Oceania Customs Organisation

As we approach the holiday season, we want to express our gratitude to our members and development partners for your continued support and engagement throughout 2024. Your dedication to OCO has made this year truly remarkable. Please note that our office will be closed from December 20th, 2024 to January 3rd, 2025 for the holiday break. We re-open for business on January 6th, 2025. We wish you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, peace, and cherished moments.

Partnering with the Centre for Customs and Excise Studies to advance customs education at Fiji National University. Empowering future professionals through specialized academic programs. 📚 Education | 🌍 Capacity Building #CustomsEducation #ProfessionalDevelopment #FijiNationalUniversity Watch ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g-cizE6g

The Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) has completed a critical five-day training program bringing together customs experts from across the Pacific. The initiative, developed with the Australian Border Force, aims to enhance maritime intelligence and counter-smuggling techniques. Key objectives: - Improve regional information sharing - Develop sophisticated tracking capabilities - Protect Pacific communities from transnational drug trafficking - The Pacific Small Craft Application (OPSCA) represents a pivotal tool in our collective border security strategy. #CustomsTraining #MaritimeSecurity #RegionalCooperation Read more: https://lnkd.in/gdh7dxqF

The Fiji National University (FNU), Charles Sturt University’s Centre for Customs & Excise Studies and OCO are proud to announce a partnership to enhance customs education in the Pacific. This initiative will provide accessible and affordable programs, from certificates to bachelor's degrees, empowering Pacific customs officers to advance their careers. Key benefits of this partnership: • Cost-effective programs: Priced in Fijian dollars, making education more attainable for Pacific Islanders. • Comprehensive learning pathways: Certificates from Charles Sturt University, progressing to diplomas and degrees at FNU. • Regionally relevant curriculum: Developed to meet the specific needs of Pacific customs administrations. This tripartite partnership signifies a strong commitment to professional development and capacity building in the Pacific! #OCOFNUCSU #CustomsEducation #PacificIslands #CareerAdvancement #AffordableEducation

OCO and Australian Border Force joined forces to deliver a Revenue Evasion Master Class in Nadi, Fiji . Started on Monday, October 28- and ending today, October 30, customs officials from 11 Pacific nations improved their skills in: Risk management Data analysis Intelligence gathering Revenue leakage prevention This strategic initiative aimed to strengthen our region's fight against illicit trade, which costs the global economy US$2.2 trillion annually. Read more about this initiative: https://lnkd.in/gK4ePgzH

Oceania Customs Organisation (OCO) - Trade & Revenue Management Advisor Location: Suva, Fiji Contract: 3 years Salary: Starting from FJD$74,993.60 (negotiable) We're seeking an experienced Trade & Revenue Management Advisor to join our team in Suva. This role supports OCO Member Countries on trade facilitation and revenue management within national customs agencies. Key responsibilities: • Advise on customs components of regional trade facilitation and revenue management • Execute Regional Trade Facilitation Programme (RTFP) • Provide capacity building and institutional strengthening Requirements: • Relevant degree • 10+ years experience in trade and revenue management • Strong knowledge of international trade issues and agreements For full job description and application details: https://lnkd.in/gD4ndgxh Deadline: October 18, 2024 #CustomsManagement #InternationalTrade #JobOpportunity

The OCO is pleased to announce the launch of a new GESI initiative under the IMPACT Project, in collaboration with the EU and UNCTAD. This initiative aims to address gender disparities and promote inclusivity within customs operations across the Pacific. Key focus areas include: Capacity building for women in customs Creating enabling work environments Data-driven decision-making for GESI Learn more: [link to press release on OCO website] #GESI #genderequality #socialinclusion #trade #customs #PacificIslands #leadership #diversity #inclusion #EU #UNCTAD

The OCO Secretariat, in collaboration with UNCTAD, recently held a regional workshop focused on simplifying and modernising customs procedures in the Pacific. By applying Business Process Re-engineering (BPR) principles, we aim to create more efficient and effective customs processes, ultimately facilitating trade and boosting economic growth in the region. Key areas of focus include: • Advance Rulings • Risk Management • Post Clearance Audit • Authorised Economic Operators (Trusted Trade Program) • Expedited Shipments We extend our sincere gratitude to UNCTAD and EDF 11 for their invaluable partnership in this initiative. #TradeFacilitation #BPR #CustomsModernization #PacificTrade #OCOSecretariat #UNCTAD

Congratulations to our CERT IV Graduates! We celebrate the achievements of our latest cohort of customs officials who have successfully completed the OCO CERT IV program. This program equips them with the advanced skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the complex world of customs administration. We're proud to support the professional development of customs officials across the Pacific, and we look forward to seeing the positive impact these graduates will have on trade facilitation and border security in the region. Vinaka vakalevu to our partners- Centre for Customs & Excise Studies of the University of Canberra and the European Union through the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) Improving Pacific Islands Customs and Trade (IMPACT) project for supporting this program. #OCOCertIV #CustomsAdministration #PacificCustoms #Graduation #CapacityBuilding #IMPACTProject

We are pleased to announce the signing of a resource-sharing agreement with the Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG). This renewed partnership represents a significant step forward in our collective efforts to combat illicit trade, transnational crime, and strengthen border security in the Oceania region. The agreement will facilitate the sharing of critical resources, including information, technology, training expertise, and personnel, between the OCO and the MSG member countries: Fiji, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, and Solomon Islands. This enhanced collaboration will enable us to: • Detect and disrupt illicit trade networks • Combat transnational crime • Protect our borders from harmful goods and invasive species • Foster greater regional integration We are confident that this partnership will have a positive impact on the security and prosperity of the Oceania region. #OCOMSG #RegionalSecurity #BorderSecurity #TradeFacilitation