TRANSPORT AND CUSTOMS MANAGER

INTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is an international, independent, medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and exclusion from healthcare. MSF offers assistance to people based on need, irrespective of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. MSF actions are guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality. Thousands of health professionals, logistical and administrative staff – most of whom are hired locally – work on programmes in some 70 countries worldwide to support it activities. 

MSF – Holland, Kenya office is currently sourcing for a suitable candidate to fill the following position:

Job description

Main Purpose

Reporting to Logistics Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating and monitoring all activities related to the clearing and  transportation of medical and non-medical goods in the Mission according to MSF protocols, standards and procedures in order to ensure the optimal running of the Mission

Specific accountabilities include but are not limited to:

•    Responsible for KO Transport and customs Tracking Tool.

•    Responsible for KO vehicle Motor vehicle fleet.

•    Focal person for Customs Authorities & other PGA(Partner goverment agencies)

•    Responsible for all importation and exportation regimes

•    Responsible for Transport and Customs Policies and protocols

•    Responsible for reporting of Transport related activities in the LRS and anlysing of the same for planning and control.

•    Accountable for customs Register59 Management and Reporting.

•    Responsible for communication and planning of transport related activities for both inbound and outbound at DG outsourced LSP ( Logistics Service provider)

•    Responsible  for all AEO( Authorised Economic Operator) regulatory requirements are met and kept up to date

•    In Collaboration with  Supply Department , ensure all Transport and Customs SLA’s are well executed and tracked for review, renewal & Termination.

•    Ensure the All PGA(Partner goverment Agencies) circulars and Memo’s on  Transport and customs regulations are relayed to relevant departments /managers for review, consideration and implementation.

•    Ensure customs entries are properly executed and filed for easy retrieval..

•    Provide expert advise  to APU and KO supported country programs on viable transport modes, including routing and security.

Requirements