Import-Export Transport Manager

The ICRC Delegation in Israel and the Occupied Territories (IL/OT), is seeking for a qualified candidate to fill the role of Import-Export Transport Manager based in Jerusalem. Under the Supervision of the Logistics Country Manager, the Import-Export Transport Manager coordinates, supervises and advises on all clearances matter such as pre-clearance process, tax exemption process, Import/Export and Transit Clearances. S/he is responsible for ensuring compliance of the goods in and out of a special zone, during storage and for goods under exempted status.

Accountabilities & Functional responsibilities

Ensures that local trade customs regulations and procedures are adopted, understood, and that the ICRCs activities conform with them.
Draws up and submits transport claims related to road, air and sea operations.
Liaises with related authorities like Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Transport, etc.
Oversees the tendering process for selecting clearing agents in the covered region and raises the scope of work for Request for quotation (RfQ) / Request for Tender (RfT) and draft the technical evaluation of the Selection table. Initiates the tendering process in time and manages the contracts.
Ensures that the procedures for receipt, storage, documentation, and shipping of cargo are followed in a timely and cost-efficient way; identifies areas for improvement. Updates shipping instructions and ensures delegations covered are keeping them up to date; Oversees truck loading and cargo delivery to airports for shipping by commercial and ICRC aircraft.
Checks import-export invoices for authenticity and accuracy and authorizes payments.
Ensures that policies and procedures are documented and reviewed in a timely manner and that risks are mitigated by performing the controls assigned to his/her role as described in the Logistics Risk and Control Matrix
When relevant, oversees and trains Transport officers and Clearance Compliance Officers and supervises both activities when relevant.
Liaises with customs authorities and free zone authorities; keeps abreast of the ICRCs claims, and Documentation; guides, advises, and trains the inventory management and warehouse/store staff on the restrictions and obligations related to the specific status of the goods when necessary and applicable.