CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation is a global civil society alliance operating through a Secretariat of approximately 85 staff across globally dispersed locations (including registered hubs in South Africa, Geneva, and New York). CIVICUS is inviting proposals from specialist consultants or consulting teams to conduct an independent assessment of its current job grading, role descriptions, and common global remuneration arrangements. The assignment aims to evaluate internal equity, role clarity, external market competitiveness, and global compensation practices to support a mobile, distributed workforce.
Application Deadline:
- 23 November 2026 (Anticipated start date: 7 December 2026).
Which Fields are Eligible:
- Human Resources & Institutional Development Consultancy: Job evaluation, job grading systems (e.g., Paterson methodology), organizational design, role clarity, compensation & benefits benchmarking, and global reward/salary structure design within the international civil society or non-profit sector.
Type:
International HR & Remuneration Consultancy / Request for Proposals (RFP)
Who can Apply:
- Target Audience: Independent specialist consultants or consultancy firms/teams with demonstrated expertise in job grading frameworks, job description evaluation, and salary benchmarking for international NGOs, civil society organizations (CSOs), or distributed global workforces.
- Location & Presence: Fully remote assignment. Physical presence in a specific country is not required.
How are Applicants Selected:
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical quality, proposed methodology, relevant international non-profit benchmarking experience, independence, feasibility of the 40-day workplan, and overall value for money. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within three weeks of the closing date.
Which Countries Are Eligible:
Global (Open to qualified consultants worldwide).
Where will the Program be Taken:
Remote (No travel required).
What is the Benefit / Budget of the Program:
- Contract Duration: 40 working days.
- Maximum Financial Envelope: Up to USD $15,000.
Scope of Work & Expected Deliverables:
- Inception Plan: Detailing methodology, stakeholder consultation schedule, data requirements, and chosen comparator organizations.
- Job Grading & Role Assessment: Practical review of existing job levels, role description consistency, and equity templates/principles.
- Salary Benchmarking Review: Comprehensive market assessment comparing CIVICUS against relevant international civil society and NGO comparators.
- Equity & Fairness Assessment: Recommendations tailored to CIVICUS’s mobile, globally dispersed operating model.
- Final Report & Implementation Roadmap: Complete report and presentation outlining findings, options, cost implications, and actionable implementation steps.
How to Apply:
- Prepare a concise technical and financial proposal outlining your understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, relevant experience, team composition, 40-day workplan, deliverables, and itemized budget (specifying whether fees, taxes, and external data costs are included).
- Submit your proposal via the official CIVICUS BambooHR Recruitment Portal before the closing date on 23 November 2026.
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