Assistant Order Filling Clerk (Local IC Hire)
Assist in preparing materials needed for order filling and ensure timely deliveries.
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Overview
Assist in preparing materials needed for order filling and ensure timely deliveries.
You have:
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Limited relevant working experience 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.
- 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 - 31 March 2027
Duties and Responsibilities
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 (FDCs) 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 or equivalent is required. Limited relevant working experience 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 accountability 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 handling stamps or philatelic products? | This question assesses your practical experience in a relevant area. | Provide specific examples of your past experiences with philatelic handling. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with tight deadlines? | Interviewers want to know your time management and prioritization abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Explain a time you dealt with a difficult client and how you resolved the issue. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to maintain accuracy in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you demonstrated flexibility in your work schedule. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you know about UNPA and its products? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication in a team setting? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you share a time when you had to complete a task with limited supervision? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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