Travel Manager


Location : Brasília, BRAZIL
Application Deadline :16-Jun-13 (Midnight New York, USA)
Type of Contract :Service Contract
Post Level :SB-4
Languages Required :

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.


Background

Under the overall guidance and supervision of the Administrative Associate, the Travel Manager assists in the overall travel service, administers and executes processes and transactions ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Travel Manager promotes a client, quality and results-oriented approach.

The Travel Manager works in close collaboration with the Administrative Associate, Programme and projects staff in the CO and other UN agencies staff to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.


Duties and Responsibilities

Summary of Key Functions:

-Implementation of operational strategies 
- Efficient administrative support
-Support to supply and assets management 
- Support to administrative and financial control 
- Coordination of Events 
- Support to knowledge building and knowledge sharing

1. Ensures implementation of operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

-Full compliance of administrative activities with UN/UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies. 
- Provision of inputs to the CO administrative business processes mapping and implementation of the internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).
-Preparation of administrative team results-oriented workplans.

2. Ensures efficient administrative support , focusing on achievement of the following results: 

- Coordination of travel arrangements. Performing as Project Manager role in Atlas for approval of all travel requisitions. 
- Organization of workshops, conferences, retreats 
- Coordination of DSA, travel agencies, and other administrative surveys, surveys for organization of common services. 
- Support with protocol matters and other administrative matters. 
- Research and retrieval of statistical data from internal and external sources; preparation of statistical charts, tables and reports.


3. Provides support for effective administrative and financial control in the office, focusing on achievement of the following results:

-Maintenance of administrative control records such as commitments and expenditures. 
- Confirmation of availability of funds prior to review by supervisor; 
- Maintenance of data integrity in the database, control programme; analysis of results and initiation of corrective actions when necessary. 
- Proper control of supporting documents of funds and activities. 
- Provision of the information for the audit.

4. Provides support for Events, focusing on achievement of the following results: 
- Maintenance of common services/office space management to ensure integrated activities on common services and implementation of the UN reform.

5. Coordinates implementation of Receptionist functions, supervises Receptionist, focusing on achievement of the following results:
-Provision of efficient general reception and information services.

6. Supports knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO, focusing on achievement of the following results:

I. Training of staff on the administrative procedures
II. Briefing/debriefing of staff members on issues relating to area of work
III. Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the efficiency of the unit. Accurate analysis and presentation of information, thoroughly researched and fully documented work strengthens the capacity of the office and facilitates subsequent action by the supervisor. Incumbent’s own initiative is decisive in results of work and timely finalization.


Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Building Strategic Partnerships

Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases 
Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis 
Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things 
Documents innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures 
Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position 
Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks 
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning 
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

Promoting Organizational Change and Development

Level 1.1: Presentation of information on best practices in organizational change
Demonstrates ability to identify problems and proposes solutions

Design and Implementation of Management Systems

Level 1.1: Data gathering and implementation of management systems 
Uses information/databases/other management systems
Provides inputs to the development of simple system components
Makes recommendations related to work procedures and implementation of management systems

Client Orientation

Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships 
Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion 
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines 
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients 
Responds to client needs promptly

Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management

Level 1.1: Gathering and disseminating information 
Gathers and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems 
Prepares timely inputs to reports

Core Competencies:
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity 
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment 
Self-development, initiative-taking 
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively 
Creating synergies through self-control 
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member. 
Informed and transparent decision making


Required Skills and Experience

Please, fill with details and complete data all the required information in the Personal History Form: http://www.pnud.org.br/arquivos/p11.doc  (check bellow how to submitt application)

ATTENTION! Only applications made on UNDP Personal History Form - P11 and submmited on time in the UNDP Jobs System will be examined.

Education: University Degree is required. Certification in administration or related areas will be considered desirable.

Experience: 3 years of relevant professional experience in travel management. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) Experience in implementating OBT Online booking tools will be considered an advantage. Experience in UN System is an Asset.

Language Requirements: Fluency in Portuguese. Working Knowledge in English.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:
Click "Apply Now". After filling the fields and clicking in "Submit Application", you MUST attach in the next page
(upload resume) the UNDP Personal History Form - P11 (instead of your CV).

The P11 can be found in
: http://www.pnud.org.br/arquivos/p11.doc  

Only applications made on UNDP Personal History Form - P11 and submmited on time in the UNDP Jobs System will be examined.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Due to the volume of applications received, receipt of applications cannot be acknowledged individually. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, afro-descendants and persons with disabilities are specially encouraged to apply.



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