CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: Chemonics
Country: Tunisia
Closing date: 19 Sep 2014

Chemonics seeks a customs component leader for the anticipated USAID-funded Tunisia Economic Reform Pilot Activity to assist the Tunisian government to improve fiscal balances and enhance effectiveness, fairness, and transparency in tax and customs. Drawing on prior U.S. and other donor analysis and the interim government of Tunisia's economic reform program, the activity will identify current gaps in the customs arena and support the Tunisian government in implementing tax policy and administration and customs reforms. Ultimately, the goal of the reform is to increase broad-based growth and private investment by facilitating equal opportunities for individuals, firms, and investors.

Tax administration and customs are considered priority sectors in the Tunisian government's overall effort to strengthen public sector accountability and create clear, consistent rules of the game for private sector employers, traders, and investors. Reforms are expected to have a tangible impact on the public's perception of government effectiveness and on long-term economic growth and job creation. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Work closely with the chief of party to identify and assess prioritization of key recommendations for the Tunisian government's three-year reform effort
• Create yearly work plan and the approved initial timeframe for its implementation
• Facilitate legal and regulatory environment improvements in customs
• Amend the Customs Code to ensure compliance with the Revised Kyoto Protocol and WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement approved in Bali in December 2013
• Update or develop implementing regulations and procedures to support the Customs Code
• Facilitate business process improvements
• Map and simplify customs clearance processes and procedures for importing and exporting
• Develop a step-by-step guide for importing and exporting
• Assist Customs in updating and modernizing the one-stop-shop at the Port of Rades as a pilot
• Write and edit written technical deliverables and reports for internal and external use
• Participate and present in high-stakeholder meetings with Tunisian government counterparts and USAID and State Department officials

Qualifications:

• ?Advanced degree (master's or higher) in a relevant discipline required
• Minimum 10 years of direct customs/trade experience in implementing projects overseas; Middle East and North Africa regional experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to achieve buy-in from counterparts
• Willingness to travel around Tunisia if needed
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
• Fluent French or Arabic highly preferred

How to apply:

Send electronic submissions to TunisiaCustomsLeader@chemonics.com by September 19, 2014. Please include "Customs Component Leader" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Customs Component Leader – Tunisia ERA" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

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