Chemonics seeks a customs intelligence specialist for USAID's anticipated Tunisia Tax and Customs Reform Pilot (TCP) Activity. The objective of the activity is to strengthen the Tunisian government's capacity to implement transparent tax and customs reforms to promote employment, investment, and growth. This assignment may be divided into two missions. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Assist and advise customs on the structural and physical centralization of its customs intelligence function; work closely with the Bureau de Renseignement (Intelligence Directorate)
- Develop and refine job profiles for various intelligence positions (e.g., junior and senior analysts, supervisors, and central and regional coordinators)
- Develop and propose a policy on intelligence operations in line with current legislation
- Develop training resource materials in French and conduct at least one intelligence analyst course for approximately 18 participants from the Central Intelligence Unit in French
- Conduct an assessment and propose options for a customs Intelligence computer system
- Provide written reports that include recommendations for customs in French and executive summaries in English on all activities conducted
- Perform other intelligence-related tasks as assigned by the customs advisor
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in customs, international trade, law, or customs administration preferred
- Fifteen years of experience with customs administration
- Eight years of experience working in international development; field experience in developing countries an advantage, preferably in the Middle East and North Africa region
- Ability to work closely with government counterparts and ministry officials
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; French and English required
Application Instructions:
Send electronic submissions to TunisiaCustomsRecruit@chemonics.com by May 31, 2016. Please include "Customs intelligence specialist" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only "Customs intelligence specialist - TCP" in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
