Ensure the sound operation and updating of the WNS website, which records the stamps issued by member countries and territories, and manage associated activities. Participate in the running of philately workshops and in the organization of stamp exhibitions.

1. Management and operation of the WNS – Register new stamps and associated products (booklets, coils, miniature sheets) issued by designated operators, and check their authenticity. – Translate or request the translation of stamp motifs into French and English on the basis of the relevant technical information sheets and models. – Record issued stamps on the WNS website (www.wnsstamps.post) and produce certificates. – Ensure the distribution and archiving of the digital certificates of stamps registered.

– Check the availability and accuracy of information published on the website. – Manage billing related to the certification of stamps and the services of subcontractors, and oversee the allocation of the expenses associated with WNS operations. – Prepare and manage correspondence and dashboards, and reply to questions sent by website users to wns@upu.int. – On request, summarize information on visitors to the WNS website (number of pages viewed, most popular themes, visitors by country, by continent, etc.), and distribute it to the WADP Management Committee (a POC group) and the issuing postal authorities of member countries.

2. Stamp exhibitions, philatelic workshops and round tables – Support the Philately and IRCs Programme Assistant and Programme Manager in gathering information on exhibition themes. – Assist the Philately and IRCs Programme Assistant in liaising with owners of stamp collections. – Agree conditions for the lending of collections with the owners (dispatch, transport, customs, insurance, loan agreement). – Make logistical arrangements for stamp exhibitions at the International Bureau and support the Philately and IRCs Programme Assistant during meetings of the Management Committee as well as philatelic forums and round tables organized by the WADP (planning, invitations, logistics, presentation of WNS).

3. Miscellaneous – Document and update, regularly and on an ongoing basis, the assigned activities. – Maintain dashboards and statistics on activities and propose updates. – If necessary and on request, contribute to all activities of the Philately and IRCs Programme. – Prepare reports, questionnaires and circulars relating to the WNS. – Support the Philately and IRCs Assistant. – Stand in for the Programme Manager in their absence and manage the day-to-day activities of the programme.

Professionalism: Takes responsibility for own actions and decisions, and for the consequences of these.

Produces and delivers high-quality results. Drives change and improvement, continually searching for new ways to position the organization for success. Ensures that knowledge and learning is shared across the organization and encourages staff to learn from each other. Ethics: Ensures that personal views and convictions do not compromise ethical principles. Understands and behaves in accordance with the UPU’s professional, ethical and legal framework. Does not abuse power or authority vested by functions. Respects commitments and promises made to internal and external partners.

Promptly confronts unprofessional or unethical behaviours and takes immediate appropriate action. Maintains confidentiality and treats sensitive information with discretion. Working together/teamwork: Works collaboratively with team members to achieve results. Shows respect to other members of the team, regardless of gender or of cultural, educational or religious background. Seeks help when needed in order to achieve set goals. Shares information on issues that may affect the team and respects confidentiality. Accepts joint responsibility for the team’s successes and shortcomings.

Taking responsibilities/results orientation: Seeks to achieve expected outputs within the agreed timeframe. Ensures competent delivery with minimal supervision, even under pressure and with constantly changing priorities. Keeps supervisors informed of challenges encountered and solutions found. Job-related competencies: – Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relations with staff at all levels in a multicultural environment. – Sense of organization and rigour. – Sense of discretion, diplomacy and courtesy, leadership skills, and excellent communication skills (oral and written).

– Stock and time management. – Curiosity and marked interest in philately.