Price Survey Consultant

THE ORGANIZATIONAL SETTING On behalf of the International Civil Service Commission (ICSC), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) is conducting a comprehensive price survey to determine the cost of living for United Nations common system staff in Canada, specifically in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. The survey includes collecting market price data for a basket of goods and services from selected outlets in Montreal. The Price Survey Consultant will support two pricing teams in Montreal over a period of 10 working days. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Function1 (incl. Expected results) Under the overall guidance of the pricing team lead, the consultant will be responsible for the following duties: Assist the pricing teams in planning and collecting prices from the stores and outlets identified by the Survey Coordinator. Provide the pricing teams with relevant information on local market conditions. Help ensure that collected prices correspond to the approved outlets and meet the required item specifications. Review the outlets to be priced with the pricing teams to ensure accuracy. Advise on suitable alternative outlets when replacements are required. Assist the pricing teams in accessing outlets and obtaining permission from store managers. Function 2 (incl. Expected results) Performs other related duties, as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Educational background Essential Successful completion of secondary level education or equivalent. Desirable Additional training or certification in the field of statistics, economics, merchandise or inventory management is an additional asset . Professional experience and Knowledge Essential Shopping experience with knowledge of the Montreal market. Ability to get around the duty station to visit the outlets by either public transportation or his/her own means of transport if necessary. Experience in price collection or experience in a statistical agency is an asset. Available to complete the job within the given time frame. Desirable Work experience within an international organization or a government. Experience within the UN system. Language Skill Essential Fluent reading, writing and speaking abilities in English and French to ensure proper interpretation of item specifications as provided on the pricing forms. Desirable A working knowledge of a any other language of the Organization (Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish). Competencies Professionalism: Aptitude for detail and the ability to prepare correspondence, reports and statements. Initiative, judgement, discretion in handling confidential information, thoroughness and ability to manage harmonious working relationships. Ability to handle changing priorities and to manage increasing workload. Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Accountability : Takes ownership of all responsibilities and honours commitments; delivers outputs for which one has responsibility within prescribed time, cost and quality standards; operates in compliance with organizational regulations and rules; supports subordinates, provides oversight and takes responsibility for delegated assignments; takes personal responsibility for his/her own shortcomings and those of the work unit, where applicable. Teamwork : Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input by genuinely valuing other’s ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others; places team agenda before personal agenda, support and acts in accordance with final group decisions, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position; shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings. Client Orientation: Considers all those to whom services are provided to be "clients " and seeks to see things from clients' point of view; establishes and maintains productive partnerships with clients by gaining their trust and respect; Identifies clients' needs and matches them to appropriate solutions; monitors ongoing developments inside and outside the clients' environment to keep informed and anticipate problems; keeps clients informed of progress or setbacks in projects; meets timeline for delivery of products or services to client. Planning & Organizing : Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The consultant must be an independent person who has no current or recent employment, contractual, or consultancy relationship with any organization of the United Nations Common System in Canada. The consultant must also not be an immediate relative (e.g. spouse, parent, child, or sibling etc.) of a UN Staff Member working in Canada. The duration of the contract is 10 working days to be completed within one month and is expected to commence on 21 September to 02 October 2026. The fee for this consultancy service is CAD$ 3,500.00 to be paid on satisfactory completion of contract in accordance with the contract to be signed by the consultant. HOW TO APPLY Interested candidates must complete an on-line application form. To apply, please visit ICAO's e-Recruitment website at: ICAO Career Website NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ICAO does NOT charge any fees or request money from candidates at any stage of the selection process, nor does it concern itself with bank account details of applicants. Requests of this nature allegedly made on behalf of ICAO are fraudulent and should be disregarded.