Travel Specialist

Job Description - Travel Specialist (2602132)

Job Description

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2602132

Travel Specialist

Job Posting

14/Oct/2026

Closure Date

28/Oct/2026, 10:59:00 PM

Organizational Unit : CSL - Logistics Services

Job Type

Non-staff opportunities

Type of Requisition : Consultant / PSA (Personal Services Agreement)

Primary Location

Italy-Rome

Duration : 11 months

Post Number : N/A

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• FAO is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, background and culture.
• Qualified female applicants, qualified nationals of non-and under-represented Members and person with disabilities are encouraged to apply;
• Everyone who works for FAO is required to adhere to the highest standards of integrity and professional conduct, and to uphold FAO's values
• FAO, as a Specialized Agency of the United Nations, has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct that is incompatible with its status, objectives and mandate, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination
• All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks
• All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality

FAO's commitment to environmental sustainability is integral to our strategic objectives and operations.

Organizational Setting

The Logistics Services Division (CSL) is responsible, inter alia, for ensuring effective and efficient administration and enabling functions to support the Organization's programmes in achieving the Strategic Objectives while meeting the requirements of Members, UN partners and resource partners.

The Travel and Transportation Unit is located in CSL and responsible for leading the efficient and sustainable implementation and management of the Organization’s global travel and fleet management functions, ensuring alignment with Organizational policies, operational requirements, and evolving business needs.

Reporting Lines

The consultant/PSA will report to the Travel and Transportation Officer, Head of the Travel and Fleet Management Unit.

Technical Focus

The consultant/PSA will assist with the development, implementation and monitoring of the Travel Management functions at FAO.

Tasks and responsibilities

• Assist with the provision of policy guidelines and information related to FAO travel programme and process requests for policy exceptions though the Head of Unit, as required.
• Contribute to the preparation, organization and roll-out of travel trainings to staff on travel related policies, process, procedures and systems;
• Participate in the review and monitoring of FAO travel programme monitoring in Headquarters and in decentralized Offices;
• Generate data, reports and information for submission to various internal and external stakeholders including management, auditors and governing bodies;
• Contribute to the monitoring of data reports to ensure accuracy identification of data quality issues;
• Support the implementation of the various travel projects including the implementation and support of the global travel agency contract, online booking tools and any other identified initiatives;
• Track and monitor service issues with the contractors managed by the unit and follow up for timely resolution;
• Participate in the identification of travel system issues including drafting of requirements, development and testing of system changes and enhancements;
• Support the roll-out of travel initiatives, including delivering trainings and building capacity within the user community;
• Perform other related duties as required.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

• For Consultants:
• Advanced University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in business administration, public administration, data analytics and management, economics, general administration or related fields. Consultants with bachelor's degree need two additional years of relevant professional experience
• For PSA:
• University degree from an institution recognized by the International Association of Universities (IAU)/UNESCO in business administration, public administration, data analytics and management, economics, general administration or related fields
• Five years of relevant experience in management and administration of corporate travel programmes, including data reporting and travel management systems
• Full proficiency/wo