Assistant Order Filling Clerk
Assist in preparing materials needed for filling of orders.
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Overview
Assist in preparing materials needed for filling of orders.
You have:
- A high school diploma is required.
- Limited relevant working experience, preferably in affixing stamps on covers is required.
- Experience in working in a philatelic oriented business is required.
- Good knowledge of UNPA philatelic products is desirable.
- Good knowledge of postal rules and regulations is desirable.
- Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products is required.
- Professionalism, client-orientation, and responsibility is required.
- Flexibility in working days is desirable.
- Good knowledge of English and German is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
High quality philatelic products and satisfied customers.
Work Location
Home based and UNPA Vienna
Expected duration
5 December 2025 - 30 June 2026
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor, Mail and Operations Unit, and overall guidance of the Officer-in-Charge, UNPA Europe, the contractor will assist in preparing materials needed for the filling of orders in a timely manner and put together order batches/stock movements as requested. Other duties include the affixing of stamps on First Day Covers according to the agreed upon sample, assisting in peak workload assignments required to meet critical deadlines and other manual work like collecting stamps and philatelic deliveries from the receiving area, sorting and arranging them in the appropriate stockroom.
Qualifications/special skills
A high school diploma is required. Limited relevant working experience, preferably in affixing stamps on covers is required. Experience in working in a philatelic oriented business is required. Good knowledge of UNPA philatelic products is desirable. Good knowledge of postal rules and regulations is desirable. Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products is required. Professionalism, client-orientation and responsibility is required. Flexibility in working days is desirable.
Languages
English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, good knowledge of English and German is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.
Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with manual tasks in a postal service environment. | We want to assess your familiarity with physical tasks similar to the job's requirements. | Provide examples that demonstrate your manual skills and experience in related settings. |
| How do you prioritize tasks under tight deadlines? | This question seeks to understand your time management skills in high-pressure situations. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain your understanding of postal rules and regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Tell us about a time when you provided excellent customer service. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What manual skills do you possess that would contribute to success in this role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How flexible are you with your working days and hours? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in a philatelic environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle physical work tasks over extended periods? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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