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United Nations Regional Service Centre
CLOSEDTravel Assistant
Entebbe, Uganda
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United Nations Regional Service Centre
CLOSEDTravel Officer
Entebbe, Uganda
Closing: Jun 11, 2024
This position has expiredPublished: May 20, 2024 (2 months ago)
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The focus of the position is to provide Travel related services within the Service Delivery model of the RSCE. The post provides guidance and direction to the relevant service delivery area with regard to travel related issues and processes.
Requirements
- The applicant for the United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) Travel Assistant job must hold a High school diploma or equivalent. Required.
- A technical or vocational certificate in IATA is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in travel management, including use of a Global Distribution System (GDS), travel rate construction, routing; or related area is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software e.g. Umoja or similar is required.
- One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience in application of United Nations or similar international organization Staff Rules and Regulations in an operational environment is desirable.
- Experience in a shared service center is desirable.
- Languages: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
Responsibilities
The focus of the position is to provide Travel related services within the Service Delivery model of the RSCE. The post provides guidance and direction to the relevant service delivery area with regard to travel related issues and processes.
Requirements
- The applicant for the United Nations Department of Operational Support (DOS) Travel Assistant job must hold a High school diploma or equivalent. Required.
- A technical or vocational certificate in IATA is required.
- A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in travel management, including use of a Global Distribution System (GDS), travel rate construction, routing; or related area is required.
- A minimum of two (2) years of experience in the use of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software e.g. Umoja or similar is required.
- One (1) year or more of experience in data analytics or related area is desirable. Experience in application of United Nations or similar international organization Staff Rules and Regulations in an operational environment is desirable.
- Experience in a shared service center is desirable.
- Languages: Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is desirable.
- Approves travel and shipment requests for UN-authorized travel for all categories of travellers (staff and their recognized dependents, uniformed personnel, consultants, contractors, meeting participants, etc.)
- Calculates air fare, excess baggage entitlements, and terminal expenses for staff and dependents traveling on missions, etc. using a Global Distribution System (GDS)
- Calculates airfare for staff entitlement travel in the form of a lump sum, and costs for shipment of personal effects in accordance with the relevant UN travel policies, using a Global Distribution System (GDS).
- Provides information to clients on routings and itineraries as permitted by rules and regulations for planning purposes.
- Advises on travel and expense report related issues.
- Replies to queries from clients.
- Contacts airlines or travel agency to makes reservations in accordance with the UN travel policy, and requests issuance of tickets.
- Arranges tickets for official and training travel; arranges tickets and cargo space for repatriation of Human remains; arranges tickets for medical and/or security evacuations.
- Advises substantive offices, travelers, and other relevant staff of arrival information, requesting arrangement to be made accordingly for traveller to the airline or contracted travel agency.
- Assists with the collection and analysis of data as well as preparation of data presentations and reports for information sharing, responding to queries, knowledge management, planning and decision making.
- Performs other duties as required.
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