Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, September 07, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Customs Expediter

Description
Duties:
Facilitates smooth entry of USG personnel and VIPs through border entry points and international airports (primarily Jomo Kenyatta International airport (JKIA). Prepares and types documents and forms for shipments in and out of Nairobi personal and USG property. Undertakes follow-ups for documents in various GoK agencies. Works under direct supervision of the local Customs & Shipping Supervisor.

Education
Completion of high school is required.
LANGUAGE: English Level IV (Fluent, Speaking/Reading/Writing) is required (This may be tested). Kiswahili Level III (Good working knowledge, Speaking/Reading/Writing) is required.

More Details on Experience
Three years of administrative, freight forwarding, and airline/travel agency experience is required. Knowledge of airport passengers and cargo handling is required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
• Must be proficient in Microsoft suites
• Must possess a valid driver’s license (Class B, C, E)
• Must be willing to work on shifts that spread out at night and weekends; also, be able to deal with short notice needs to assist at the airport.
• Must be able to type at least 30 words per minute.
• Must have standard numerical skills to include use of a calculator.
• Must be capable of manually lifting at least 25kg


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified? Go to Embassy of The United States on erajobs.state.gov to apply


All Jobs

QUICK ALERT SUBSCRIPTION