About This Role
This role is about navigating Ethiopia’s complex import and regulatory environment on behalf of a major global technology firm. It suits an experienced logistics professional who can combine operational customs clearance with strategic stakeholder engagement — specifically with bodies like the National Bank of Ethiopia and the Ethiopian Customs Commission. You’ll be expected not just to process shipments, but to anticipate policy shifts and protect the company’s supply chain continuity.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The five-year minimum in ICT-specific customs work signals that Huawei needs someone who already understands the sector’s unique import classifications and duty exemptions — not a generalist. Cross-cultural team management is emphasized because you’ll likely coordinate between local staff and expatriate or regional headquarters colleagues. The preference for international company experience suggests they want someone accustomed to structured compliance systems and global reporting standards.
How to Approach This Application
In your CV and cover letter, lead with specific examples of how you resolved clearance delays or negotiated with Ethiopian regulatory bodies. Quantify results: “Reduced average clearance time by X days” or “Successfully secured duty-free permits for Y shipments under new ESW rules.” Demonstrate awareness of Huawei’s specific product categories (e.g., telecom equipment, solar components) and how their duty treatment differs from general goods.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a senior specialist who enjoys both desk-level policy analysis and field-level government relations. It is highly competitive given Huawei’s brand and the niche skill set required, but candidates with proven connections in Ethiopian trade regulation will stand out.
Particular combination of skills
1. 5 years and above customs clearance business experience, especially in ICT industry, familiar with Ethiopia Customs policies, FV, bank permit, ECA, INSA, EIC, Duty free regulations and ESW operations;
2. Familiar with HSCODE rules, customs valuation, country of origin rules;
3. Have team management experience, especially cross-culture;
4. Good communication skills;
5. Have work experience in international company is better;
Duties and responsibilities
1. Build regular relationship with customs, NBE, ECA, INSA, EIC, etc;
2. Monitor the policies of Ethiopia importation and make analysis affection to company, involve in the policies discussion with related government;
3. Monitor customs clearance period, identify the key issues and find solutions to solve;
4. Build Customs clearance process and regulations internally for different business scenario;
5. Give customs clearance training to other department regularly;
6. Manage customs clearance suppliers to make sure quick clearance and compliance;
Education Requirement:
Bachelor’s degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Years of Work Experience:
Minimum 5+ years in logistics
Language Requirement
Fluent English speaking and writing
Any other conditions or requirement
1. Responsible, principled, and overall vision
2. Be good at coordinating peripheral resources, and have strong driving and learning capabilities.
3. Be good at integrating local culture and mobilizing local team enthusiasm.
4. Strong anti-pressure capability
How To Apply
All interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their applications through www.ethiojobs.net Applicants are kindly requested to specify the position they are applying for.
If you do not meet the required educational and professional qualifications, or if your degree is in an unrelated field, we kindly ask that you refrain from submitting an application.
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