Terms of Reference: Travel Management Services for NESsT’s U.S.-Based Team

Engagement type: Independent contractor or travel management company Location: Remote; provider must be able to support U.S.-based travelers Initial term: One year, with the possibility of renewal 1. Organization Profile NESsT is an international nonprofit organization operating across Latin America, Central and Eastern Europe, and the United States. NESsT invests in social enterprises that create dignified employment and sustainable income opportunities for people facing barriers to economic inclusion, while contributing to environmental sustainability. Through business support, catalytic capital, and long-term partnerships, NESsT helps social enterprises grow their impact and strengthen local economies. 2. Objective of the Engagement The objective of this engagement is to establish a reliable travel management service that supports NESsT ’s U.S.-based staff with domestic and international travel arrangements while ensuring traveler safety, operational efficiency, policy compliance, and prudent stewardship of organizational and donor resources. 4. Scope of Services The selected provider will coordinate flights, accommodations, travel insurance, itineraries, booking changes, cancellations, and travel-related support for authorized NESsT travelers. 4.1 Air Travel The provider will: Research and present flight options that balance price, total travel time, number of connections, and traveler convenience. Prioritize the most economical option that reasonably minimizes travel tim