Individual Contractor (Counter Sales/Personalized Stamp Shop Clerk)

Result of Service Earn revenue for the UN. Sale of philatelic items in a committed and diligent approach, taking pro-active actions in the daily running of the counter and regular banking of sales proceeds. Proper maintenance of the sales counter and displays, timely setting up of photographic computer and printing equipment for the production of personalized stamp sheets for VIC visitors and clients including the taking of photos, processing and printing of images on personalized stamp sheets. A high rate of client satisfaction with high-quality philatelic products.

Work Location Home-based - UNPA Sales Counter, Check Point 1

Expected duration 1 April - 22 December 2023

Duties and Responsibilities Under the direct supervision of Mr. Ronald Zoleta, and the overall guidance of the Officer-in-Charge, UNPA Europe, the contractor will sell UN stamps and philatelic products. Also, the contractor will answer customers’ queries, handle cash and credit card sales, timely bank sales revenue within 24 hours of sales. Record, generate and produce daily and monthly sales reports, and as when required, process and frank mails deposited for postage. The contractor will set up the photographic computer and printing equipment needed to reproduce personalized stamp sheets for VIC visitors and clients; and take photos of visitors and clients as necessary. Upload, process and print images on personalized stamp sheets and carry out monthly stock taking. Assist in peak work load assignments required to meet critical deadlines.

Qualifications/special skills A high school diploma is required. At least 2 years of experience in handling stamps and philatelic products is required. Good sales and marketing skills is required. Good photographic and computer skills is required. Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products is required. Professionalism, client-orientation and accountability is required. Flexibility in working days is required.

Languages English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For this post, fluency in English and German is required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.

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.