Business Support Assistant- GDS and Ticketing Specialist

WFP - World Food Programme; New Delhi; On-site; INR 675,000 - 809,000; Full time

Job summary

The World Food Programme in New Delhi seeks a Travel Focal Point to manage end-to-end air ticketing, flight searches in GDS, and ticket issuance via BCD. You will work with travellers and travel focal points to confirm itineraries and ensure compliant, timely bookings.

Fluent in English, you will apply WFP travel policies, optimize routes, and support disruptions with effective alternative arrangements, contributing to efficient travel operations within a global humanitarian network.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary school education.
• University degree or diploma in Travel, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in airline reservations, ticketing, or travel operations.
• Prior experience with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) or international organizations is an asset.
• Familiarity with UN/common system travel rules is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle air travel requests via WFP travel workflows and systems.
• Search flights in a GDS, select optimal routes and fares.
• Propose flight options with fare conditions and constraints.
• Confirm itineraries with travellers and travel focal points.
• Submit itineraries through the BCD system for ticket issuance.
• Ensure timely e-ticket issuance and transmission of travel docs.
• Maintain bookings in line with travel policies and financial rules.
• Assist travellers during disruptions with alternative routing and ticketing actions.

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Travel, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field

Job description

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS 13 November 2026-23:59-GMT+05:30 India Standard Time (Kolkata)

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We offer an attractive compensation package (please refer to the Terms and Conditions section of this vacancy announcement).

WFP encourages female candidates and people with disabilities to apply WFP seeks candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our humanitarian principles.

Selection of staff is made on a competitive basis.

VACANCY DETAILS

Job Title: Business Support Assistant (GDS & Ticketing Specialist)

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration: 11 Months (Extension is subject to requirement and funding availability)

Reporting To: Head of GHQ Travel Hub

Duty Station: New Delhi

Date of Publication: 30 October 2026

Deadline of Application: 13 November 2026

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This vacancy is open to Indian National only

This vacancy is open to internal and external candidates.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted

A Written test will be used for Screening Candidates

Only recommended candidates will be retained on roster for a period of two years and may be considered for similar positions from roster

The Salary for this position is 66485/- per month + 8.33% of Base Salary towards Social Security, also employee will be covered with medical benefits as per WFP's Plan.

All Tax liability for payments from this contract are to be borne by the subscriber.

WFP is committed to promoting diversity and the principle of equal employment opportunity for all our employees and encourages qualified candidates to apply irrespective of religion or belief, ethnic or social background, gender, gender identity and disability.

JOB PURPOSE

The Travel Focal Point will support the GHQ Travel Hub by providing end‑to‑end air ticket processing services, with a primary responsibility for handling flight bookings through a Global Distribution System (GDS). The incumbent will identify and share suitable flight options with requestors, and upon confirmation, submit electronic ticketing requests to the BCD Automated Ticket Issuance system for issuance. The role requires strong technical expertise in airline reservations, ticketing rules, and fare construction, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant ticketing in line with WFP travel policies and corporate efficiency principles.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES (Not all inclusive)

• air travel requests received through WFP travel workflows and systems.
• Perform flight searches and reservations using a Global Distribution System (GDS), ensuring optimal routing, fare selection, and compliance with WFP travel policies.
• Prepare and share proposed flight options with travellers and travel focal points, clearly outlining fare conditions and key constraints.
• Coordinate closely with travellers/travel focal points to confirm itineraries and travel preferences.
• Submit finalized itineraries through the BCD Automated Ticket Issuance system for ticket issuance.
• Ensure timely issuance of e‑tickets and accurate transmission of travel documentation to travellers.
• Ensure all bookings comply with WFP travel policies, financial rules, security requirements, and corporate efficiency measures.
• Apply cost‑containment principles, including use of lowest logical fares, approved routes, and preferred carriers when applicable.
• Conduct accuracy checks on itineraries, ticketing data, and fare rules prior to ticket issuance.
• Maintain proper records of bookings and ticketing actions for audit and reporting purposes.
• Serve as a key operational contact for travellers and GHQ Travel Hub colleagues on ticketing‑related matters.
• Liaise with BCD Travel and internal stakeholders to resolve ticketing issues, re‑issues, exchanges, cancellations, and disruptions.
• Support travellers during disruptions by proposing alternative routing options and coordinating corrective ticketing actions.
• Maintain clear, timely, and professional communication with all stakeholders.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of ticketing workflows and SOPs within the GHQ Travel Hub.
• Support team knowledge‑sharing on GDS functionality, fare rules, and ticketing best practices.
• Flag recurring issues, system constraints, or policy gaps and propose practical solutions.
• Perform any other related duties as required.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of secondary school education.
• University degree or diploma in Travel, Tourism, Business Administration, or a related field is desirable.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience in airline reservations, ticketing, or travel operations.
• Prior experience with Travel Management Companies (TMCs) or international organizations is an asset.
• Familiarity with UN/common system travel rules is desirable.

EXPECTED OUTCOMES

• Timely and accurate processing of air ticket requests through GDS.
• High compliance with WFP travel policies and ticketing standards.
• Reduced turnaround time between travel request, itinerary confirmation, and ticket issuance.
• High traveler satisfaction through reliable, responsive, and technically sound ticketing support.
• Strengthened operational efficiency of GHQ Travel Hub ticketing functions.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES

Strong technical expertise in airline reservations and ticketing. High attention to detail and accuracy. Client‑oriented mindset with the ability to work under time pressure. Strong organizational and prioritization skills. Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a global team environment. Clear and professional communication skills.

LANGUAGE

Fluent oral and written communication skills in English. knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

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