Assistant Order Filling Clerk (Individual Contractor)
Assist in preparing and filling philatelic orders and distributions.
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Overview
Assist in preparing and filling philatelic orders and distributions.
You have:
- A high school diploma is required.
- Limited working experience, preferably in affixing stamps on covers is required.
- Experience in working in a philatelic oriented business is required.
- Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products is required.
- Professionalism, client-orientation and responsibility is required.
- Good knowledge of UNPA philatelic products is desirable.
- Good knowledge of postal rules and regulations is desirable.
- 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
1 July 2026 - 28 February 2027
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 affixing of stamps on First Day Covers (FDCs) according to the agreed upon sample as well as the checking, sorting, recording and distribution of mail-outs and assisting in peak work load assignments required to meet critical deadlines. Location of work will be homebased at the UNPA Order Filling Office, Vienna International Centre, Wagramerstrasse 5, 1400 Vienna, Austria.
Qualifications/special skills
• A high school diploma is required. • Limited working experience, preferably in affixing stamps on covers is required. • Experience in working in a philatelic oriented business is required. • Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products is required. • Professionalism, client-orientation and responsibility is required. • Good knowledge of UNPA philatelic products is desirable. • Good knowledge of postal rules and regulations is desirable. • 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
| Can you describe your experience with philatelic products? | This question assesses your relevant experience in the field. | Highlight any past work or hobbies associated with stamps or philately. |
| How do you ensure accuracy when filling orders? | This question evaluates your attention to detail. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to manage tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you provide an example of a time you handled a difficult customer? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe how you handle working independently from home. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| In what ways do you stay updated on postal regulations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you understand about the United Nations Postal Administration's role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How flexible are you with working days and hours? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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