US Embassy Dakar recruits a Shipment Clerk

U.S. Navy Postal Clerk Seaman Gyasa Coleman unloads bags of mail from a truck during mail distribution at Fleet Mail Center Yokohama, Japan, on Aug. 28, 2006. The mission of the FMCY is to provide the best possible postal services in support of U.S. 7th Fleet, U.S. 5th Fleet, 18 forward-deployed ships, 62 tenant commands, 24,000 military and civilian personnel and over 600 mobile units operating in the Pacific Region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Paul J. Phelps) (Released)

The US Embassy Dakar hiring Shipment Clerk.

Anual Salary: 8,942,148 FCFA

Application deadline: 25 December 2020

Job description

Facilitate shipments of property in and out of Dakar. Expedite customs clearances of all USG equipment, goods, and supplies, as well as household effects of US citizen personnel. Maintain excellent GSO customer service standards. Protect against waste and fraud, and immediately report to supervisor and/or GSO any suspected incidences.

Job requirements

  • Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience in transportation, property management, shipping, warehousing, or inventory work is required.
  • Job knowledge: Must have detailed knowledge of the Senegalese customs, immigration, and transportation requirements. Must be familiar with the U.S. Government regulations governing shipping and transportation. A good working knowledge of regional and local shipping and transportation companies, capabilities, and quality of work is also required.
  • Education Requirements: Completion of secondary school is required.
  • Language: Level III (good working Knowledge) reading/writing/speaking in English and French is required.
  • Skills and abilities: Must be tactful in dealing with customs personnel in order to effect the rapid clearance of shipments with minimal difficulties. Must also be able to establish and maintain an effective network among shipping companies. Level 1 typing (40 wpm) is required. Must be able to prepare documents using Excel, Word, for tracking shipments. Must have a valid driver’s license to operate official vehicles.

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