draftsman to
  prepare draft legal instruments and reports for consideration by the
  Council and EALA.
• Coordinate, guide and monitor the
  development, review and implementation of customs laws and regulations of
  EAC.
• Guide and offer technical and legal
  interpretations related to implementation of customs laws and regulations.
• Prepare for publication gazette notices
  related to customs
• Coordinate and guide implementation of work
  plans on customs compliance and enforcement for the full attainment of a
  Single Customs Territory
• Coordinate in liaison with Partner States
  Customs Authorities to undertake customs investigations on cross border
  matters that require a regional approach.
• Facilitate the trade Remedies committee on
  customs related disputes as specified in the Protocol Establishing the EAC
  Customs Union.
• Coordinate the development and implementation
  of EAC Counterfeit laws, regulations and procedure manuals
• Offer technical input and participate in
  trade negotiations on customs matters at the bilateral and multilateral
  levels.
• Facilitate the exchange of information on
  Customs offences at the regional and international level.
• Facilitate Policy organs and technical
  meeting;
• Implement Council decisions relevant to the
  Sector; and
• Prepare progress and annual reports.

• The ideal candidate for the East African
  Community Principal Customs Officer (Compliance & Enforcement) job
  vacancy must hold a Master’s Degree in Law, Economics, Business
  Administration or an equivalent degree from a recognised
  University/Institution.
• Specialized training in Customs law and
  enforcement will be necessary.
• Additional training in prevention and
  combating of illicit trade and other trans-border security risks is
  desirable.
• A minimum of ten years’ experience in the
  Customs Services, five (5) of which should be at a senior level.
• Skills and Competencies: Proficiency in computer applications,
  investigation skills, analytical skills, report writing skills, team
  building and supervisory skills.
• Age: Below 55 years

• Please submit your application either
  electronically or in hard copy but not both.
• Applications which do not: indicate
  nationality and age; the reference number; an application letter attached;
  have certified copies of their academic degrees and other professional certificates;
  or fail to provide three referees shall be disqualified.

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