UNDP Jobs - 104901- Place-to-Place Survey Pricing Agent

Place-to-Place Survey Pricing Agent

Location :

Suva, FIJI

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

21-Mar-2022

Application Deadline :

07-Mar-22 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

2 weeks

Languages Required :

Expected Duration of Assignment :

2 weeks

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Pacific Office in Fiji is conducting the Place-to-Place Survey in March 2022 . For collection of the costs of the commodities in the local market, UNDP Pacific Office in Fiji is seeking services of a Pricing Agent.

The following are the qualifications of a Pricing Agent. He or she:

Is an independent person with no past or present work experience with any of the organizations of the United Nations Common System and is not an immediate relative of a UN staff member (child, parent, spouse, etc.).
Has international shopping experience with knowledge of the local market.
Is preferably an expatriate who has lived at the duty station for at least one year
Has the ability to get around the duty station to visit the outlets by either public transportation or his/her own means of transport if necessary.
Is conversant with English, French or Spanish to ensure proper interpretation of item specifications as provided on the pricing forms.
Is able to communicate effectively (preferably in the official language of the duty station) because the job requires interaction with outlet owners and workers.
Possesses a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Having experience in the field of statistics, economics, project management, auditing, accounting and/or finance is an additional asset

Is available to complete the job within the given time frame

Duties and Responsibilities

For collection of the costs of the commodities in the local market,

Competencies

Is able to communicate effectively (preferably in the official language of the duty station) because the job requires interaction with outlet owners and worke

Required Skills and Experience

Possesses a High School Diploma or equivalent.