Mail Room Clerk job at U.S. Mission

About the Organization

The U.S. Mission to the United Nations (USUN) serves as the United States’ delegation to the United Nations. USUN is responsible for carrying out the nation’s participation in the world body. In 1947 the United States Mission was created by an act of Congress to assist the President and the Department of State in conducting United States policy at the United Nations. Since that time, USUN has served a vital role as the Department of State’s UN branch. Today, USUN has approximately 150 people on staff who serve to represent the United States’ political, economic and social, legal, military, public diplomacy and management interests at the United Nations.

USUN is divided into the following sections – Executive; Washington; Political; Management and Reform; Economic and Social; Legal; Military Staff; Public Affairs; Host Country; Management; and Security.

The United States Mission to the United Nations is located at 799 United Nations Plaza (between E. 44th and E. 45th on First Ave) across the street from United Nations Headquarters.

Job Description

The U.S. Mission in Uganda is seeking eligible and qualified applicants for the position of Mail Room Clerk.
The work schedule for this position is:
Full Time, 40 hours per week
Start date:
Candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time following receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Mailroom Clerk receives, dispatches, sorts, and distributes mail from multiple sources.
These include but are not limited to local and international mail, Diplomatic Post Office (DPO) mail, diplomatic pouch material, and commercial courier services.

The incumbent spends a large percentage of the time serving customers at the Mailroom service window.
The incumbent is supervised by the Mailroom Supervisor with overall supervision by a designated Information Programs Center employee.

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Qualification, Experiences and Competencies

Successful completion of high school or local equivalent is required.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE:

One year of experience in customer care, office assistance, or clerical work is required.

JOB KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of standard office practices.
Knowledge of Department of State DPO, Pouch, and host country post regulations and procedures; knowledge of local post offices, airport, and train facilities, as well as a local courier system; good understanding of Mission’s organization, function, personnel, and practices of the agencies to which mail service is provided.