Travel Specialist

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• Develop, implement and maintain WHO Travel Policy and procedures globally.
• Develop, maintain and deliver the learning and development strategy for travel on a global level, in coordination with regional offices.
• Oversee the development, implementation and running of all contracts, memorandum of understandings and overall relationships with WHO key strategic partners.
• Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives to deliver efficiencies and effectiveness.
• Provide all necessary support and guidance to regional and country offices on interpretation and application of WHO Travel Policy and procedures.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of a robust state of the art travel system and of its associated travel policy and procedures,considering all global, regional and country level dependencies.
• Perform other related tasks, as required.

• Essential: First university degree, in public or business administration, finance or accounting, human resource management or other relevant social studies from an accredited/recognized institute.
• Desirable: An advanced university degree from a university of recognized standing in business administration or other related field.

• Essential: Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience at international level in the corporate travel sector, including at the management level. Experience in supervising staff.
• Desirable: Experience in working in an international organization. Experience using an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system such as Oracle, Workday, or similar system.

• Thorough knowledge of the global air travel and hotel management industry.
• Proven ability in management of key service delivery partners and contract negotiation.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to act independently and exercise sound judgement.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a team to deliver effective results.
• Proven ability to translate requirements into workable solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English. Expert knowledge of French.
• Desirable: Intermediate knowledge of Arabic.

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