• Act as the point of contract for international travel requirements, arranging both routine and complex travel for air, utilizing Amadeus Global Distribution System. Establish least restrictive fare as per WFP rules and regulations.
• Understand GDS mentioned restrictions related to carrier specific fares, routings. Able to construct point-point fare, retrieve publish fares for the qualifying carriers. Detailed understanding of fares and ticketing rules, for international travel.
• Remain informed of all airline rules and regulations and current affairs. Communicate information to clients accurately and appropriately. Provide consultative advice, solutions, and recommendations.
• Expertly use the appropriate the Travel Management Company tools and systems to complete requests example Amadeus Online Booking Tool. Extensive experience in the corporate travel management industry.
• Establish dashboard for the Organisation with Travel fares as per WFP policy. Maintain a database on travel and costs including an updated list on staff on travel to assist finance in budgeting for entitlement travel.
• Liaise with Travel Agent (s) to ensure that WFP obtains the best services and prices for travel.
• Make travel arrangements for staff when requested; Process and review all Trip Documents and claims related to Entitlement travel such as home leave, Education, Appointment, Transfer, Repatriation, and medical travel for HQ and country office staff worldwide.
• Strong interpersonal skills, communication skills, and ability to prioritize and organize work while ensuring quality of work and attention to detail is required.
• Highly proficient in Amadeus. Detail oriented, ability to review all facets of the request and respond fully and completely.
• Excellent customer service with consultative, proactive, approach that anticipate the client’s needs.