Trade Facilitation Officer – Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia

January 15, 2026

Job Description

The mission of the LIVESTOCK AND LIVESTOCK PRODUCTS BOARD OF NAMIBIA (previously Meat Board of Namibia) is to promote a conducive environment for sustainable livestock production, market growth, and diversification for livestock, meat, and livestock products. The Livestock and Livestock Products Board of Namibia (LLPBN) is looking for a dynamic and experienced:

Position: Trade Facilitation Officer
Location: Windhoek
Employment Type: Permanent

Principal Accountabilities:

  • Manage the full permit lifecycle (issuance, verification, receipting, resetting, cancellations) and ensure compliance with SOPs and statutory requirements.
  • Administer marketing schemes (Poultry Quota, Pork Market Share Promotion Scheme, Norway Quota) and supervise permit issuing staff for accuracy and efficiency.
  • Provide user training and technical support for the Online Permit System and MPS, including resolving errors and registering new users.
  • Monitor system usage, detect irregularities, produce compliance/performance reports, and maintain secure data backups.
  • Support national and international trade facilitation initiatives (WTO, NTFC) and act as the technical focal point for improving trade processes.
  • Lead efforts to simplify and standardize procedures, tools, and forms while engaging stakeholders to reduce inefficiencies.
  • Compile, analyze, and disseminate trade and permit-related reports, and provide administrative support at industry meetings.
  • Maintain document management systems, SharePoint filing, and website content, and liaise with DVS/customs on product classification.
  • Conduct first-line audits on permit systems and users, ensuring adherence to SOPs and marketing schemes.

Key Requirements:

  • Diploma (NQF 6) in Economics, Accounting, Statistics, Computer Literacy, or related commercial discipline.
  • 3 years’ experience in a trade-related environment.
  • Knowledge of the Harmonized System (HS codes), customer environment, and database administration is an added advantage.
  • Code B Driver’s License and strong computer literacy (especially Microsoft Excel).

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