Intern - Supply Chain support

Bern

Organization: UPU - Universal Postal Union
Location: Bern
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
Closing Date: 2023-05-22

Vacancy Announcement No: UPU/23/Intern/ISHIP/409

Title: Intern - Supply Chain support

Type of contract: Internship

Duration: Four months

Publication Date: 8 May 2023

Application Deadline: 22 May 2023
(13 day(s) until closing deadline)
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Organizational Unit: Postal Operations Directorate (DOP )

Duty Station: Bern Switzerland

Scheduled date for taking up appointment: As soon as possible

The Universal Postal Union (UPU), a specialized agency of the United Nations and the principal forum for cooperation between postal sector stakeholders, establishes the rules for international mail exchanges. It has 192 member countries and has its headquarters in Berne.

Its primary objective is to encourage the provision of a quality postal service that is accessible to all, and its core mission is to develop social, cultural and commercial communication between peoples.

The UPU comprises several bodies, including the Postal Operations Council (POC), made up of representatives from 41 member countries, which considers operational and technical matters of interest to the postal service. It promotes the introduction of new postal products. It also establishes standards for the various technological, operational or other processes and procedures for their implementation.

The traineeship will encompass tasks related to the organization of Supply Chain activities and events

Main duties:
The trainee will be required to:
- Carry out tasks related to the organization of Supply Chain activities, for example Convention and Regulation amendments, the multimodal transport database and events, such as the WCO-UPU Conference in Japan, as well as any organizational and administrative tasks related to events;
- Support the preparation of documents and other supply chain-related information;
- Participate in the preparation and conduct of meetings;
- Other tasks as and when required.

QUALIFICATION AND SKILLS REQUIRED

Technical knowledge
- Ability to work with and understand different nationalities.
- Understanding of international interaction.
- Thoroughness and attention to detail.
- Autonomy in daily duties.
- Ability to work under stress and to manage priorities.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Practical sense.

Additional Information:
In line with UPU rules, this traineeship is reserved EXCLUSIVELY for STUDENTS. Any other candidate profile will not be
considered. Recent graduates in the areas described above are also invited to apply. They must have graduated within six months of the date of this announcement.

The traineeship will be remunerated in accordance with current UPU Human Resources rules.

The conditions of service are governed by the Staff Regulations and Rules of the International Bureau of the Universal Postal Union.

Please note that all candidates must complete an on-line application form.
All applications must be received by the closing date as stated in the vacancy announcement.

All applicants employed by postal entities and applying for a vacant position in the Professional (P) or Senior (D) category must be recommended and submitted through the competent postal authority.
Applications not satisfying this criterion may not be considered.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Applications from women and member states are particularly encouraged.

The UPU promotes diversity and work-life balance.

For further instructions regarding the online application process, please visit the UPU internet page at:

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