1. Essential Skills:

• Good Interpersonal Relations Clear communication skills ensuring clear and candid information is used
• Fully conversant in using TANCIS to make entries for all Imports, Exports and border clearances.
• Computer Literacy to effectively operate core Microsoft office programs and other online management systems
• Faultless administration skills ensuring procedures are being followed accurately.
• Problem solving skills to ensure obstacles to progress are overcome
• Attention to Detail ensuring the right information is captured and communicated in a timely manner.

2. Qualifications:

• Diploma/ Degree in Clearing and Forwarding or any related.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Clearing & Forwarding for Local Imports, border clearing and transit goods.
• Comprehensive HS code knowledge and a high degree of accuracy in identifying and using the correct ones.
• 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 Declaration 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.