Compensation and Benefits Study for Ethiopia

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS REVIEW FOR THE CARTER CENTER, ETHIOPIA

1. About The Carter Center

The Carter Center is guided by the principles of our founders, former President Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter. Founded in partnership with Emory University on a fundamental commitment to human rights and the alleviation of human suffering, the Center seeks to prevent and resolve conflicts, enhance freedom and democracy, and improve health.

The Carter Center assists the Federal Ministry of Health to implement key programs. It is considered a world leader in the eradication and elimination of diseases.

2. Project Background

The Carter Center Ethiopia is one of the major supporters of the Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH) in the eradication of Guinea Worm since 1997, Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis since 2001, and Trachoma control program since 2004.

The Carter Center Ethiopia has been assisting the Ethiopian government through its health projects. Guinea Worm Eradication Project in the Gambella region, Trachoma Elimination Program in the Amhara region, RB/LF elimination projects in Oromia, Gambella, South West Ethiopia, South East, Central Ethiopia, Benshangul Gumuz, and Amhara regions. It has also signed a project agreement with FMoH, a national project of Guinea Worm Eradication project and RB/LF elimination project to support GW eradication effort and elimination of RB/LF at the national level. To implement the above-mentioned health projects in different parts of the country, TCC-Ethiopia employed about five hundred fixed-term employees.

3. Purpose of this assignment

The Center is seeking a Consultant/Firm/Agency to conduct a comprehensive Compensation Review (salary and all benefits) that provides The Center with:

A clear understanding of the competitive environment for salary and benefits that will attract and retain high-performing staff.

Analysis that helps The Center align staff salary and benefits package with prevailing market rates and ‘same level’ non-governmental organizations (budget size, sector etc.)

Data that will ensure internal equity and external competitiveness of The Center’s Ethiopia staff compensation.

Draft guidelines for any missing elements of the compensation package (salary ranges and benefits) for potential adoption by The Center.

4. Scope of work:

All tasks will be conducted in consultation with The Carter Center.

Review job descriptions, organizational structure, pay policy, grade descriptions, job descriptions of each position, salary structure, existing salaries, and benefits of The Carter Center, Ethiopia

Compare and analyze The Center’s external competitiveness with other similarly situated organizations and share market benchmarking for identified critical roles /positions.

5. Contract period

The Vendor is expected to complete all deliverables within 45 days of contract signing.

6. Deliverables

Inception Report which outlines the Consultant’s methodology

A final compensation and benefits survey report that meets industry standards. The report will include an introduction; survey methodology; results of the survey; comparative analysis of The Center’s salary and benefits as compared to comparable organizations/projects; and recommendations on revisions of compensation guidelines for inclusion in The Carter Center’s Ethiopia Country office Human Resources policy manual.

7. Evaluation Factors:

The Applicant’s package will be assessed based on:

a. Previous Experience – 40 points

Demonstrated professional experience working in the field of human resource management particularly in the area of reviewing and developing job description and compensation management. Proven experience of conducting similar work (market survey for development organizations).

Preference is provided for applicants who have conducted similar assessment for at least three organizations.

b. Proposed Methodology – 30 points

The proposed methodology must detail how the Vendor will create a competitive salary and benefits package for The Center’s Ethiopia staff.

c. Gender and Inclusion – 30 points

The Applicant’s proposal includes a clear understanding of gender in their methodology, approach, and/or team composition.