Individual Contractor - Counter Sales/Personalized Stamp Shop Clerk

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Position Title: Individual Contractor - Counter Sales/Personalized Stamp Shop Clerk
Location: Vienna
Country: Austria
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The United Nations (UN) is an international organization founded in 1945, currently comprising 193 member states. Its mission is to promote peace, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security, and cooperation among nations. The UN operates in various countries around the world, focusing on a wide range of issues including human rights, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development. The organization employs thousands of individuals globally, working towards its goals through various specialized agencies and programs.

Job Overview:
The position of Individual Contractor - Counter Sales/Personalized Stamp Shop Clerk involves generating revenue for the United Nations through the sale of UN philatelic items. The contractor will be responsible for the daily operations of the sales counter, ensuring that all sales proceeds are accurately managed and banked within 24 hours. This role requires a proactive approach to customer service, ensuring high client satisfaction through the sale of high-quality philatelic products. The contractor will also be tasked with setting up and maintaining photographic and printing equipment to produce personalized stamp sheets for visitors and clients at the Vienna International Centre (VIC). The expected duration of this position is from April 16, 2025, to December 19, 2025, and it is based at the UNPA Sales Counter, Check Point 1, with a focus on delivering exceptional service to clients.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The contractor will perform a variety of duties under the supervision of the Supervisor, Mail and Operations Unit. Key responsibilities include selling UN stamps and philatelic products, answering customer queries, handling cash and credit card transactions, and ensuring timely banking of sales revenue. The contractor will also be responsible for recording and generating daily and monthly sales reports using Excel spreadsheets. Additionally, the contractor will process and frank/cancel mails for postage, set up photographic and printing equipment, take photos of VIC visitors, and produce personalized stamp sheets. Monthly stock taking and assisting with peak workload assignments to meet critical deadlines are also part of the role.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a high school diploma as a minimum educational requirement. While limited relevant working experience is acceptable, preference will be given to those with experience in handling stamps and philatelic products. Strong sales and marketing skills are essential, along with good photographic and computer skills. The ability to handle stamps and other philatelic products with manual dexterity is required. Professionalism, client orientation, and accountability are crucial attributes for this position, and flexibility in work approach is desirable. Experience with photographic, computer, and printing equipment is also advantageous.

Educational Background:
A high school diploma is the minimum educational requirement for this position. Candidates with additional qualifications related to sales, marketing, or photography may be preferred, but the primary requirement is a completed secondary education.

Experience:
The position requires limited relevant working experience, ideally in a sales environment related to stamps and philatelic products. Candidates should demonstrate good sales and marketing skills, as well as experience in customer service. Familiarity with photographic and printing equipment is desirable, but not mandatory.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English is required for this position, as it is one of the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. Good knowledge of German is also required. Knowledge of another official United Nations language would be considered an advantage, enhancing the candidate's profile for this role.

Additional Notes:
This position is a contract role with a specified duration from April 16, 2025, to December 19, 202

• The United Nations does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process, including application, interview, or training. Candidates should be aware that the UN does not request information regarding applicants' bank accounts.