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Import Operations Officer - Addis Ababa

Ethio Impact Consulting

Posted: Oct 09, 2025

Full time

Career Level: Mid Level(3-5 years)

Salary:

Location: Addis Ababa

Deadline: Oct 31, 2025

Expired

Job Opportunity: Import Operations Officer position available at Ethio Impact Consulting in Addis Ababa. Legal jobs in Ethiopia are in high demand. Apply now through GeezJobs - Ethiopia's leading job portal.

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Import Operations Officer. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth, compliant, and timely movement of imported goods through Ethiopian customs and into the client’s operational pipeline.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage end-to-end import operations—from shipment dispatch to final delivery—including documentation, customs clearance, and inland transportation.
Prepare, verify, and submit all import documentation (commercial invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, import permits, etc.) in compliance with Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority (ERCA) requirements.
Serve as the primary liaison between suppliers, shipping lines, freight forwarders, customs brokers, and internal stakeholders (procurement, warehouse, finance).
Monitor shipment tracking and proactively resolve delays, discrepancies, or regulatory issues.
Ensure full compliance with Ethiopian import laws, trade policies, and international trade terms (Incoterms).
Track and reconcile import-related costs, including duties, taxes, storage, and demurrage fees.
Maintain accurate digital and physical records of all import transactions and support internal/external audits.
Stay current on changes in customs procedures, tariff codes, and regulatory updates affecting imports.
Generate regular reports on shipment status, clearance timelines, and cost performance.

Minimum of 3 years of demonstrated experience in foreign procurement, preferably in commercial or trading companies with import/export
services
Strong understanding of International Trade Laws, Customs Regulations, INCOTERMS, and Import Documentation Requirement.
Familiarity with HS codes, tariffs, duties, and exemption procedures.
Proficiency in Documentation Management.
Experience using customs portals, ERP systems and freight forwarding
platforms.

How To Apply

Submit your CV using Only this link
https://forms.gle/LhzbUGH8reFG8Az47