Travel Documents Programme Officer, P4

Overview

The Travel Documents Programme Officer will manage the United Nations Travel Documents Programme (UNTDP), ensuring alignment with legal instruments, international standards, and best practices. The role involves developing, implementing, and evaluating programme effectiveness, acting as a subject matter expert, and liaising with international bodies and member states.

Key Responsibilities

• Manages the United Nations Travel Documents Programme (UNTDP).
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the UNTDP.
• Acts as a subject matter expert in travel documents.
• Researches, analyzes, and presents information.
• Coordinates policy development.
• Generates policy compliance initiatives.
• Organizes and prepares written outputs.
• Represents the United Nations as a travel documents issuance authority.
• Initiates and coordinates outreach activities and conducts training.
• Leads and/or participates in missions.
• Coordinates activities related to budget funding.
• Collects and analyzes data to identify trends or patterns.

Required Experience

A minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in programme/project management, administration, or a related field is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the issuance, administration, or management of travel documents is required. Experience in the planning, development, implementation, or maintenance of large-scale information systems is desirable.

Qualifications

Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in business administration, management, technology or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.

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