Job Title: Commissioner, Customs Services Department
Location: Customs Services Department
Reports To: Commissioner General
Responsible for: All Staff in the Customs Services Department
Key Tasks/Responsibilities
• Report to the Commissioner-General of NRA on Customs Operations
• Keeps the NRA Management posted of progress in Revenue collection and other related work
• Discharges certain statutory functions bestowed on him under the Customs Statute
• Supervises the functioning of the Deputy and the Assistant Commissioners of Customs
• Exercise administrative control and supervision over import and export clearance
• Monitors the proper implementation of Customs Laws and border control regulations; including instructions/guidelines issued by central government from time to time on administrative and technical matters
• Expert jurisdiction over entire Customs work
• Works with other MDAs, government functionaries and foreign government in suppressing illegal traffic in narcotics and pornography.
• Perform any other function assigned to him/her by the Commissioner-General.
Skills/Competencies
- Ability to manage human and financial resources;
- Demonstrated a high degree of professional, administrative competencies;
- Evidence of analytical skills and ability to manage critical issues under pressure;
- High ethical standard and integrity;
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in the use of computer application packages such as Ms. Word, Excel and Access;
- Effective communication skills
- High team spirit
Qualifications: A minimum of a master’s degree with not less than 5 years post qualification experience and a proven track record in customs and excise policy and administration.
Application for the position of Commissioner, Customs Services Department should be addressed to the Chairperson NRA Board, 7 Bathurst Street, Freetown
Closing Date: Closing date for receipt of all application is at close of business on 31st December, 2019.
