United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS)
United Nations Core Values: Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity
Open Vacancy: Travel Assistant
Ref: GL-5, TJO (Temporary Job Opening )
Vacancy Notice No: UNSOS/HR/005/2016/NAIROBI
Responsibilities:
Within delegated authority, the Travel Assistant will be responsible for the following duties:
- calculates airfare, excess baggage entitlements, terminal expenses, daily subsistence allowance for staff and dependents travelling on missions, etc.;
- provides information to staff and consultants on the most direct and economical route, and plans routings and itineraries plus the most economical airfare rates for such travel as permitted by the rules and regulations;
- provides information on rates and travel schedules for specific itineraries;
- contact airlines or travel agency to make reservations at least expensive fares, and request issuance of tickets;
- initiates request for visas;
- reviews of travel claims and supporting documentation for completeness, accuracy, reasonableness, validity, and conformity with UN Rules;
- advises substantive offices, travelers, and other relevant staff of arrival information, requesting arrangements to be made accordingly for traveler;
- any other duties as required
Qualifications:
Education: Minimum of secondary education certificate.
Experience: A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in travel administration including travel rate construction, routing and travel reimbursement or related area
Language: Fluency in English is required; knowledge of another UN official language is an advantage
Qualified candidates may submit their applications using the United Nations Personal History form (P 11) to the email address: recruitment-unsoa@un.org on or before the deadline.
Deadline 26 January 2016
The United Nations shall place no restriction on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.
The United Nations does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (applications, interview, meeting, processing or training).
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