Mail And Pouch Assistant – Individual Contractor at IRMCT July 2026

Job snapshot

Mail And Pouch Assistant role at International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT). The role supports core financial processes and reporting. The post is based in Arusha.

International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) runs financial controls and monthly reporting.

Role overview

Efficient processing, documentation, tracking, and distribution of incoming and outgoing mail, pouch shipments, and courier deliveries.

Key responsibilities

• Preparing tags to identify destinations, dates, airline carrier, and correct pouch numbers, summary of enclosures for every destination. 3.
• Demonstrated experience in professional driving and possession of a valid Category B driving license is required.
• Extension of the appointment is subject to the extension of the mandate and/or the availability of funds.
• REPORTING LINE: The incumbent will work under the broad supervision of the Logistics Operations Officer and will be expected to carry out the following: DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
• The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect.
• How to Apply.
• Estimate the number of pouches, prepare a daily pouch log reflecting the number of pouches, weights, and others., for scheduled airline destinations and airlines. 4.
• ORGANISATION SETTING: This position is situated in the broad Services Section of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT), Arusha Branch.
• The appointment is limited to the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals.
• Expected duration.
• Track the distribution of every mail as well as pouch service. 5.
• Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities might be provided to support participation in the recruitment process when requested and indicated in the application.
• Receive certified mail, registered mail, express mail, mail from permanent missions, courier deliveries, and remaining personal mail; prepare a log sheet and forward it to the appropriate offices. 12.
• 3 months with a possibility of extension, subject to availability of funds.
• Deliver by hand, sensitive and urgent letters to embassies, government ministries, UN Agencies, and NGOs, and others. 9.
• Assisting IRMCT staff in the registration at the Tanzanian Revenue Authority and the obtaining of Tax Identification numbers. 15.
• THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS' BANK ACCOUNTS.
• Additional Information.
• Appointment of the successful candidate to this position will be limited to the initial funding of the post.
• Making sure distribution of conference documents. 10.
• Work Location.
• Category: NGO and Social Work Jobs.
• That every are following pouch and mail regulations. 13.. This as well covers assisting the unit supervisor in opening and inspecting items intended for dispatch.
• English and French are the working languages of the Mechanism.
• Delivery and collection of travel documents to the Arusha Immigration Office. 14.
• Maintaining accurate records, comply with mail and pouch regulations, and support the delivery of urgent, confidential, and official correspondence to internal and external stakeholders.
• Languages.
• Successful completion of a high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN MIDNIGHT ON THE DEADLINE DATE.
• Receive every official, personal, and confidential mail and packages addressed to the United Nations Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunal, deliver, and maintain accurate records. 11.
• Providing administrative support for travel document processing and staff tax registration requirements while performing remaining operational duties as assigned.
• Only applicants who are authorized to work in the duty station and are now living in the duty station or inside commuting distance can apply for this position.
• Job type complete-time Job, To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.
• THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT every STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING).
• Making sure distribution of urgent mail. 8.
• Carrying out remaining ad hoc tasks as assigned.
• This position is subject to local recruitment.
• Sign for valuable items to be shipped via pouch and outgoing mail unit, identify and sort items to be shipped by pouch, by mail, or by contracted shippers. 7.
• APPLICATIONS RECEIVED following THE DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
• Making sure that every items received via the incoming pouch for intra-shipment, the outgoing pouch, and incoming mail units are accurately recorded. 6.
• Ability to operate different categories of vehicles is desirable.
• Type: Full time Jobs.
• Duties and Responsibilities.
• For the post advertised, fluency in oral and written English is required.
• Working knowledge of Swahili/Kiswahili is desirable.
• Responsible for pouch dispatch documentation, distribution of interoffice mail, incoming pouch, outgoing mail materials, and overnight express services. 2.
• The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, or disabilities.

Requirements

• Qualifications/special skills.
• A minimum of two (2) years of experience in handling mail, pouch registry operations or related areas is required.

Key skills

• Talent Acquisition
• Logistics & Fleet Operations
• Fleet & Vehicle Operation

How to apply

Apply through the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) careers portal for this Mail And Pouch Assistant.

Common questions

What role is open?

International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals (IRMCT) is recruiting a Mail And Pouch Assistant.

Where is the job based?

The post is based in Arusha.

How do I apply?

Follow the application instructions in the How to apply section.