Alistair Group makes our clients’ businesses work better in Africa by self-delivering integrated logistics solutions.

Hours: Monday to Friday plus alternate Saturdays

A versatile problem solver who likes to work with clients, internal and external, to make their lives easier and their businesses more profitable. A tenacious individual with the ability to communicate with government authorities and suchlike.

What makes you the right person for this role?

Our values resonate with you – Humility, Honesty, Continual Improvement, Customer Focus & Safety.

You enjoy working in an agile team and have the ability to work independently, take initiative and ownership on projects. You are solutions-oriented and keen to build a world-class solution offering the best possible customer experience

Qualifications:

• Degree in Clearing and Forwarding or any related.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in Clearing & Forwarding for Local Imports, border clearing, and transit goods.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders in the field.
• Good interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Flexible in work habits and schedules, ready to work for longer hours when required.
• Must have knowledge of government procedures & customs laws relating to imports, exports, and transit goods for air, sea, and road freight cargo.
• Possess a high degree of integrity, honesty, and confidentiality.
• Fluent English and Kiswahili

Overall Purpose

To work as part of a team in the clearing & forwarding department and function as a Government Liaison Officer.
Clearing & Forwarding Government Liaison Officer – Tanzania Job Vacancy at Alistair Group

Accountabilities & Responsibility Areas

• Tracking shipments, updating our database on arrival information and ensuring correct shipping documentation is in place in advance.
• Undertake all declaration procedures for imports and exports
• Application of IDFs (Import Declaration Form)
• Advice the management on correct and most preferred course of action to overcome technicalities that may arise in declaration or clearing operations
• Bonds management and cancellation procedures
• Follow up correspondence between various statutory bodies and other parties
• Obtain customs release for exports and truck border consignment
• Ensure correct use of Tanzania Revenue Authority Tariffs
• Ensure that correct values are used during declaration and other related procedures to avoid losses that may accrue as a result of penalties.
• Establish and maintain a working relationship with customs office
• Perform any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the supervisor within the scope of the position.