Local Consultancy: Pricing Agent, Manila, 15 days

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The United Nations in the Philippines through UNICEF is looking to engage a consultant who is a dynamic and self-starting individual to fill in a post who will undertake a pricing survey as an input to the UN cost-of-living operations and a cost-of-living survey.

Under the supervision of the UN Survey Coordinator, the Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and deliverables:

You are required to STRICTLY adhere to the guidelines and procedures outlined below.

Tasks:

1. The following documents will be provided by the Survey Coordinator for the assignment:

• TWO copies of the pricing form for the entry of the prices collected for each of the items specified.
• A list of stores/outlets (with complete addresses) to be used for price data collection.
• The questionnaire on general market conditions in the duty station.
• One prescription medication pricing form for each pharmacy, that can be dropped off and then picked up at a later time/date.

2. List of outlets:

The names and addresses for the outlets to be visited will be provided by the Survey Coordinator.

Deliverables:

1. Item specifications:

• The specification of each item for which prices are to be collected is described in detail on the pricing form.
• Prices should be collected in accordance with the specifications and any deviation should be explicitly noted. The column "Comments" should be utilized for any explanation or observations.
• Prices should be collected for brands suggested in the specifications. If a target brand is not listed in the specification, refer to the Target Brand List provided. If none of the specified brands are available, price well-known good quality brands available in the local market and indicate clearly in the pricing form that according to your knowledge of international markets, these brands are equivalent to the target brands.
• All prices should refer to items which are in good condition and which are sold in sufficient quantity in the outlets. If the available item meeting the specification is not in good condition or is the only piece (either because the management plans to stop selling it or because it will no longer be manufactured), then do not price that item. You may then replace this item by other well-known quality brands available in the local market.
• When all data is collected as per the above instructions, both copies of the pricing form and the completed questionnaire on local market conditions should be submitted to the Survey Coordinator.
• Further details on the assignment will be shared with the selected consultant.

To qualify for this assignment, you will need to have:

1. A High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. An international shopping experience with knowledge of the local market.
3. National candidates with the international market experience and expatriate candidates who have lived in the Philippines for at least one year.
4. The ability to get around the Philippines to visit the outlets by either public transportation or his/her own means of transport if necessary.
5. Conversant with English and Filipino Language to ensure proper interpretation of item specifications as provided on the pricing forms.
6. Able to communicate effectively in English and Tagalog because the job requires interaction with outlet owners and workers.
7. Experience in the field of statistics, economics, project management, auditing, accounting and/or finance is an additional asset

8. Available to complete the job within the given time frame (2 weeks from the time of engagement).

   HOW TO APPLY

Qualified candidates are requested to complete an online candidate profile in http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/ by 24 May 2022. Only applications sent through the e-recruitment portal under Job Number: 551088 will be considered.

All candidates are requested to submit a COVER LETTER, and updated cv indicating three (3) previous supervisors. Please indicate your soonest availability to take on the post based on the above terms of reference.

UN has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UN also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles.

All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference checks.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. The selected consultant will be offered a contract directly by the International Civil Service Commission.