Result of Service

On behalf of the ICSC and under the direct supervision of the Survey Coordinator, the pricing agent will be responsible for the following duties: • Before the beginning of the survey, review all the documents provided directly or via the survey support microsite https://surveys.unicsc.org/cold especially the “Instructions for the Pricing Agent” and “Instructions for the Pricing Agent – Target Brands” • Review the list of items to be priced as well as their specifications, to assess their availability in the local market; and document any variances and observations in the Pricing Forms • Develop a strategic plan for data collection, and collect prices from the list of stores/outlets (with complete addresses) provided by the Survey Coordinator • Ensure that collected prices are from the approved list of outlets and conform with the item specifications • Record in a legible and complete manner the price data in the Pricing Agent Pricing Book and Prescription Medication Pricing Form • Complete the Pricing Agent Questionnaire on the general market conditions as well as the pricing activities • Submit the Pricing documents, including the Pricing Book, and the completed questionnaire on local market conditions, to the Survey Coordinator by the end of the pricing activities • Remain available to respond to queries and requests for clarifications from the ICSC or the Survey Coordinator regarding specific price quotations or generally about the price data collection exercise ry dates of output: physical delivery of the Pricing Forms and final meeting

Work Location

Santiago, Chile

Expected duration

4 week

Duties and Responsibilities

A place-to-place survey entails price data collection by a pricing agent in retail outlets patronized by the UN staff members. It is carried out at least once every three to five years in all locations where staff of the UN system are stationed. The United Nations’ International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) has scheduled a place-to-place survey for April 2025. On behalf of the ICSC and under the direct supervision of the Survey Coordinator, the pricing agent will be responsible for the following duties: • Before the beginning of the survey, review all the documents provided directly or via the survey support microsite https://surveys.unicsc.org/cold especially the “Instructions for the Pricing Agent” and “Instructions for the Pricing Agent – Target Brands” • Review the list of items to be priced as well as their specifications, to assess their availability in the local market; and document any variances and observations in the Pricing Forms • Develop a strategic plan for data collection, and collect prices from the list of stores/outlets (with complete addresses) provided by the Survey Coordinator • Ensure that collected prices are from the approved list of outlets and conform with the item specifications • Record in a legible and complete manner the price data in the Pricing Agent Pricing Book and Prescription Medication Pricing Form • Complete the Pricing Agent Questionnaire on the general market conditions as well as the pricing activities • Submit the Pricing documents, including the Pricing Book, and the completed questionnaire on local market conditions, to the Survey Coordinator by the end of the pricing activities • Remain available to respond to queries and requests for clarifications from the ICSC or the Survey Coordinator regarding specific price quotations or generally about the price data collection exercise

Qualifications/special skills

Academic Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. University degree in Marketing/Market Research, Administration or related area, is desirable. Experience in place to place survey, pricing surveys or a similar Field is required. International shopping experience with knowledge of the local market is required. Having experience in the field of statistics, economics, project management, auditing, accounting and/or finance is an asset.

Languages

Knowledge of English and Spanish are required to ensure proper interpretation of item specifications as provided on the pricing forms.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.