Anti-Illicit Trade Operations Manager based Kiev – Ukraine Fluency in English , Ukrainian and Russian

Anti-Illicit Trade Operations Manager based Kiev – Ukraine Fluency in English , Ukrainian and Russian

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Anti-Illicit Trade Operations Manager based Kiev – Ukraine Fluency in English , Ukrainian and Russian The Role Anti-Illicit Trade Operations protects client brands from the illicit trade that adversely impacts on consumer markets. The role includes, but is not limited to, identifying, developing, managing and directing AIT programs through Providers to undertake investigations & gather/share intelligence on the illegal trade. The incumbent is also responsible for investigating and identifying sources of leakage of diverted products, reporting such outlets in an evidential format for local law enforcement Education: University degree in business, economics, law or other related fields Work Experience: Will have experience in conducting and managing investigations in public and/or private sector or in legal support services in illicit trade. Experience in working effectively with local law enforcement and intelligence agencies would be a particular advantage. Languages & Computer Skills: Fluency in both oral and written English along with Russian and Ukrainian and computer literate. The Person An individual that can build complex networking groups that energize people: will communicate openly and builds 2-way communication. You Initiate dialogue, leads with questions, provides and seeks feedback, straight talker, shares a passion for business. An individual who can execute and takes action to improve team's performance, Conveys a sense of urgency, strives to exceed expectations, completes projects on time and to specification , applies sound project management principles, holds team accountable, voluntarily takes responsibility for tasks and projects. Developing intelligence: Lead all local AIT efforts by building and directing investigations and enforcement programs. When necessary, recruit and manage AIT service providers (SPs) to undertake investigations and gather information on the local, regional and international illegal trade. Ensure service providers produce actionable information to investigate smuggling gangs Law enforcement liaison (LE): Support AIT Regional Teams efforts to impact on the smuggling of goods as well as any illicit sales of diverted genuine products. This will include developing and directing investigations through SPs, setting clear objectives to identify quality information to share with LE and report on feedback. Organize AIT trainings for local customs and other law enforcement officials. Reporting: Prepare detailed reports. Update management on the progress and objectives of investigations and present these reports (in both written and oral format) to internal and external audiences (when appropriate). Present to audiences within and outside of the company to demonstrate and explain AIT strategies and activities. Internal relationships: Work in close cooperation with other members of the AIT Operations to ensure effective engagement with colleagues in other functions Budgeting: Efficiently and effectively manage local AIT budgets. Undertake robust financial planning and controls, and meet departmental reporting obligations. Maintain costs of AIT relating services at maximum optimal level.