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Customs & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator M/F at AGL- Africa Global Logistics
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (19 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Customs & Regulatory Affairs Coordinator will manage interactions with government agencies to secure customs entries, permits, licences and regulatory clearances for AGL’s shipments. The role monitors approval timelines, resolves documentation issues and ensures compliance with East African Community regulations. Acting as the liaison between operational teams, customers and authorities, the coordinator supports smooth import‑export processes.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Diploma in Customs, Logistics, International Trade or a related field
- • Minimum 3–5 years experience in customs clearance, regulatory affairs or freight forwarding
- • Strong knowledge of Kenyan customs procedures and East African Community regulations
- • Ability to communicate effectively with government agencies and internal stakeholders
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Liaise daily with relevant Partner Government Agencies such as KEBS, KEPHIS, PPB, KDB, NEMA, NACADA and DVS
- • Monitor and expedite approvals of IDFs, customs entries, permits, licences and exemptions
- • Follow up on delayed approvals and escalate outstanding cases to authorities and management
- • Track and report approval turnaround times and pending regulatory cases
- • Verify all supporting documents required for customs declarations and PGA approvals
- • Ensure compliance with customs regulations, import/export requirements and agency‑specific guidelines
- • Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of customs laws, EAC regulations and PGA requirements
- • Coordinate resolution of queries, objections and document discrepancies
- • Act as the focal point between AGL operational teams, customers, PGAs and customs authorities