Consultancy for the Provision of Job Descriptions and Salary Scale for WPA Office:
SCOPE OF ASSIGNMENT
- Compile and suggest to WPA a list of employers which may be considered as comparators, for the purpose of establishing salary scale remuneration. The comparator employers recommended must be selected based on agreed criteria. The list shall be subjected to final approval by WPA;
- Where the comparators are partners of WPA, or known to WPA, WPA shall assist the selected individual in determining the right contact persons in order to carry out the survey. However, knowledge of the local market and the ability to identify and reach out to appropriate comparator employers is a critical deliverable of the selected vendor;
- WPA will make available the organogram and the available job descriptions for the consultant’s review;
- The individual shall collect the following information from each of the selected Comparators:
- Job descriptions of the positions similar to those identified by WPA for the purpose of Job matching on the nature, complexities and responsibilities of each position;
- Collect and analyze the salary structures and associated benefits (including typical allowances and benefits package. Both monetary and non-monetary) of the selected comparators organizations for existing job descriptions;
- Provide summary information on the comparator employers (size, number of employees, length of time present in the location, etc.).
- The individual shall present a draft analysis report to WPA and make recommendations on the job descriptions, existing and non-existing and proposed salary scale;
- The individual shall prepare a Final Report, incorporating comments from WPA, containing all of the items listed in (v) above;
- The individual shall maintain complete confidentiality of all data and documents provided by selected comparator employers and by that of WPA.
DELIVERABLES
Within the time frame specified, the contracted individual is expected to submit a report which includes, but not limited to, the following outputs:
- Details and Summary of data collected from the Comparators showing TOR matches and the evaluation of their remuneration package.
- The Minimum and Maximum Remuneration values of all job matches obtained from the comparators.
- A report with recommendations on existing job descriptions and new ones .
- A report on final survey findings with comparison and analysis of the survey results, recommendations related to remuneration packages.
- A proposal with options for a remuneration scale for new and existing positions with respective job descriptions.
- Final version of organogram and job descriptions.
INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT
The work of the individual that will be engaged shall be supervised by WPA Executive Director. As such, the confirmation of acceptability of report contents, the authorization of disbursement of payment, and evaluation of performance shall all be undertaken by the Executive Director.
DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
The task is expected to be completed within ten (10) weeks from the date of signing of the contract. The individual, therefore, is required to prepare and submit the entire plan in a way that allows the achievement of all deliverables within this period.
DUTY STATION
The selected individual shall not be required to be present at WPA office, and may work in his/her own office with coordinated visits to WPA.
- Lebanon
- Beirut
EVALUATION GRID ON QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
No
Educational Requirements
Points
1
Bachelor’s Degree in HR management OR any other relevant field
20
Professional Requirements
2
Four to six years’ experience in the field of human resource management and proven track record in compensation
20
Proven experience in developing job descriptions for nonprofit organizations
25
3
Proven past experience in undertaking salary survey for nonprofit organizations
25
4
Full command of the English language with prior experience and proven capacity for excellent written skills for job descriptions and development of job descriptions and salary scale
10
Total
100
PRESENTATION OF PROPOSALS
The Proposal shall be presented in the following manner:
- Personal Curriculum Vitae of the person(s) who will be assigned to this task, highlighting the qualifications that meet the minimum requirements stated above, and at least three (3) references;
- Explaining a brief methodology and timeline on how he/she will approach and conduct the work (1-2 pages);
- Provide at least two (2) most recent assignments completed in relation to the development of job descriptions and salary scale;
- The Financial Proposal containing the total price offer for the full range of services required, broken down into all major cost components associated with the services. The total price shall be in a fixed lump-sum amount.
MANAGEMENT AND PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS
Payment under the contract will be output based and will be made upon satisfactory completion of the assignment.
The table below shows the major deliverables and payment schedule under this Terms of Reference and expected dates of completion.
Deliverable
Payment Schedule
1. Inception report and detailed workplan with milestones and timeframe
20% upon contract signature and approval and detailed work plan
2. Draft organogram and job descriptions and remuneration scale
50% upon submission, presentation and approval of Draft organogram, job descriptions and remuneration scale
3. Final organogram, job descriptions and remuneration scale
30% upon submission and approval of the Final remuneration scale, organogram and job descriptions
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Interested Consultancy Firm /consultant in undertaking the prescribed work are to submit:
a) An expression of interest (Cover letter)
b) Any other documents that closely demonstrates the experience and competence in addition to what is requested above.
c) Please send a single file named: [last name] [first name] should be clearly identified as “Recruitment of Consultant - Consultancy to develop Job Description and Salary Scale” and submitted as PDF files via email to the following email address
The deadline for the submission of EOI’s is on 14 November 2021
• Four to six years’ experience in the field of human resource management and proven track record, in the area of job descriptions, compensation and benefit analysis
• Proven past experience in undertaking salary survey for nonprofit organizations
• Familiarity with labor market issues
• Ability to render consulting services in the most professional, effective and efficient manner
• Excellent writing and presentation skills (all required reports shall be written in English). Full command of the English language with prior experience and proven capacity for excellent oral and written reports
• Fluent in English and Arabic.