Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Referees
Customs Technical Training
Languages
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Edwin Kakule

Edwin Kakule

Kampala

Summary

Proactive and results-driven professional with 19 years of experience in Customs operations and technical areas, including field enforcement, document processing, tariff resolution, and customs audit. Demonstrated expertise in training and capacity building, having guided officers in revenue collection and conducted international training for customs personnel. Proven skills in strategic planning, team management, and project execution, ensuring compliance with tax laws and facilitating trade effectively. Committed to enhancing Uganda Revenue Authority's mandate through integrity and excellence in customs management.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor Customs Document Processing Center

Uganda Revenue Authority
Kampala
08.2023 - Current
  • Achieved exceptional performance in fast-paced Document Processing Centre while managing multiple responsibilities without compromising quality.
  • Trained staff on Customs technical aspects of HS classification and Rules of Origin.
  • Executed real-time interventions during clearance processes to minimize revenue leakages.
  • Organized weekly training sessions for DPC officers to improve efficiency in goods classification.
  • Identified misuse of exemption procedures and mis-declarations, further reducing revenue losses.
  • Managed client expectations in high-pressure situations, ensuring timely engagement and resolution.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly, maintaining high levels of satisfaction.
  • Supervised a team of seven officers in daily operations, fostering a collaborative environment.

URA Customs Technical Consultant (Rules of Origin)

Japan International Corparation Agency(JICA)
01.2021 - 04.2024
  • Shared East African Community (EAC) Rules of Origin with JICA experts.
  • Prepared comprehensive training materials on Rules of Origin.
  • Conducted multiple training sessions for South Sudan Customs Officers on Rules of Origin.
  • Executed follow-up activities to reinforce learning among trainees.
  • Developed monthly assignments for trainees post-initial training session.
  • Advised on implementation of Rules of Origin system in South Sudan.
  • Provided insights on customs matters in EAC and Uganda to JICA experts.
  • Supported project activities as Master Trainer for JICA experts.

Supervisor Customs Audit General Goods

Uganda Revenue Authority
Kampala
10.2021 - 08.2023
  • Earned Customs Audit Exceptional Service Award for improving performance reporting and work plan development.
  • Collaborated with IT to automate performance reporting, simplifying supervisor submissions.
  • Streamlined processes enabled timely reporting of division accomplishments and aligned work plans.

Prepared and presented reports on team performance, challenges, and achievements to division management.

  • Conducted performance evaluations, delivering constructive feedback and establishing individual goals.

Education

Masters - Management Studies (Monitoring and Evaluation)

Uganda Management Institute
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Kyambogo University
01.2004

Skills

  • Policy writing and regulatory compliance
  • Customs documentation
  • Data analysis
  • Training development and staff development
  • Customer service and team leadership
  • Decision-making

Professional Referees

  • John Genda Walala, Director- Local Government Inspection, Ministry of Local Government (Uganda), P.O. Box 7037, Kampala, Kampala, +256772935884, +256754935884, Jgwalala@yahoo.com
  • Stephen Kasenge, Global Strategy Partner, KSK Associates CPA, KSK Green Campus, Plot 24a Hannington Rd, Kampala, Kampala, 70434, +2567726111000, Skasenge@kskassociates.net
  • Dr. Harriet Kivumbi, Senior Global Health Consultant, Global (Africa wide experience), +256772737006, harrietkivumbi@yahoo.com, harrietkivumbi@gmail.com

Customs Technical Training

  • WCO Certificate of Achievement E-course on the Harmonised System, 12/11/19
  • WCO Certificate of Achievement E-course the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement, 10/23/19
  • WTO-E Learning Certificate 'Made in –Understanding Rules of Origin', 02/28/18
  • 2018 WCO Knowledge Academy for Customs and Trade (Compliance and Facilitation Rules of Origin)
  • WCO Certificate of Achievement E-course on Rules of Origin, 12/11/17
  • Trainer of Trainers Certificate (Uganda Management Institute), 03/18/19 to 03/29/19

Languages

English
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Kiswahili
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supervisor Customs Document Processing Center

Uganda Revenue Authority
08.2023 - Current

Supervisor Customs Audit General Goods

Uganda Revenue Authority
10.2021 - 08.2023

URA Customs Technical Consultant (Rules of Origin)

Japan International Corparation Agency(JICA)
01.2021 - 04.2024

Masters - Management Studies (Monitoring and Evaluation)

Uganda Management Institute

Bachelor of Arts - Education

Kyambogo University
Edwin Kakule