Clearance and Delivery Officer Jobs – Chemonics International

Job Title: Clearance and Delivery Officer

Organization: Chemonics International

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: The Clearance and Delivery Specialist during the assignment

About US:

Chemonics International, Inc. is a private international development firm based in Washington, D.C.  It was established in 1975 by Thurston F. Teele as a subsidiary of Erly Industries

Job Summary:  The Clearance and Delivery (C&D) Officer will support activities targeted at improving customs clearance and delivery of goods procured by the Global Health Supply Chain — Procurement and Supply Chain Management program in addition to providing day to day support related to customs clearance activities, monitoring deliveries and liaising with local partners to ensure objectives are met. .

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the G&D Specialist to ensure timely submission of NDA application for Verification Certificates and waivers requests to Ministry of Health as well as obtaining approvals from the suppliers Local Technical Representatives
• Ensure timely delivery of all required and approved clearing documents to the clearing agents the appointed 3PLcopies and the Deliver/Return team
• Work with the C&D Specialist to review documentation prior to shipment to ensure compliance with the purchase order as well as import/export requirements in the country of destination/origin.
• Monitor and coordinate the relevant parties involved in clearance and receipt of goods to ensure coordinated delivery of goods by the shipping agents.
• Verify the count and acceptability of received products once cleared from the customs and delivered to the warehouse prior to storage within warehouses
• Participate in data entry and tracking of orders as well as shipments processes to ensure visibility including final delivery date visibility
• Ensure that all records relating to a shipment are properly referenced and filed in a systematic manner
• Identity special or reoccurring customs clearance and delivery problems and propose solutions to the Country team
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal applicant must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, procurement, Supply Chain,  Business Administration or Pharmacy.
• At least three years of experience in international procurement, clearing and forwarding of health commodities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Uganda regulations on importation and customs clearance of Medical supplies
• Strong teamwork and team-building skills
• Demonstrated computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Demonstrated administrative and coordination skills as well as attention to detail
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills

How to Apply:

All interested candidates please submit your application to: ghscpsmuganda@gmail.com

No telephone inquiries. Finalists will be contacted. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non- merit factors.

Deadline: Tuesday 4th August 2020 by 5:00 pm