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NAFDAC Regulatory Officer
About this role
A full-time NAFDAC Regulatory Officer based in Apapa, Lagos, to manage regulatory documentation and approvals for cargo importation and clearance. The role involves ensuring compliance with NAFDAC, SON, NESREA, NAQS and other agencies, processing permits, endorsements, inspections, and full releases to support customs clearance. It requires liaising with regulatory bodies, advising operations and clients on regulatory requirements, and monitoring changes in import rules. The employer, Fembol Group, provides shipping, freight and forwarding services and aims to maintain regulatory compliance across the logistics process.
What you would do
- Process regulatory permits and approvals for shipments.
- Prepare and submit NAFDAC permits, endorsements, and full release documents.
- Handle SONCAP, NSW Master Documents, and NSW Consignment References.
- Review shipping documents for regulatory compliance before submission.
- Liaise with regulatory agencies to expedite approvals and releases.
- Review invoices and certificates for HS codes and regulatory requirements.
- Attend inspections and regulatory meetings as needed.
- Advise operations and key account managers on regulatory requirements.
- Provide status updates to clients on permit processing and regulatory approvals.
- Escalate complex regulatory issues to management promptly.
What they are asking for
- Bachelor’s degree or HND in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, Transport Management, Business Administration, International Trade, Economics, or related field.
- 5–7 years of relevant experience in regulatory compliance, customs clearing, freight forwarding, or import/export operations.
- Hands-on experience processing NAFDAC, SON, NESREA, and NAQS permits and related approvals.
- Strong knowledge of Nigerian import regulations and customs clearance for regulated commodities.
- Experience using the National Single Window platform (NSW) for Master Documents and Consignment References.
- Understanding of Form M, PAAR, SONCAP, product certificates, import permits, and related documents.
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with NAFDAC, SON, NESREA, NAQS, Nigeria Customs Service, and other agencies.
- Experience handling regulated commodities such as food, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, or agricultural products.
- Familiarity with NAFDAC full release, SONCAP, NAQS quarantine, and NESREA environmental requirements.
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