Wage Analysis and setting for Cash-for-Work (CfW) Interventions in the State of Palestine

The main objective of the assignment is to conduct a comprehensive wage analysis of existing and past two years CfW interventions in the State of Palestine, specifically Gaza and West Bank. The study aims to:

• Map and analyze current wage rates and related benefits across organizations implementing CfW including workers classifications.
• Model wage-setting scenarios using different benchmarks (e.g., cost of decent living, poverty line, and productivity) and assess their potential social and economic impacts.
• Recommend a harmonized minimum wage for each category of work that is fair, contextually appropriate, and sustainable.
• Provide applicable wage figures separately for Gaza and the West Bank.
• Ensure the recommendations are adaptable based on evolving socio-economic and security conditions on the ground.
• Provide guidelines for adjusting wages based on location, sector, skill level, and gender considerations.
• Support improved compliance mechanisms

The study should be guided and aligned with:

• Relevant ILO conventions and international best practices
• Reflect the economic and social conditions of the State of Palestine.
• local market wages, minimum wage regulations, and living costs.

In addition, the study should:

• Reference the Minimum Survival Basket (MSB).
• Be grounded in  social tripartite dialogue and stakeholder participation.