Now Hiring: Consultancy Opportunity, Mines Advisory Group (Apply by 8 May 2026)

Mines Advisory Group has issued a request for proposals seeking a qualified consultant or service provider to conduct a comprehensive review of its salary and benefits framework for its Belgium entity. The assignment forms part of MAG’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that its reward systems remain competitive, equitable, and aligned with both local market conditions and its global organisational principles.

The consultancy focuses on supporting MAG Belgium, a growing entity established to engage with European institutions and funding mechanisms, as it refines its approach to total reward strategy in a complex and evolving labour market.

Background and Organisational Context

MAG is an international humanitarian organisation working in conflict-affected and fragile environments. Its core mission is to save lives, clear landmines, and support safer futures for affected communities through mine action and weapons and ammunition management programmes.

The Belgium entity plays a strategic role in supporting engagement with European donors and institutions. As the team grows, MAG recognises the need to ensure its compensation structures are:

• Competitive within the Belgian and Brussels labour market
• Compliant with local legal, tax, and social security frameworks
• Consistent with internal global reward principles
• Fair and transparent for staff across roles and grades
• Sustainable within a non-profit funding environment

This review is intended to provide an evidence-based foundation for future decision-making regarding salary positioning and benefits design.

Purpose of the Consultancy Assignment

The primary purpose of the consultancy is to conduct independent benchmarking and analysis of MAG Belgium’s salary and benefits framework. The findings will guide strategic decisions on how best to position total rewards in a way that reflects market realities while maintaining organisational integrity.

Specifically, the assignment is intended to:

• Assess current job evaluation frameworks and align roles to market comparators
• Benchmark salaries for professional roles in Belgium, particularly Brussels-based positions
• Review benefits structures and identify market norms, including tax-efficient options
• Provide clear analytical insights supported by transparent methodology
• Recommend salary positioning strategies with cost implications
• Highlight risks, sensitivities, and implementation considerations

The assignment may also lead to a second phase focused on implementation support, depending on internal decision-making processes.

Scope of Work and Analytical Requirements

The consultancy is expected to deliver a structured and methodical analysis of MAG Belgium’s reward approach. This will involve both quantitative benchmarking and qualitative assessment of benefits practices within the local context.

The scope includes:

• Reviewing MAG’s internal job evaluation framework and mapping roles to external benchmarks
• Conducting salary comparisons across comparable NGOs, international organisations, and private sector roles in Belgium
• Evaluating non-statutory benefits such as allowances, insurance, leave policies, and pension contributions
• Assessing the effectiveness and competitiveness of current reward offerings
• Developing scenarios for salary positioning (e.g., median, upper quartile, or hybrid models)
• Estimating financial implications of proposed changes

In addition, the consultant is expected to clearly articulate assumptions, data sources, and methodological constraints to ensure transparency and replicability of findings.

Expected Deliverables

The assignment will culminate in a set of structured deliverables designed to inform leadership decision-making within MAG Belgium. These outputs are intended to be practical, evidence-based, and directly applicable to organisational planning.

Key deliverables include:

• A comprehensive benchmarking report covering salary and benefits analysis
• A total reward assessment incorporating both financial and non-financial components
• An options paper outlining different reward positioning strategies
• Indicative cost modelling for each recommended option
• A risk and sensitivity analysis identifying implementation challenges and considerations

These outputs are expected to be delivered within a clearly defined timeframe, reflecting the organisation’s need for timely and actionable insights.

Consultant Profile and Required Expertise

MAG is seeking a consultant or organisation with demonstrated expertise in compensation and benefits analysis, particularly within the Belgian market and ideally within Brussels-based organisations.

The ideal profile includes:

• Proven experience in salary benchmarking in Belgium
• Strong understanding of Belgian tax, legal, and social security frameworks
• Familiarity with NGO, non-profit, or international organisation compensation structures
• Ability to align job evaluation frameworks with external market data
• Strong analytical skills and evidence-based reporting capabilities
• Experience designing reward systems for small or growing entities
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection requirements
• Ability to deliver within tight timelines with a structured project plan

In addition, the consultant is expected to demonstrate strong communication skills, ensuring that complex reward data is translated into clear and actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders.

Submission Requirements and Strategic Importance

Applicants are required to submit a proposal including CVs, methodology, relevant experience, proposed timelines, assumptions, and a financial offer. The deadline for submissions is 8 May 2026, and all responses must be provided in English via the designated application system.

This consultancy represents a strategic opportunity for MAG Belgium to refine its reward framework at a critical stage of organisational growth. By investing in robust benchmarking and evidence-based analysis, MAG aims to ensure that its compensation approach remains fair, competitive, and aligned with its humanitarian mission.

Ultimately, the assignment is not only a technical exercise but also a key step in strengthening organisational sustainability and supporting the attraction and retention of skilled professionals in a highly competitive European labour market.

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