Travel Administrator

Jan De Nul Group; Buenos Aires; On-site; ARS 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Jan De Nul Argentina is seeking a Travel Administrator to coordinate travel arrangements, accommodation and crew changes for local staff and expatriates. This role liaises with HQ Travel Department and external providers to ensure smooth mobilizations and compliance with immigration documentation.

Key responsibilities include managing flight bookings, hotel arrangements and visa/work permit processes with the Argentine authorities, while maintaining confidentiality of documentation and

Qualifications

• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience coordinating travel logistics and immigration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Arrange hotel and apartment accommodation for employees, visitors and crew members.
• Coordinate domestic and international flight bookings and itinerary changes.
• Arrange taxis and ground transportation between airports, offices, ports and vessels.
• Coordinate personnel mobilization and crew changes with vessel management and shipping agents.
• Maintain documentation for travel, transfers and international assignments.

Skills

Advanced English

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Tourism or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

ERP systems

Job description

About the role

The Travel Administrator will be responsible for coordinating travel arrangements and personnel mobilization for Jan De Nul Argentina, covering both local employees and expatriates. The role ensures the efficient coordination of transportation, accommodation, crew changes and immigration documentation, working closely with Head Office (HQ), external service providers and internal departments.

What you’ll do

Main Responsibilities

• Arrange hotel and apartment accommodation for employees, visitors and crew members in transit.
• Coordinate domestic and international flight bookings, ticket issuance and itinerary changes in accordance with JDN’s travel policy and applicable project policies.
• Arrange taxis, private transfers and ground and river transportation (including Buquebus services) between airports, the office, ports and vessels.
• Coordinate personnel mobilization and crew changes in cooperation with vessel management and shipping agents, including port access formalities.
• Verify that all documentation required for travel, transfers and international assignments is in order, and assist Argentine employees with the documentation needed to work abroad.
• Manage visa, residence and work permit procedures with the Argentine National Directorate of Migration (Dirección Nacional de Migraciones – DNM), including related processes such as RENURE registration, national ID (DNI), tax identification (CUIL), document legalization and translation.
• Maintain an up-to-date record of permits for each employee and monitor renewal requirements and expiration dates, ensuring the confidentiality of all documentation.
• Provide assistance to travelers in the event of delays, cancellations or emergencies, including outside regular office hours when operational needs require it.
• Review supplier invoices, coordinate their approval with the Administration Department, and monitor supplier accounts and travel costs by project.
• Liaise with suppliers, the HQ Travel Department and internal teams to ensure that travel and logistics arrangements are properly coordinated and aligned with operational requirements.
• Advise regional and project management on the applicable procedures, lead times and costs associated with travel and immigration formalities before each mobilization.

Why working for us

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in administrative or operational roles involving travel coordination, personnel logistics, mobility, tourism or immigration procedures.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and spoken.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook and Teams) and experience with management systems (ERP or similar platforms).

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

• A degree or technical qualification in Tourism, Tourism Services Management or a related field.
• Experience in maritime environments, international operations or crew management.
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with experience in negotiation and supplier management.
• A service-oriented mindset, attention to detail, problem-solving skills, flexibility and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Ciudad de Buenos Aires (CABA)