Ukraine: Customs Control Procedure Specialist
Country: Ukraine
Closing date: 24 Jan 2014
Organizational Context: The EU Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) to Moldova and Ukraine was established, based on a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on 7 October 2005 by the European Commission, the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, with IOM as the EU’s implementing partner. The mandate of EUBAM runs through 30 November 2015.
The Mission is a technical assistance and advisory body that aims at enhancing the border and customs management capacities of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, approximate the standards of the border and law enforcement authorities to those of the EU and to enhance the implementation of the rule of law.
General functions: Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader/Border Management Development Advisor, the incumbent is responsible for development and formulation of advice to the partner services on customs control procedures. S/he works closely with the partner services to train and enhance their knowledge and skills in customs control procedures, including customs procedures, cooperation with other control authorities, and provides support and guidance to Office Chisinau/Field Offices on cases related to customs control procedures.Specific functions:• Advise Moldovan and Ukrainian partner services in the development and implementation of comprehensive customs strategies.• Provide legal advice and support the Moldovan and Ukrainian partner services in implementation of EU customs standards in accordance with the EU Customs Blueprints and standards of World Customs Organisation.• Advise in conceptualisation and implementation of organisational/structural/ legislative reforms at all levels with the objective of alignment with EU best practice.• Assess training needs, initiate training activities and develop and conduct training workshops for the partner services in customs control procedures.• Maintain overview of the advice and recommendations provided by various parts of EUBAM on customs control procedures.• Keep abreast of developments of EU best practices and changes to EU rules and regulations as related to customs control procedures in order to provide updated and accurate advice to partner services and EUBAM.• Keep abreast with customs reform projects funded by EU or other donors and support, upon request of the EU Delegation in Kiev and Chisinau, the implementation of capacity building measures under EU projects.• Based on requests from Office Chisinau/Field Offices, guide and support on cases related to customs control procedures at operational and tactical levels.• Perform other tasks as assigned.Main outputs/deliverables:1. Advice through written inputs (drafts, comments, opinions, proposals and recommendations) to Moldovan and Ukrainian partner services related to organisational/structural/ legislative reforms in the field of customs control procedures (as per EUBAM action plan).2. Training courses, workshops and seminars to partner services on customs control procedures (as per EUBAM action plan).3. Consultations on a variety of topics related to development and implementation of legislation, strategies and measures with senior staff of the Moldovan and Ukrainian partner services (as per EUBAM action plan).Desired qualifications:• Master’s degree in law, economics, social sciences or a related field or Diploma from Customs Academy of the same level complemented with minimum 8 years of relevant working experience and specialised training.• Experience as national or international customs official or civil servant dealing with customs issues of EU Member State or EU institution.• At least 8 years of experience in customs administration or related service dealing with customs issues of which at least 4 years dealing with specifics of customs control procedures.• Extensive knowledge and comparative overview of Community Customs Code (Modernized Customs Code) and other relevant regulations and EU member state practice and practical understanding of customs management issues obtained.• Experience with customs/border police reform projects/missions in transition or developing countries is an asset• Good communications and drafting skills. • Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Russian, Moldovan and/or Ukrainian is an asset.• Computer literacy (Windows applications).• National certificate of no criminal record.
How to apply:
Send CV and cover letter in English to:
EUBAM13, Uyutna str., Odesa, Ukraine 65012registry@eubam.org+380 482 365278 (Fax)
Please indicate the position you are applying for in the subject line of your message.
Closing date for applications is January 24 2014 however interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply sooner.
Only pre-selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
