Customs Modernisation Unit Coordinator

About

The Customs Modernisation Unit Coordinator provides technical and administrative support to the Customs Modernisation Committee, including coordinating its activities, monitoring implementation of decisions, stakeholder engagement, and customs modernization, digitalization, transit and trade-facilitation initiatives under the AfCFTA Agreement. The role reports to the Director, Customs Administration Directorate and has two direct reports. Applicants need the stated degree and relevant professional experience, including supervisory experience for the university-degree route, plus proficiency in an AU working language. Job grade: P3 Terms of service: Fixed-term contract for a period of one (1)/ two (2) years; renewable up to two times based on positive performance assessment and availability of funds. Salary: Annual lump-sum of US$ 83 397,24, inclusive of all allowances for locally recruited staff of the AfCFTA Secretariat. Reference: 3137 Duty station: Accra, Ghana

How to apply

Apply online through the official African Union advert page. Complete the online application and submit a curriculum vitae using the mandatory African Union CV template, an African passport, and the required academic qualifications, such as diplomas, Bachelor's degrees, Master's degrees, and any relevant certificate in line with the area of expertise.

Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate all meetings of the Customs Modernisation Committee.
• Prepare meeting minutes, resolutions, action matrices, and follow-up reports.
• Monitor compliance with Committee decisions and the implementation of agreed action plans.
• Maintain and regularly update a repository of customs modernisation policies, projects, and operational guidelines.
• Coordinate reporting by Member States on customs modernisation, transit, and trade facilitation initiatives.
• Support the implementation of customs digitisation projects and interoperability initiatives.
• Develop annual work plans, budgets, and activity reports for the Committee.
• Liaise with international organisations, customs administrations, and development partners on matters relating to customs modernisation.
• Prepare presentations, technical briefs, and policy recommendations for consideration by the Committee and Management.
• Serve as the focal point and provide secretariat support to the Customs Modernisation Committee.
• Coordinate the planning, organization, and implementation of Committee meetings, workshops, technical sessions, and consultations.
• Prepare agendas, briefing notes, working documents, meeting reports, and records of decisions.
• Follow up on the implementation of Committee decisions and recommendations and provide regular progress updates.
• Facilitate communication and information sharing among State Parties, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), development partners, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of customs modernization and digitalization initiatives across State Parties.

Qualifications

• A University Degree in International Relations, International Trade, Development Economics, International Business, International Law, Political Science, or a relevant discipline, with seven (7) years of relevant professional work experience, including at least three (3) years at the supervisory lev
• A Bachelor's Degree in International Relations, International Trade, Development Economics, International Business, International Law, Political Science, or a relevant discipline, with ten (10) years of relevant professional work experience.
• Professional experience in international relations, development cooperation, regional integration, and programme management may be considered equivalent to sector-specific experience in customs and trade facilitation, provided candidates demonstrate strong competencies in programme management, stake
• Relevant professional experience in customs, trade facilitation, programme management, regional integration, development cooperation, or stakeholder engagement will be considered.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relationships, both internally and externally, within a multicultural and multi-ethnic environment, demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diversity, including gender balance.
• Ability to contribute to the development of clear programme goals, plans, and actions aligned with agreed strategies, and to effectively delegate, monitor, and adjust their implementation as required.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional reports.
• Proficiency in at least one of the African Union's official working languages (Arabic, English, French, Kiswahili, Portuguese, and Spanish).
• Fluency in an additional AU official language is an added advantage.