Export Control Officer

Accountabilities 

• Responsible to ensure that all cargo transported by Etihad Cargo complies with local and international Export control laws and regulations, through the use of automated tools and other official data sources.  

• Accountable for monitoring the day-to-day screening of all shipments booked in the network in accordance with the applicable export control policies, procedures and international standards, protecting the company’s liability and avoiding any financial exposure. 

• Accountable for the end-to-end investigation of all potentially sensitive records with the responsible station and obtain proof/evidence documents from responsible parties to support decision of shipment acceptance or rejection.   

• Accountable to maintain auditable trackers and records that can be presented to relevant authorities and governmental bodies in the event of investigations, enquiries or inspections.  

• Responsible for initiating and follow-up communication with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. customers, suppliers, authorities) for acknowledgment, acceptance, rejection of cases.  

• Responsible for the analysis of data and reporting on trends within parameters set out by the Cargo Export Control Manager and Ethics Manager and provide recommendations. possible solutions and corrective actions. 

• Responsible on a day-to-day basis for all special commodities approvals such as live animals, pets in cabin, MUW/LIC (MIL)/SWP 

• Act as an advisor in terms of Export control requirements, help create awareness in the organization and deliver guidance to drive a high level of compliance. 

• Make day-to-day operational decisions to manage and mitigate operational safety and security-related risks associated with assigned tasks, through effective evaluation and decision-making based on conditions, hazards and threats. 

• Escalate medium or higher-level risks to appropriate management level personnel. 

 Education & Experience  

• Minimum high school diploma is required. 

• At least 3 years of experience in Logistics/Air Cargo industry or 1 year of experience in Export control or Cargo Compliance environments, demonstrating knowledge of Export Administration Regulation (EAR), International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) and European Sanctions schemes.