Travel Management Assistant at United Nations University

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UNU-WIDER is seeking an outstanding individual to assist in organizing travels related to the implementation of the work programme, with a focus on workshops, events, and conferences.

UNU has been a go-to think tank for impartial research on global problems for four decades, with over 400 researchers in 13 countries. For more information, please visit www.unu.edu.

UNU-WIDER is a leading international development economics think tank, providing economic analysis and policy advice to promote sustainable and equitable development.

The Institute is looking for an individual to assist in organizing travels related to its work programme, with a focus on workshops, events, and conferences.

The Travel Management Assistant will perform the following duties under the supervision of the Chief, Administrative and Programme Services and the Administrative and Procurement Associate:

• Support travel management processes and ensure compliance with corporate travel guidelines
• Develop and implement the travel and expense workflow
• Facilitate high-quality professional service and compliance with UNU travel policy
• Request and monitor alternative payment methods
• Co-ordinate and process travel authorizations and payments
• Co-ordinate with embassies to assist travellers in obtaining visas
• Resolve travel-related cases with changes, cancellations, or problems
• Collect and analyse market situation on travel service areas
• Provide training in travel processes to travellers
• Contribute to the development of requirements for travel-related contractual bids
• Communicate with the Project and Travel Assistants’ network on travel programme, policy, and procedures
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor

• Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Tourism, and Experience Management with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or completion of secondary school education with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of MS Office, particularly Excel and Word
• Knowledge of an ERP system, UN systems, and additional languages are advantages
• Excellent communication skills, fluency in English, and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
• Diplomacy, attention to detail, and ability to work under minimal supervision are essential

Remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications, experience, and level of responsibilities.

This is a locally-recruited post with no relocation allowance, and the successful candidate will be employed under a local contract.

This is a full-time employment on a 1-year Personnel Service Agreement contract, with the possibility for renewal subject to requirements and satisfactory work performance.

The United Nations shall place no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs.

Job Info:

• Company: United Nations University
• Position: Travel Management Assistant
• Work Location: Helsinki
• Country: FI

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