Travel Protocol Assistant at World Health Organization (WHO)

Ref Id: 1800329
Grade: G4
Contractual Arrangement: Temporary Appointment under Staff Rule 420.4
Contract duration: 1 year
Organization: AF_NGA Nigeria
Schedule: Full-time 

Objectives of the Programme

• To support national authorities reduce morbidity, disability and mortality due to vaccine preventable diseases by improving access and utilization of immunization services; accelerating efforts to achieve polio eradication, measles control, maternal and neonatal tetanus elimination, yellow fever control; promoting innovations including introduction of new and under-utilized vaccines; improving vaccine safety and security and systematizing access to immunization services integrated with other child survival interventions.

Description of Duties

• Liaise with the Airport and Customs as well as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials and arrange reception of WHO visitors.
• Assist with immigration formalities and transportation.
• Assist in processing of passports, visas with Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Embassies etc and obtain clearances for travel outside Lagos.
• Assist staff members in obtaining Customs Clearance upon separation from the Organization.
• Assist staff and their family members at the Airport on initial recruitment.
• Process requests for Special I.D. Cards (resident permits) and visas from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Immigration AuthoritiesLiaise with Transport Officers regarding transportation for staff/consultants from/to the Airport and hotels.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Essential: Minimum of GCE A level or Equivalent

Experience:

• Essential: Over 5 years extensive experience in handing WHO or other UN agencies vehicles, maintenance etc.

Skills:

• Good knowledge and practical use of Computer are mandatory. Good Communication, drafting and reporting skills.

WHO Competencies:

• Producing results
• Communication
• Teamwork

Use of Language Skills:

• Essential: Expert knowledge of English.

Remuneration
WHO offers staff in the General Services category an attractive remuneration package, which for the above position includes an annual net base salary starting at NGN 5,333,561 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance, as applicable) and 30 days of annual leave.