JOB TITLE: Clearing & Forwarding - Government

Liaison Officer
Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, United Republic of
Contracted to Full Time
Entry Level

Reporting to:- Deputy Head of Clearing & Forwarding

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
2. 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

3. Overall Purpose

• To work as part of a team in the clearing & forwarding department and function
as a Government Liaison Officer.

4. 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.
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