Custom & Shipment Assistant Position at the American Embassy

  The Embassy of the United States of America

The U.S. Embassy in Dili is seeking an individual for the position of Custom & Shipment Assistant in its General Services Office located at Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste.

POSITION: Custom & Shipment Assistant (Full Performance)               

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

The incumbent will be working under the direct supervision of the General Services Officer and Procurement Supervisor. This position has the responsibility to arranges and facilitates the incoming and outgoing shipment and customs clearance for private property and U.S. Government property. Arranges for the pickup, customs clearance, storage and delivery of incoming shipments. Arranges the shipment and customs clearance for outgoing private and U.S. Government property including preparing all of the necessary customs declarations and associated paperwork. Maintains contacts with working level personnel of host country customs and other government officers to facilitate shipment and customs clearances and related matterrs. Assists U.S. personnel with customs clearance, registration, inspection and licensing of POVs. Maintain shipping records.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1) Completion of secondary school is required; 2) Minimum 2 years experience in the field of real estate management & 1 year of working experience in travel transport or custom field is required; 3) Good working knowledge of English (Level III) is required; 4) Good knowledge of local travel possibilities, regulations, lessing & housing program plus customs and transport regulations.

WHO MAY APPLY: Local nationals or anyone with the required permits and documentation to legally seek employment in Timor-Leste.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete DS-174 (Universal Application for Employment). Application forms and detailed Position Description are available at the US. Embassy Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste. Applicants may also attach a resume or CV which contains the same information as required in form DS-174. 

An attractive salary and fringe benefits package will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience. 

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:

Human Resources Office, Attention:  Recruitment American Embassy, Rua Praia dos Coqueiros  Dili, Timor-Leste

E-mail: DiliHR2@state.gov  or Fax: +670-3324684

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CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION:  May 19, 2011