GIZ Cameroon recruits a Trade Facilitation Advisor

GIZ Cameroon recruits a Trade Facilitation Advisor Call for internal and external applications for the recruitment of a (01) Trade Facilitation Advisor for the Global Alliance for Trade Facilitation project of the Deutsche Gesellschaft fÜR INTERNATIONAL ZUSAMMENARBEIT GMBH BASED IN DOUALA.

Job overview

Main duties

The Global Trade Facilitation Alliance supports governments in implementing the World Trade Organization’s trade facilitation agreement. The alliance’s projects help reduce red tape and end costly border delays by bringing governments and businesses of all sizes together as equal partners to implement targeted trade reforms. The alliance is mandated by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to implement this future project, which is part of the overall strategy of the “Partnerships for Sustainable Trade” programme. The objective is to propose solutions that are targeted and aligned with the priorities of the Cameroonian government, aimed at strengthening the country’s trade capacity and improving the efficiency of cross-border trade. After two scoping missions in June and December 2025, the optimization of customs clearance procedures for air freight is envisaged as an objective of the project in Cameroon. Possible elements of the project (subject to further discussion and planning) are: Improving the submission, analysis and sharing of e‑manifest; simplification and automation of the delivery of the manifest by involving relevant stakeholders. Streamlined customs clearance procedures for expedited shipments, digitized key documents, facilitated data exchange between key stakeholders and improved procedures. Institutionalisation of a consultation and dialogue format for air freight – creation of a structured and effective platform for dialogue between public and private actors in order to improve the efficiency and transparency of air cargo procedures. To this end, the project seeks a (01) Foreign Exchange Facilitation Advisor, based in Douala.

Responsibilities

Under the hierarchical responsibility of the project manager, the incumbent of the position will be responsible for supporting the project team in the implementation of a technical assistance project for trade facilitation in Cameroon, as part of GIZ’s global program “Partnerships for Sustainable Trade”. For this, he/she will be responsible for the following activities: Carry out technical activities and interventions with key partners. Ensure close collaboration with key players in the private sector (including airlines, couriers and express freight companies, freight forwarders, airport operator) and public actors (including customs, aviation authority, Ministry of Commerce). Participate in the technical management of activities, monitoring progress and achievement of products (such as strengthening facilitation measures) in consultation with the project team. Transmit in an understandable manner the relevant directives, general conditions and restrictions relating to its leeway, in compliance with the P+R and GIZ compliance principles. To deal with the issues and tasks entrusted in compliance with all legal requirements, contractual stipulations, social regulations, corporate policy and landlords, as well as instructions from his superior, and to ensure follow-up of their management or execution. Some specific tasks related to the administration of the project or its technical implementation can be entrusted. Participate in the design and monitoring of concrete interventions of the programme, particularly for the achievement of outputs (strengthening facilitation measures). Contribute to the development of processes in its area of responsibility, knowledge management, and develop and disseminate documentation. C. Assignments He/she will have the following responsibilities:

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Other information

Represent the project with the political partner, other public and private sector stakeholders, and development partners. Establish cooperative relationships based on trust with stakeholders. Assist and monitor the development and implementation of the project plan and activities, in close consultation with the project team, partners and consultants. Report and coordinate continuously with the project team on progress and details of project implementation. Support partners to ensure quality implementation of interventions

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