The Ethiopian Women in Energy Association (EWiEn) is seeking to engage a qualified consultant to undertake a comprehensive review of its existing organizational and human resource structure and salary scale and provide practical recommendations for institutional strengthening.
As EWiEn develops its 2027–2029 Strategic Plan, the consultancy will assess whether the Association’s current staffing arrangements, roles, responsibilities, reporting lines, and human resource systems are appropriate for its evolving institutional mandate and operational requirements. The assignment will also review EWiEn’s existing salary scale to ensure that its compensation structure is equitable, competitive, financially sustainable, and aligned with organizational responsibilities and the prevailing employment market. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources
The selected consultant will assess EWiEn’s organizational and HR structure, identify staffing gaps and functional needs, review and develop job descriptions and classifications, and recommend an appropriate organizational and staffing structure aligned with the 2027–2029 Strategic Plan. The consultant will also conduct salary benchmarking against comparable organizations in Ethiopia and develop recommendations for a revised salary structure, including job grades, salary ranges, and practical implementation options. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources
The assignment will further consider the financial implications of the proposed organizational and salary structures and develop a phased implementation approach that takes into account EWiEn’s financial capacity, existing contractual obligations, programme commitments, and institutional priorities. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources
The selected consultant will be responsible for:
– Reviewing EWiEn’s existing organizational structure, staffing arrangements, job descriptions, employment policies, and relevant governance documents.
– Assessing roles, responsibilities, reporting lines, decision-making arrangements, staffing gaps, workload distribution, and functional efficiencies.
– Reviewing EWiEn’s 2027–2029 Strategic Plan and identifying the organizational functions, technical competencies, and human resource capacities required for its implementation.
– Recommending an appropriate organizational and staffing structure, including key positions, reporting relationships, job grades, and functions.
– Reviewing existing job descriptions and recommending revised or new job descriptions where required.
– Defining appropriate job classifications or grades based on responsibility, complexity, decision-making authority, and required competencies.
– Reviewing EWiEn’s existing salary scale, compensation arrangements, job grades, and relevant HR policies.
– Conducting salary benchmarking against comparable professional associations, civil society organizations, and development-oriented organizations operating in Ethiopia.
– Identifying salary disparities, inconsistencies, or potential inequities and recommending appropriate adjustments.
– Developing a revised salary scale with clearly defined job grades and corresponding salary ranges.
– Assessing the financial implications of the proposed organizational and salary structures and developing alternative staffing and salary scenarios.
– Recommending a phased implementation plan and practical approaches for future salary administration and periodic review.
– Presenting preliminary findings and recommendations for validation and incorporating agreed feedback into the final deliverables. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources
Key deliverables will include:
1. Inception Report
2. Organizational and HR Assessment Report
3. Proposed Organizational and Staffing Structure
4. Salary Benchmarking and Assessment Report
5. Proposed Revised Salary Scale
6. Final Consolidated Report and Implementation Plan Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources
All deliverables should be submitted in editable electronic formats, including Word and Excel, as applicable. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources.
We are looking for a qualified consultant who brings:
– An advanced university degree in Human Resource Management, Organizational Development, Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
– At least seven years of relevant professional experience in organizational development, human resource management, job evaluation, compensation analysis, or institutional restructuring.
– Demonstrated experience conducting organizational structure reviews and human resource capacity assessments.
– Proven experience in salary benchmarking, job grading, and compensation structure development in Ethiopia.
– Familiarity with Ethiopian labour legislation and relevant employment practices.
– Experience working with civil society organizations, professional associations, NGOs, or development organizations.
– Strong analytical, consultation, report-writing, and presentation skills.
– Demonstrated ability to provide practical and financially sustainable institutional recommendations.
– Experience supporting organizational restructuring linked to strategic planning processes is an added advantage. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources
The consultant will report directly to the General Manager of EWiEn. EWiEn will facilitate access to relevant organizational documents, staff members, and institutional information required for the assignment. Final recommendations relating to organizational restructuring and salary scale adjustments will be submitted to the Executive Committee for consideration and approval in accordance with EWiEn’s governance arrangements. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources
The consultancy is expected to be completed within 20 working days from the date of contract signing. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resou…
Application Requirements
Interested and qualified consultants should submit:
1. A technical proposal outlining their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, work plan, and relevant experience.
2. A financial proposal indicating the total consultancy fee, including applicable taxes.
3. An updated CV demonstrating relevant qualifications and professional experience.
4. Evidence or samples of similar assignments previously undertaken.
5. Contact details of at least two professional references. Official ToR -EWiEn Human Resources
Email: career@ewien.org
Subject: Application – Organizational & HR Structure Review and Salary Scale Assessment Consultancy
Deadline: 19 October 2026
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