View Vacancy - Travel Clerk (Maternity Cover) (04/22 ABJ)

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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles)
CSSF (Conflict, Stability and Security Fund)

Main purpose of job:

To support the effective day-to-day running of the OP TURUS travel desk, providing a quality and efficient service to staff and stakeholders in compliance with FCO policy and post regulations.

Roles and responsibilities:

  • Plan and run an efficient travel-booking scheme.
  • Provides information concerning fares, availability of flights and accommodation.
  • Provide excellent and efficient solutions to problems that may arise with travel bookings. Support to the overall OP TURUS travel unit within the budgeted resources.
  • Provides answers about travel policies and processes.
  • Confers with clients by telephone, writing or in person to answer questions regarding services and travel preferences.
  • Process information-compiling, categorization, calculating, auditing and verifying data within the budgeted resources.
  • Dispatch of official documents, Filing and Record Keeping
  • Other duties as may be assigned by Line Manager.
  • Previous experience in Travel administration e.g. in travel agent role.
  • Customer service orientation and attention to details at all times.
  • Experience of working in a Team to deliver a quality service in a high-pressure environment.
  • Ability to handle multiple assignments and prioritise.
  • A good command of English language - both verbally and in writing. 
  • Flexible approach to problem solving with an ability to think on their feet
  • Demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
  • A self-starter able to work with minimal supervision. A positive attitude is essential.
  • Good organisational skills - capable of working quickly and accurately.
  • Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.
  • Familiar with the principles and processes for flight and hotel bookings.
  • Experience of working in a travel agency. 
  • Reliability and experience of working in security sector or with the military.
4 February 2022
Administrative Assistant (AA)
Fixed Term
37
4 months
Africa
Nigeria
Abuja
British High Commission
1
N317, 764.81
21 February 2022
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  •  All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in the country of the vacancy with the correct visa/work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. 
  • The responsibility lies on the successful candidate to;
  • The British High Commission do not sponsor visas/work permits except where it may be local practice to do so.  
  • Employees who are not eligible to pay local income tax: e.g. certain third-country nationals and spouses/partners of UK diplomats will have their salaries abated by an equivalent amount. 
  • Reference checking and security clearances will be conducted on successful candidates.
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