Wage Analysis and Harmonization of Cash-for-Work (CfW) Inter...

Call for Proposals: Consultancy for Wage Analysis and Harmonization of Cash-for-Work (CfW) Interventions in the State of Palestine

The International Labour Organization (ILO) is seeking a qualified consultancy firm to conduct a comprehensive wage analysis of past and current Cash-for-Work (CfW) programmes implemented in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

This assignment aims to support the development of harmonized, evidence-based wage-setting policies that promote fairness, gender equality, inclusion, and decent work across all CfW interventions. The selected firm will analyze wage levels, benchmark costs of living, model wage-setting scenarios, and propose a standardized minimum wage framework adapted to the Palestinian context.

Duration: 14 weeks

Expected Start Date: 15 August 2025

Key Tasks Include:

• Desk review of wage policies and existing CfW frameworks
• Mapping of CfW actors and consultations with stakeholders
• Collection and analysis of wage data (by region, sector, gender, etc.)
• Development of a harmonized wage recommendation
• Facilitation of a validation workshop

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include consultancy firms with:

• Proven experience in labour market research, wage analysis, and employment programme evaluation
• Expertise in working in crisis-affected or humanitarian settings
• Strong knowledge of the Palestinian socio-economic context
• Capacity to deliver inclusive, gender-sensitive, and contextual recommendations

How to Apply:

Interested firms should submit:

• Registration documents
• Organizational profile and relevant experience
• Technical proposal (methodology, work plan, contextual understanding)
• Budget proposal in USD (detailed by category)
• Composition of the proposed team and CVs
• At least one reference letter and one example of prior work

Important Dates:

• Expression of Interest Deadline: 23 July 2025
• Deadline for Inquiries: 24 July 2025
• Submission Deadline: 1 August 2025, 23:00 (Jerusalem time)

Submit your proposal to:

[email protected], cc: [email protected]

For more details, please refer to the full Terms of Reference.