Customs & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator M/F

	Customs & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator M/F

General informations

AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company. 

Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 50 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way. 
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.

Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project? 

Join AGL, the leading multimodal logistics operator on the African continent! 

Job description

Mission Description                      

To coordinate with all relevant Partner Government Agencies (PGAs), internal stakeholders to ensure timely approval of IDFs, customs entries, permits, licenses, exemptions, and regulatory clearances.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Regulatory Coordination
-Liaise daily with all relevant PGAs including but not limited to KEBS, KEPHIS, PPB, KDB, NEMA, NACADA, DVS, and other regulatory authorities
-Monitor and expedite approvals of IDFs, customs entries, permits, licenses, and exemptions
-Follow up on all delayed approvals and escalate outstanding cases to the respective authorities and management
-Track and report approval turnaround times and pending regulatory cases.

2.Documentation & Compliance
-Verify all supporting documents required for customs declarations and PGA approvals.
-Ensure compliance with customs regulations, import/export requirements, and agency-specific guidelines
-Maintain updated knowledge of customs laws, East African Community (EAC) regulations, and PGA requirements
-Coordinate resolution of queries, objections, and document discrepancies

3.Stakeholder Management
-Act as the focal point between AGL operational teams, customers, PGAs, and customs authorities.
-Communicate approval status and regulatory updates to internal teams and customers
-Build and maintain professional relationships with government agencies and key regulatory stakeholders

4.Operational Performance
- Prepare daily and weekly reports on: Pending IDFs, Pending customs entries, PGA approval status
-Identify bottlenecks causing approval delays and recommend corrective actions
-Support continuous improvement initiatives to reduce cargo clearance turnaround time.

5.Regulatory Updates
-Monitor changes in customs procedures, tariff regulations, and PGA requirements.
-Circulate regulatory updates and conduct awareness sessions for operations teams
-Participate in industry forums and stakeholder engagements where required

 

Profile

• Diploma in Customs Administration, Logistics, International Trade or a related field
• Minimum 3-5 years' experience in customs clearance, regulatory affairs, freight forwarding, or trade compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Kenya Customs regulations, EAC Customs Management Act (EACCMA), and relevant Partner Government Agencies (PGAs) procedures.
• Proven experience liaising with KRA Customs, KenTrade, and Partner Government Agencies (PGA) such as:
• KEBS
• KEPHIS
• Port Health
• NACADA
• KDB
• PCPB
• NEMA
• DVS and other regulatory authorities.
• Experience following up and expediting IDF, customs declarations, permits, licenses, exemptions, and regulatory approvals.
• Strong understanding of import, export, transit, bonded warehouse, SEZ, and EAC customs procedures.
• Experience handling customs queries, disputes, demand notices, audits, and compliance matters.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with government agencies and customs officers.
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, prioritize urgent approvals, and resolve clearance bottlenecks promptly.