Imports Officer Employment Opportunity – Aga Khan University (AKU)
Job Title: Imports Officer
Organization: Aga Khan University (AKU)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Director, Material Management Division
About US:
The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, not-for-profit, international University first established in 1983, with 13 teaching sites in eight countries. AKU has seven hospitals and over 250 outreach health centres. The University is a non-denominational institution open to all, irrespective of religion, ethnicity, gender or national origin. Since 2001, AKU has offered academic programmes in nursing, medicine and education for East African Countries. The Aga Khan University has established a campus in Kampala Uganda.
Job Summary: The Imports Officer will coordinate all import shipments and liaise with suppliers for the AKUH Kampala project.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Source, select and negotiate for the best rates on customs brokerage service on all imports.
- Ensure correct clearing procedures and standards as per the Government of Uganda regulatory requirements.
- Keenly monitor and co-ordinate consignments from point of origin to point of discharge.
- Evaluate and monitor contracts to ensure suppliers and vendors comply with terms and condition of contract.
- Follow up for URA, NDA & UNBS documentation and ensure all requirements are met for shipment before goods arrival.
- Keenly track all shipments from suppliers an ensure that all imported goods are insured while in transit.
- Manage exempted imports and submit duty/VAT applications to the relevant authorities for exemption.
- Maintain complete updated import/export records.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicant for the Imports Officer job opportunity should hold a Diploma in Supply Chain Management or equivalent.
- At least three years of relevant experience.
- The ideal candidate should understand concepts, practices and procedure in import and export activities for air and sea freight including cargo tracing and shipment documentation.
- Knowledge in Uganda importation laws/regulation will be advantageous.
- Candidate should be having excellent inter-personal and communication skills, ability to work in a team environment, good negotiation skills and have attention to detail.
How to Apply:
All ideal candidates are encouraged to send their applications, Curriculum Vitae, names of three referees and copies of certificates & testimonials to hr.recruitment@aku.edu. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 14th March 2018
: List of Current Job Vacancies / Opportunities in Uganda