Hiwot Ethiopia – Call for Proposals (CFP) for Consultancy Service for the Review and Revision of Staff Salary and Benefits Package

HIWOT ETHIOPIA

CALL FOR  PROPOSALS (CFP)

Consultancy Service for the Review and Revision of Staff Salary and Benefits Package

Organization: Hiwot Ethiopia

Assignment Duration: 45 working days from the date of contract signing

Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Submission Deadline: 10 November 2026, at 5:00 PM East Africa Time (EAT)

1. Background

Hiwot Ethiopia is an Ethiopian civil society organization established in 1995 by fourteen young people in response to concerns related to HIV/AIDS, sexual and reproductive health, and gender-based violence among young people. The organization works to promote the rights. protection, well-being, and development of children and youth through programmes in health, education, child protection, gender equality, economic empowerment, and humanitarian assistance.

To strengthen its ability to attract, motivate, and retain qualified staff, Hiwot Ethiopia invites qualified and experienced human resource consulting firms to submit proposals for the review and revision of its existing salary and benefits package.

2. Objective of the Assignment

The assignment aims to develop an equitable, competitive, transparent, legally compliant, and financially sustainable salary and benefits framework based on job evaluation, market benchmarking, internal pay equity, applicable Ethiopian labour legislation, and the organization's financial capacity.

3. Scope of the Assignment

The selected consulting firm will be responsible for:

• Reviewing the existing salary scale, job grading structure, job descriptions, allowances, employee benefits, and relevant HR policies.
• Conducting job analysis, job evaluation, and grading assessments.
• Benchmarking salaries and benefits against comparable Ethiopian NGOs, civil society organizations, and development organizations.
• Assessing internal pay equity, gender-sensitive compensation practices, and potential salary disparities.
• Developing a revised salary scale, grading structure, salary ranges, and employee benefits framework.
• Reviewing applicable Ethiopian labor legislation and statutory employment requirements.
• Conducting financial impact analysis and proposing affordable implementation options.
• Developing implementation guidelines, a salary and benefits grievance and appeals procedure, and mechanisms for periodic review.

4. Expected Deliverables

The consulting firm is expected to submit:

• Inception report and detailed work plan.
• Assessment report on the existing salary and benefits package.
• Salary benchmarking and market analysis report.
• Job analysis, job description review, and job evaluation and grading reports.
• Proposed revised salary scale and grading structure.
• Proposed revised allowances and employee benefits framework.
• Financial impact analysis and implementation scenarios.
• Salary and benefits grievance and appeals procedure.
• Final report incorporating management feedback.
• Presentation of findings and recommendations to senior  management.

5. Duration of the Assignment

The assignment shall be completed within 45 working days from the date of contract signing, in accordance with the approved work plan and agreed deliverables.

6. Required Qualifications and Experience

Interested consulting firms must demonstrate:

• At least five years of institutional experience in HR management, compensation and benefits, salary benchmarking, or related consultancy services.
• Proven experience conducting salary reviews and job evaluation assignments for NGOs, civil society organizations, or development organizations.
• Strong technical and analytical capacity in salary surveys, compensation analysis, financial modelling, and development of salary structures.
• Knowledge of applicable Ethiopian labor legislation, statutory  employee benefits, and employment requirements.
• Availability of qualified professionals with relevant expertise in human resource management, compensation and benefits, finance, economics, or related fields.
• Verifiable references and evidence of successfully completed similar assignments.

7. Proposal Submission Requirements

Interested firms must submit the following documents:

A. Technical Proposal

• Understanding of the assignment and proposed methodology.
• Detailed work plan, activities, deliverables, and timeline.
• Company profile and evidence of relevant institutional experience.
• CVs and profiles of proposed key personnel.
• Evidence of similar assignments and client references.

B. Financial Proposal

• Detailed breakdown of professional consultancy fees.
• Travel, accommodation, and other applicable expenses.
• Applicable taxes and total consultancy cost.
• Proposed payment schedule linked to agreed deliverables.

C. Administrative and Eligibility Documents

• Valid business registration certificate and relevant professional licenses.
• Valid tax registration documents and tax compliance certificate.
• Other documents required under Hiwot Ethiopia's procurement policies and procedures.

8. Submission Procedure

Interested consulting firms are invited to submit their technical and financial proposals separately, clearly marked with the assignment title: "Consultancy Services for the Review and Revision of Hiwot Ethiopia's Staff Salary and Benefits Package."

Submission deadline: 10 November 2026, at 5:00 PM East Africa Time(EAT).

Submission address:

Administration and Finance Department

Hiwot Ethiopia Head Office

Star Building, 7th Floor

Megenagna, near Bellevue Hotel

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Telephone: +251 11 662 2152

Complete proposals must be received by the stated deadline. Late or incomplete submissions may not be considered.

9. Terms and Conditions

Hiwot Ethiopia reserves the right to accept or reject any proposal, request clarification, negotiate with qualified applicants, or cancel the solicitation in accordance with its procurement policies and applicable requirements.

10. Collection of the Terms of Reference (TOR)

Interested consulting firms may collect the full Terms of Reference (TOR) from Hiwot Ethiopia's Head Office at the address provided below. The TOR contains detailed information on the assignment's objectives, scope of work, expected deliverables, qualifications, and proposal submission requirements. Interested firms are encouraged to review the full TOR carefully when preparing their proposals.

Hiwot Ethiopia welcomes proposals from qualified and experienced consulting firms committed to promoting fairness, equity, transparency, and organizational sustainability.

Contact Address:

Administration and Finance Department

Hiwot Ethiopia Head Office

Star Building, 7th Floor

Megenagna, near Bellevue Hotel

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Telephone: +251 11 662 2152

Tender details

• Deadline: 2026-11-10
• Bid closing time: 17:00
• Bid opening: 2026-11-10 17:00
• Bid opening (note): No Specific Opening Date and Time
• Region: Addis Ababa
• Publishing entity: Hiwot Ethiopia
• Buyer's registered address: Yeka –Sub City, Woreda 05 House No 302. Komoros Steet, near to UK Embassy
• Published on: Reporter (Oct 28, 2026)
• Posted at: 2026-10-28T10:31:39.000Z
• Source: Qelal Tenders