Getnet Belachew Importer
Getnet Belachew Importer External Vacancy Announcement
Job Position-Import Documentation Officer for female applicants only)
Required Qualification and Experience
Education:Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, International Trade, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience: Generally 2 to 4 years of hands-on experience in import/export operations, banking/trade documentation, or customs clearing.
Knowledge & Skills:
Strong familiarity with Ethiopian Customs Commission rules and National Bank of Ethiopia regulations.
Understanding of Incoterms and international shipping terms.
Proficiency in office software (Microsoft Word and Excel).
Key Responsibilities
Document Preparation & Verification: Compile, review, and verify core shipping documents including Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Bills of Lading (B/L), Air Waybills (AWB), Certificates of Origin, and Proforma Invoices.
Bank & Trade Finance Handling: Process and track payment instruments such as Letters of Credit (LC), Cash Against Documents (CAD), and advance payments in line with National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) and commercial bank directives.
Regulatory Compliance & Permits: Secure necessary pre-import permits, trade licenses, and quality inspections from bodies like the Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration,Ethiopian agaricultural authority, Ethiopian Customs Commission, and Ethiopian Conformity Assessment Enterprise (ECAE).
Customs & Logistics Coordination: Work closely with customs brokers, freight forwarders, clearing agents, and shipping lines to track cargo, assign correct Harmonized System (HS) codes, and ensure smooth port clearance.
Shipment Tracking: Monitor goods from the overseas supplier or port of enty through transit, customs processing, and final warehouse delivery.
Record Keeping & Archiving: Maintain accurate physical and digital files of all trade transactions, customs declarations, and correspondence for audit and compliance purposes.
Dispute & Discrepancy Resolution: Address and fix missing paperwork, bank document discrepancies, or customs clearance delays promptly.
Requirement Skill
Communication
Location:Addis Ababa
Deadline : October 20th, 2026
How To Apply
Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV and cover letter via email to getnetbelachew10@gmail.com and etabezkebede2212@gmail.com. Please clearly mention the job title “Import Documentation Officer” in the subject line.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
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