Evariste Munyampundu

Coordinate meetings and do research on the implementation of the WTO Agreement on Trade facilitation; Coordinate capacity building the National Trade Facilitation Committees; Develop a regional project proposals on trade facilitation; Mobilise resources for the implementation of the WTO agreement on Trade Facilitation ; coordinate the Regional Trade information Portal, African Trade Observatory, Provide technical input and undertake studies and research aimed at implementing Trade Facilitation and the Single Customs Territory; Promotion of Customs Integrity and anti-corruption initiatives in Customs, Establish a Monitoring and Evaluation Mechanism for the implementation of the TFA; Develop background papers for the Sub Committee on Trade Facilitation; Coordinate the Monitoring & monitoring of implementation of the EAC Sectoral Council on Trade Industry Finance and Investment and Council and Pre-budget Consultations decisions related to Customs and Trade; Build capacity of the National Committees on Trade Facilitation and Coordinate the discussions with development partners and other stakeholders in the areas of trade facilitation and Coordinate capacity building in Customs on Trade Facilitation, Rules of Origin, Tariff and Customs Integrity.

• Advised EAC partner States on Tax Policy harmonisation and measures against tax competition and Regional Integration; Supported the involvement of East African Business Council (EABC) and CSOs in Dialogue with public sector on tax harmonisation in EAC; Supported Double Taxation Avoidance capacity building; Organised VAT and Excise Technical working Groups; Supported the Fiscal Affairs Committee; Supported the development of the code of conduct against harmful tax competition; Contributed to the Fiscal Affairs Committee and Sectoral Councils meetings back ground papers; Provided professional contributions and analysis on core issues of the project implementation plan; Developed proposals on aspects of the technical and organisational implementation of the reform process; contributed to the establishment of a common professional project structure which comprises the EAC as well as partner states; Contributed to the establishment of efficient communication channels and procedures; Contributed to the design of cooperation instruments with different professional committees, Tax authorities and advisory and decision making bodies; Organised the tender process of consultancies carried out by the Project : Study on tax systems in EAC and Study on tax trainings in EAC; Handled logistic and organisations tasks in relationship with the implementation of the project activities; procurement ; Gave support to Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) on project level; Took care of tasks related to event management, public relations, networking and internet research; Organised workshops and conferences on Tax Harmonisation; Contributed to GTZ and EAC newsletters and web site

Planning of the activities of the project; Projects appraisals, Monitoring and Evaluation of the projects. Chair the planning meetings; Follow-up the budget execution of the project; Coordinate the human resources deployed to the Project; Approve the requisition of office material and furniture; Approve the eligible requests of assistance; Report to the National Coordination, the activities carried out; Recommend to the National Coordination, the corrective actions during the phase of execution of the project; Execute other tasks as required by the Management.

Identify the needs of Small and Medium enterprises for their development; Assist the Small and Medium Enterprises to develop their bankable business plan; Projects appraisal and Monitoring and evaluation; Elaborate projects to promote the agribusiness; Carry out negotiations with the development partners; Coordinate the evaluation missions of the implemented projects; Recommend the correctives measures to the management; Prepare the action plan and budgets for the department; Organise workshops with partners.

Manage the Financial and logistical Resources of the province; Make financial reports and Logistical arrangements for the Province.

Certification of origin of goods exported to the countries which signed the trade agreements with Rwanda (eg. Under AGOA, COMESA, EU-ACP, CHINA spt,…). Other activities to perform are:

Coordinate the Department and International groupings such as COMESA, AGOA, CEE-ACP; Follow up application of the Rules of origin; Visits local industries to identify the goods that merit certificate of origin; Train the staff and taxpayers on principles of rules of origin; Follow up queries raised by verification officers in regards to rules of origin; Advise the department on the rules of origin issues and Participate in various international meetings on Trade and Customs matters.

A member of National Development and Trade Policy Forum (NDTPF) chaired by Ministry of Commerce, Industry, Tourism, Investment Promotion and Cooperatives.

Customs Inspector

Physical and documentary verification of declarations which cover different customs regimes (Import, Exports…) and Application of Customs Valuation and Harmonised System (HS)…

Transit and Exports Officer.

Development and implementation of Transit Procedures; monitor transit movements of goods through the customs territory and Monitor Bond Management.

Responsible of the accounting system of the station; Oversee the human resources of the station; Prepare the payment of the staff and Prepare financial reports of the station.