Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a
Customs Advisor with Fast Track Clearance knowledge for the USAID Nigeria
Expanded Trade and
Our Business
Crown Agents is an international development company employing over 600 personnel worldwide with a
presence in more than 40 countries, subsidiaries in 12 countries, and permanent
staff working on the ground in
22 corporate offices in Africa,
Asia Latin America, Japan, the
United Kingdom, and the United States. Crown Agents provides direct assistance,
management consulting, and human and institutional development for
public and private sector clients in customs and trade facilitation, public
financial management, procurement, logistics, and health systems strengthening.
Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated
subsidiary of CA Group, provides direct procurement services, technical
assistance, and training to improve health outcomes, establish good governance,
and stimulate economic growth across the developing world. Established practice
areas include Health, Supply Chain Services, Food
Security, and M&E. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998,
CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S.
Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency
for International Development (USAID), the
Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Trade and Development Agency
(USTDA), and the Gates Foundation.
Crown Agents USA (CA-USA) is an implementing
partner for the Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport Program (NEXTT). NEXTT will improve trade policy,
support trade capacity building, and remove bottlenecks to promote the free
flow of products and agricultural goods. NEXTT builds on and extends trade and transport activities begun under the USAID MARKETS (Maximizing
Agriculture Revenue in Key Enterprise and Target Sites) project, and on the
export promotion activities of the Nigeria Expanded Exports Program
(NEEP).
NEXTT will contribute to food security and
poverty reduction in Nigeria and support regional trade and transportation
objectives by facilitating trade flows. It supports the African Growth and
Opportunities Act (AGOA) and complements agricultural productivity improvement
efforts under the United States government’s (USG) Feed-the-Future food
security initiative.
Role & Responsibilities
The Customs Advisor will work closely with
stakeholders on the Nigeria NEXTT program to modernize customs and trade
initiatives while enhancing revenue and border protection, facilitating
legitimate trade, and improving national trade flows.
Specific Responsibilities
Specifically, the Consultant is expected to
assist in the overall management of the program to include oversight,
coordination, and direct contributions on an as needed basis including, but not
limited to:
• Assess the Fast Track Clearance process
operating in Lagos Port and evaluate as a pilot in the transition to
implementation of AEO. • Provide training on benchmarking the effectiveness of
trade facilitation measures against existing metrics. • Facilitate meetings on
the implications of benchmarking for customs modernization activities. • On an
annual basis, assess the capacity and effectiveness of trade facilitation and
customs. • Conduct needs assessment for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on
legislative processes. • Facilitate working group series with members of the
inter-ministerial and legislature on finalization and passage of the NCS act. •
Conduct capacity building workshops for NCS officials in developing an
efficient and effective risk management system. • Participate in the
organizational strategic plan for improved risk management procedures. •
Provide recommendations on the development of a tariff and valuation unit. • Conduct consultative
workshops between NCS and the private sector on risk management and process
design in automated customs clearance processes. • In conjunction with team
members, assess and carry out training needs on automated customs clearance. •
Draft implementing regulations procedures for authorized economic officers and
preferred traders. • Provide technical assistance to the NCS to disseminate
training to the trading community. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or
a related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred. • Seven or more years related experience in the design and implementation of customs regulations and procedures; familiarity with the fast track clearance process required. • Understanding of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) regulations and procedures required. • Familiarity with the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) act and legislative processes. • Proven skills in representation, liaison, and collaboration with government, and private organizations; familiarity with the national customs service in Nigeria preferred. • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and facilitate customs activities in a multi-cultural environment. • Related work history training, mentoring and advising peers on customs procedures. • Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Extensive, related experience managing customs and trade facilitation processes issues including implementing effective policies, procedures, and best practices. • Experience and knowledge of the organizational set up of a national customs administration. • Former experience implementing customs and trade facilitation reform projects in Nigeria preferred; knowledge of customs and trade facilitation reform projects on the African continent considered. • Knowledge of performing updates to ASYCUDA or similar electronic customs clearance systems. • Experience and knowledge of USAID funded programs preferred.
• Master’s Degree preferred. • Seven or more years related experience in the design and implementation of customs regulations and procedures; familiarity with the fast track clearance process required. • Understanding of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) regulations and procedures required. • Familiarity with the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) act and legislative processes. • Proven skills in representation, liaison, and collaboration with government, and private organizations; familiarity with the national customs service in Nigeria preferred. • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and facilitate customs activities in a multi-cultural environment. • Related work history training, mentoring and advising peers on customs procedures. • Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Extensive, related experience managing customs and trade facilitation processes issues including implementing effective policies, procedures, and best practices. • Experience and knowledge of the organizational set up of a national customs administration. • Former experience implementing customs and trade facilitation reform projects in Nigeria preferred; knowledge of customs and trade facilitation reform projects on the African continent considered. • Knowledge of performing updates to ASYCUDA or similar electronic customs clearance systems. • Experience and knowledge of USAID funded programs preferred.
How to apply:
Application Process
To apply to this position,
please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name,
along with the full title of the position you are applying for, in the subject
line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for
more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please.
Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable
accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the
ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable
accommodation for our application process, please
contact our Recruiting department directly. Requests will be kept confidential
and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.
Customs
Advisor, Customs Policy
Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a
Customs Advisor with Customs Policy knowledge for the USAID Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport Program (NEXTT) project located in Nigeria.
