Individual Contractor - Senior Mail Clerk
Ensure efficient dispatching of customer orders and manage mailing tasks
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Overview
Ensure efficient dispatching of customer orders and manage mailing tasks
You have:
- A high school diploma is required.
- A minimum of 6 months of work experience is required.
- Good knowledge of UNPA philatelic products is required.
- Good knowledge of postal rules and regulations is required.
- Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products is desirable.
- Fluency in English and German is required.
- Knowledge of another official United Nations language is an advantage.
- Professionalism, client-orientation and accountability is required.
- Flexibility in working days is required.
Contract
This is a Consultancy contract. More about Consultancy contracts.
Result of Service
Smooth function of dispatching customers’ orders, accurate franking and correct cancellation. The handling and shipping of pouches and envelopes are sent out to UNPA customers and UNPA offices in a timely manner. Successful performance of specific tasks and functions as outlined above. Expedited dispatch work and satisfied customers.
Work Location
Home-based and Vienna Headquarters.
Expected duration
2 April to 30 July, 2024.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision the Mail Operations' Supervisor and overall guidance of the Officer-in-Charge, UNPA Europe, the contractor will prepare all outgoing mails by affixing correct postage and applying correct cancellation as per established postal rules and regulations, as well as provide special cancellations as per customers’ requests. Additionally, the contractor will maintain records and accurate recording of the number and weight of all mails received for dispatch, and all outgoing mails deposited with the Austrian Post or UNOV Mailroom for dispatch. Keep and provide monthly records of the number of registered mails sent out. Provide other statistical information as required.
Qualifications/special skills
A high school diploma is required. A minimum of 6 months of work experience is required. Good knowledge of UNPA philatelic products is required. Good knowledge of postal rules and regulations is required. Good manual skills to handle stamps and other philatelic products is desirable. 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.
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 a time when you had to manage multiple mail tasks under a tight deadline? | This question assesses your ability to handle pressure and prioritize tasks effectively. | Provide a specific example of how you managed your time and resources. |
| How do you ensure the accuracy of mailing addresses and postage? | This question evaluates your attention to detail and understanding of mailing processes. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take if a customer complained about a delayed shipment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience handling philatelic products. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you maintained records in your previous role? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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