Purpose of Post:
Under the general supervision of the Senior Travel Assistant, prepare and process documentation for travel for all staff and consultants in Kenya Country and Regional Offices, including staff from other Country offices and visitors from Headquarters.
The incumbent of this post will also be responsible for dealing with all visa requests for all International travel.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Liaise with travel agents on all matters pertaining to travel ensuring that most advantageous routings/fares are used and UNICEF rules and regulations are followed.
- Compile and review all information on travel requests, prepare travel authorizations for both local and international travel, prepare other necessary documentation and correspondence in respect of travel arrangements and related matters.
- Determine applicable class of travel, calculate number of days in travel status and make the necessary computation of entitlements.
- Provide advice and assist staff members and their dependants with processing requests for visas.
- Advise staff of any new changes or revised procedures on Travel and practices, interpret and assess the impact of such changes and make recommendations for follow-up action in line with UNICEF rules.
- Process all payments for all travel related expenses in a timely fashion.
- Prepare statistical reports related to all travel issues.
Required Experience/Qualifications
- High School certificate supplemented by training in Business Administration/management or equivalent experience in related field plus a Diploma in Travel management.
- Possession of an advanced certificate in Travel management certified by IATA is a must.
- Five (5) years of progressive working experience in Administrative field particularly in travel management in a busy working environment.
Competencies:
- Good knowledge of Computer applications and travel related applications like Galileo, Amadeus and OAG will be an added advantage
- Good knowledge of Air Ticketing procedures and processes
- Ability to work under pressure
- Tact, patience and flexibility.
Language(s)
- Fluency in English and Kiswahili.
Note: Internal candidates should enclose copies of their last two Performance Evaluation Reports.
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that their applications along with their curriculum vitae are sent to.
The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
P.O. Box 44145, Nairobi
or kenyahrvacancies @ unicef.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Please indicate Reference No. "KCO/ADM/2009-25" on both Envelope and in the email subject.
"Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply"
Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment
Closing Date: 20 August 2009
Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com
Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that their applications along with their curriculum vitae are sent to.
The Human Resources Officer
UNICEF Kenya Country Office
P.O. Box 44145, Nairobi
or kenyahrvacancies @ unicef.org
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
Please indicate Reference No. "KCO/ADM/2009-25" on both Envelope and in the email subject.
"Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply"
Zero tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse
UNICEF is a smoke-free environment
Closing Date: 20 August 2009
Source: http://kenyanjobs.blogspot.com