Our Business
Crown Agents is an international development company
employing over 600 personnel worldwide with a presence in more than 40
countries, subsidiaries in 12 countries, and permanent staff working on the ground in
22 corporate offices in Africa, Asia Latin America, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Crown
Agents provides direct assistance, management consulting, and human and
institutional development for public and private sector clients in customs and
trade facilitation, public financial management, procurement, logistics, and
health systems strengthening.
Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated
subsidiary of CA Group, provides direct procurement services, technical
assistance, and training to improve health outcomes, establish good governance,
and stimulate economic growth across the developing world. Established practice
areas include Health, Supply Chain Services, Food
Security, and M&E. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998,
CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S.
Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC),
the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the Gates Foundation.
Crown Agents USA (CA-USA) is an implementing
partner for the Nigeria Expanded Trade and Transport Program (NEXTT). NEXTT
will improve trade policy, support trade capacity building, and remove
bottlenecks to promote the free flow of products and agricultural goods. NEXTT
builds on and extends trade and transport activities begun under the USAID
MARKETS (Maximizing Agriculture Revenue in Key Enterprise and Target Sites)
project, and on the export promotion activities of the Nigeria Expanded Exports
Program (NEEP). NEXTT will contribute to food security and poverty reduction in
Nigeria and support regional trade and transportation objectives by
facilitating trade flows. It supports the African Growth and Opportunities Act
(AGOA) and complements agricultural productivity improvement efforts under the
United States government’s (USG) Feed-the-Future food security initiative.
Role & Responsibilities
The Customs Advisor will work closely with
stakeholders on the Nigeria NEXTT program to modernize customs and trade
initiatives while enhancing revenue and border protection, facilitating
legitimate trade, and improving national trade flows.
Specific Responsibilities
Specifically, the Consultant is expected to
assist in the overall management of the program to include oversight,
coordination, and direct contributions on an as needed basis including, but not
limited to:
• Provide mentoring support to help NCS identify
capability gaps, develop enhancements and implement changes. • Provide training
on benchmarking the effectiveness of trade facilitation measures against
existing metrics. • Facilitate meetings on the implications of benchmarking for
customs modernization activities. • On an annual basis, assess the capacity and
effectiveness of trade facilitation and customs. • Conduct needs assessment for
the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) on legislative processes. • Facilitate
working group series with members of the inter-ministerial and legislature on
finalization and passage of the NCS act. • Conduct capacity building workshops
for NCS officials in developing an efficient and effective risk management
system. • Participate in the organizational strategic plan for improved risk
management procedures. • Provide recommendations on the development of a tariff
and valuation unit. • Conduct consultative workshops between NCS and the
private sector on risk management and process design in automated customs
clearance processes. • In conjunction with team members, assess and carry out
training needs on automated customs clearance. • Draft implementing regulations
procedures for authorized economic officers and preferred traders. • Provide
technical assistance to the NCS to disseminate training to the trading
community. Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or
a related field required.
• Master’s Degree preferred. • Seven or more years related experience in the design and implementation of customs regulations and procedures; familiarity with customs policy practices is essential. • Demonstrated knowledge of Customs Policy Design and Assessments required. • Substantial experience in the development and implementation of Customs & Trade Policies. • Ability to quickly grasp the technical concepts and legislative language encountered in a Customs Policy environment is required. • Familiarity with the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) act and legislative processes. • Proven skills in representation, liaison, and collaboration with government, and private organizations; familiarity with the national customs service in Nigeria preferred. • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and facilitate customs activities in a multi-cultural environment. • Related work history training, mentoring and advising peers on customs procedures. • Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Extensive, related experience managing customs and trade facilitation processes issues including implementing effective policies, procedures, and best practices. • Experience and knowledge of the organizational set up of a national customs administration. • Former experience implementing customs and trade facilitation reform projects in Nigeria preferred; knowledge of customs and trade facilitation reform projects on the African continent considered. • Knowledge of performing updates to ASYCUDA or similar electronic customs clearance systems. • Experience and knowledge of USAID funded programs preferred.
• Master’s Degree preferred. • Seven or more years related experience in the design and implementation of customs regulations and procedures; familiarity with customs policy practices is essential. • Demonstrated knowledge of Customs Policy Design and Assessments required. • Substantial experience in the development and implementation of Customs & Trade Policies. • Ability to quickly grasp the technical concepts and legislative language encountered in a Customs Policy environment is required. • Familiarity with the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) act and legislative processes. • Proven skills in representation, liaison, and collaboration with government, and private organizations; familiarity with the national customs service in Nigeria preferred. • Demonstrated ability to successfully lead and facilitate customs activities in a multi-cultural environment. • Related work history training, mentoring and advising peers on customs procedures. • Demonstrated skills in Microsoft Office Suite applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. • Extensive, related experience managing customs and trade facilitation processes issues including implementing effective policies, procedures, and best practices. • Experience and knowledge of the organizational set up of a national customs administration. • Former experience implementing customs and trade facilitation reform projects in Nigeria preferred; knowledge of customs and trade facilitation reform projects on the African continent considered. • Knowledge of performing updates to ASYCUDA or similar electronic customs clearance systems. • Experience and knowledge of USAID funded programs preferred.
How to apply:
Application Process
To apply to this position, please email your CV
to careers@crownagents.com.
Include your name, along with the full title of the position you are applying
for, in the subject line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for
more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please.
Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.
Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable
accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the
ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable
accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting
department directly. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a
need-to-know basis only
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