*Compliance Manager needed at International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)*

Compliance Manager – International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
ICRC
An impartial, neutral and independent organization, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has the exclusively humanitarian mission of protecting the lives and dignity of victims of armed conflicts and other situations of violence, and of providing assistance. The ICRC also strives to prevent suffering by promoting and strengthening
universal humanitarian law and principles.
The delegation of the International Committee of the Red Cross for Central Africa in Yaoundé is seeking for its services one (01) qualified candidate to strengthen the team at the Douala Logistics Center as indicated below:
Position: Clearance Compliance Manager (M/F)
Position based in Douala
Type of contract: 12-month fixed-term contract (offer reserved exclusively for Camambunals nationals)
Starting date: As soon as possible
Main responsibilities
Ensures that the ICRC’s activities are carried out within the framework of its headquarters agreement, local and international customs and trade procedures and regulations:
Coordinates import formalities after receipt of the exemption from the Ministry Foreign Relations

Organizes and supervises the monitoring of customs formalities for transit and delivery in bonded warehouses by preparing all necessary documents and facilitating customs inspection needs:
Manages customs formalities contracts, bonded warehouse/service contract, transport and freight.
Monitors the obtaining of tax exemptions and customs duties for goods imported by the ICRC at the Regional Delegation in Yaoundé;
Controls and authorizes the entry and exit movements of bonded items and maintains the tracking file for the boxes;
Is responsible for planning TCFS (Transport, Clearance and Freight Solutions) activities, domestic transport purchases, import-export formalities, international freight in accordance with the institution’s purchasing and ethics rules, the legal framework and applicable regulations;
Develops the supplier database, manages supplier relationships and handles disputes and claims;
Drafts the specifications for calls for tenders and supervises the process for the selection of Authorized Customs Brokers and transport companies:
Ensures the monitoring of invoicing, irregularities, delays and any complaints in accordance with the procedures in place;

Compiles financial data in order to analyze and establish relevant reports, statistics and graphs
Ensures on a quarterly basis the theoretical inventory of bonded items or boxes:
Maintains permanent contact with freight forwarders, including the BGFT (Land Freight Management Office) in order to ensure regulatory monitoring:
Ensure the proper use and contribute to the development of TMS (Transport Management System).
Job requirements
Master’s degree or equivalent diploma in Logistics, Transport, Supply Chain or International Trade;
Certificate in humanitarian logistics and IMDG training certificate will be considered assets/advantages;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in International Transport, transit or customs formalities;
Solid experience in team management:
Very good knowledge of logistics operations (maritime operations, security aspects, etc.); Good knowledge of the international transport environment;
In-depth knowledge of customs documentation/procedures and free zones/bonded warehouses;
In-depth knowledge of tendering procedures, drafting and contract management;
Good written/oral knowledge of English in the context of International Trade operations: Computer skills and ability to use specialized software:
Analytical skills, methodical and rigorous person;
Experience working in an international environment.