UNIDO Assistant Job 2026: Senior Travel Assistant in Vienna – G6 Salary, Requirements and How to Apply
Overview
The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) is hiring a Senior Travel Assistant at its headquarters in Vienna, Austria. The post is at the G6 level, requisition ID 7916, in the General Service and Administrative Support category. It is a full-time staff position under a fixed-term, 100 series appointment, and it is open to local recruitment only. UNIDO gives an indicative minimum net annual salary of EUR 68,788.
The post sits in the Directorate of Corporate Services and Operations, within Asset Management and Logistics Services, which handles travel, visas, transport, shipments and related logistics.
What you get
The assistant processes travel authorizations for staff, experts, consultants, participants and fellows, calculates estimated fares, prepares travel documents and payment instructions under UNIDO rules, and recommends economical itineraries with suitable connections for official missions. They act as focal point for travel arrangements for the Director General and Managing Directors, support major events including the General Conference, and help maintain relationships with airline representatives. They may also take part in negotiating corporate agreements with major airlines covering matters such as preferential fares and flexible booking conditions. At this level the work is done with a significant degree of independence.
Requirements
Applicants need a high school diploma or equivalent plus seven years of relevant travel management experience, or five years with a first-level university degree or higher. Experience with Global Distribution Systems and online booking tools is required, including Amadeus Cytric in a travel agency or airline office, along with SAP travel systems or similar ERP software. Familiarity with TopDesk is desirable. English is required and German is an asset.
Who can apply
Female candidates are encouraged to apply, and reasonable accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities.
Key dates
Applications close on 28 August 2026 at 11:59 PM Vienna time.