Request for Expression of Interest for Human Resources Consultancy Services
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) are both members of the CGIAR Consortium and
headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. CGIAR is a global agricultural research
partnership for a food-secure future. Its science is carried out by 15
research centres that are members of the CGIAR Consortium in collaboration
with hundreds of partner organizations.
ILRI works at the
crossroads of livestock and poverty, bringing high-quality livestock science,
communications and capacity building to bear on poverty reduction and
sustainable development. ILRI has campuses in Kenya (headquarters) and
Ethiopia, with offices located in other regions of Africa (Mali, Mozambique,
and Nigeria) as well as in South Asia (India, Sri Lanka), Southeast Asia
(Laos, Thailand, and Vietnam) and East Asia (China).
ICRAF is an independent research institution which generates science-based
knowledge about the complex role trees play in agricultural landscapes and
rural livelihoods. As part of the Centre’s work to bring tree-based solutions
to bear on poverty and environmental problems, researchers – working in close
collaboration with partners – are developing new technologies, tools and
policy recommendations for increased food security and ecosystem health. The
Centre’s headquarters are located in Nairobi, Kenya, and research is
conducted in 23 countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America. http://www.worldagroforestry.org
Background:
ICRAF and ILRI are both headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya and employ
over 500 local staff in Kenya and over 1300 staff worldwide. ICRAF and ILRI
have agreed to embark on a process of harmonization of Human Resource (HR)
policies and services in relation to staff management, remuneration and
benefits.
Objectives and Scope of the Assignment:
The terms of reference shall be based on a comparison of the current
relevant policies and practices of the two institutions with the intention of
adopting best practices. These best practices will be informed by
benchmarking against good practices of similar international organizations
with consideration of the external funding environment, the future direction
of the CGIAR and consideration of implications on other locations where the
Centres engage large numbers of staff.
We are seeking the services of a consultant to provide expert opinion
and recommendations on the harmonization process. The specific terms of
reference for the consultant are laid out below.
1. A review and comparison of the following:
· Relevant staff
policies related to compensation and benefits for Nationally Recruited Staff
and Internationally Recruited Staff
· Other general
staff policies including conduct and obligations etc.
· Job
classification tools and job grading systems
· Performance
management and staff appraisal systems
· Recognition and
rewards approaches and practices
· Learning and
development approaches and practices
· Staff
representation and staff engagement vehicles
2. Recommend best practices for adoption by both institutions,
benchmarked against practices of similar international organizations.
3. Recommend a common roll out plan 4. Recommend a change management process for the two institutions
Requests for Expression of Interest:
ICRAF & ILRI invites eligible and qualified Consultants to
indicate their interest in providing these services. The
Consultant must provide information indicating that they are qualified to
perform these services together with a detailed CV/Profile with specific
description of similar assignments undertaken.
Qualifications of Consultants:
1. Demonstrable
experience in Strategic Human Resources Management
2. Experience
working with donor funded research institutions;
3. Demonstrated
writing and communication skills with experience in producing analytical
reports, recommendations and rollout plans,
4. A good
understanding of the CGIAR
5. Demonstrated
ability to organize roundtables and consultative forums,
Address these to:
Human Resources, World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) & The
International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) via email to: HRFP2013@cgiar.org. Indicate “Request for Proposal for Human Resources Consultancy”
on the application letter. Applications will be considered until 14 June, 2013.
Please note that only consultants whose proposal meets the above
requirements will be contacted.
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