MTN - Travel Coordinator

Job Title	Travel Coordinator
Division:	Finance
Location:	Rivers
Job Description:	Work closely with the finance department to ensure timely and speedy reimbursement of travel expenditures to department personnel and prompt payment to all related service providers. Research issues bordering on international travel including service providers, routes and statutory regulations, to determine the most effective and cost efficient means of transportation per time. Arrange and book local or international flights for MTNN staff, visitors and consultants and their families (if need be), ensuring good value for money, timely delivery of tickets and seamless protocol service. Plan itinerary and book hotel accommodation for MTNN staff, visitors and consultants and their families (if need be) traveling on international or local routes. Prepare reports and maintain related documentation for audit purposes and ease of retrieval. Liaise with travel agents and airlines to make arrangements for excess baggage allowance where necessary. Arrange for airport pick-ups and other protocol related service for MTN expats and visitors traveling international or local routes. Maintain relationship with travel agencies and providers to ensure cost effectiveness and prompt service delivery. Review and manage all documents relating to international and local travel (e.g. travel requisition, passport/visa copies, leave forms, purchase requisition, etc.) to ensure they comply with MTNN's travel and hotel policy. Monitor the appointed travel agents' activities to ensure that the MTN policy and standard are maintained. Arrange for emergency/medical exit. Arrange for charter flights when needed/necessary Respond to unforeseen circumstances using knowledge-based judgment to resolve emergency travel situations for all MTNN staff/authorized visitors/consultants. Assist MTNN personnel/visitors/consultants in meeting personal travel needs. Manage available resources effectively to maintain optimal performance and reduce travel related hitches to the barest minimum.
Job Conditions:	Normal MTN N working conditions. May be required to work outside normal business hours.
Reporting To:	Travel Supervisor
Required Skills:	First degree in any discipline. 1-2 years experience in the travel industry or in a similar role in a reputable organization with significant volumes of staff travel on both international and local routes.
Employment Status :	Permanent
Qualification:	other
This vacancy expires on 3/1/2013