Coord, Travel Sr at - Nairobi, Kenya - Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Description

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a worldwide faith of over 16 million members centered on the belief that everyone on earth is a son or daughter of a loving God1 and that His Son, Jesus Christ, saved the world from sin and death.

Jesus Christ invites all of God's children to come unto, follow, and become more like Him.
Summary

This position acquires long term visas and all other necessary travel documentation in a timely manner for General Authorities, mission presidents, missionaries, employees, dependents, etc., who will reside in a country other than that of their own citizenship.

The Travel & Visa Coordinator is expected to resolve a wide variety of Visa documentation problems on a highly responsive and professional basis and interacts frequently with Consuls, the Missionary Department, Missionary Training Centres, area offices and many Church departments
Responsibilities

Processing of vendor invoices
Data entry/updating of travel and fleet records.
Respond to queries from priesthood leaders, pre-field missionaries, temple patrons, staff, and other
Gather, review, and submit missionary, temple patron, and staff travel documentation.
Coordinate flight, ground transfer, and hotel reservations
Event planning and logistical support
Assist with coordination of service and maintenance of fleet.
Processing of immigration documentation for incoming travelers
Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the line Manager.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management/Administration or related field.
4-6 Years in Diverse Clerical experience in the following disciplines: Travel & Visa, Fleet & Logistics.
Working Knowledge of Travel Industry.
Understanding of travel policies and regulations.
Ability to maintain and manage vendor relations
Solid Understanding of online reservation systems,
Intermediate computer skills and experience including windows, Microsoft applications, & aptitude to learn other software applications as needed.
Pleasant disposition with good customer Service and excellent interpersonal skills.
Basic Business Accounting Skills , including understanding Invoices, Purchase Orders & Contracts.
Ability to Communicate in French Will be an added advantage.