Senior Customs Consultant (new digital platfrorm)

Remote | Geneva

  • Organization: UNCTAD - United Nations Conference on Trade and Development
  • Location: Remote | Geneva
  • Grade: CON
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Border and Customs
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Transport and Distribution
  • Closing Date: 2025-12-08

Result of Service

The consultant will contribute to the efficient mapping of the ASYCUDA new digital platform

Work Location

Home based

Expected duration

05.01.26 - 04.06.26

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general supervision of UNCTAD ASYCUDA Regional Coordinator for Eastern Europe and Central Asia the consultant will undertake following duties: - Functional preparation for the launch of new digital platform components - Final functional testing of ll components of new digital platform - Coordination of Go-Live functional activities at the local team level - Ensuring all functional problems are logged, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. - Analyzing post-Go-Live feedback from the functional users of the system - Functional documentation finalization - System handover and final reporting tasks - Communication with key stakeholders at the local level

Qualifications/special skills

A first university degree, Bachelor, degree in Customs, business administration, law, economics or related area is required. At least 7 years of work experience in dealing with IT system's analysis, implementation and  management experience in implementation of Customs IT systems and modules is required. Work experience of work in customs administration, revenue authority or trade support institution is required. Combination of IT and Customs experience would be a strong advantage. Work experience of dealing with NCTS solutions and/or ICT applications for e-Commerce operators is desirable. Work experience of involvement in UN, EU or other international projects is desirable.

Languages

Fluency written and oral in English is required.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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