Objective
The primary objective of this assessment is to evaluate how the standard of living in different office locations across Nigeria affects the organization’s operational effectiveness, staff morale, and well-being. The assessment will identify gaps and provide recommendations for organizational development strategies, particularly focusing on:
- Compensation benefits
- Staff welfare and well-being
- Housing costs
- Transportation costs
- Health and safety concerns
- Retention and attraction of talent in high-cost or low-infrastructure areas
Scope of Work
The assessment will cover the following tasks:
Standard of Living Analysis:
- Conduct a detailed analysis of the cost of living, access to amenities, healthcare, transportation, and housing in SCI’s office locations in Nigeria, focusing on urban, rural and semi-rural areas in states such as Lagos, Oyo, Abuja, Borno, Yobe, Adamawa, Kano, Kaduna, Katsina, Jigawa, Zamfara, Cross-River, Benue, Akwa Ibom, Taraba, Plateau, Ebonyi, Sokoto, Kebbi, Niger and Bauchi.
Impact on Compensation and Benefits:
- Evaluate the current compensation structure, allowances, and benefits in relation to the cost of living in each office location.
- Assess the need for region-specific adjustments, including housing, transportation, and hardship allowances.
Staff Welfare and Well-being:
- Examine how varying living standards affect employee health, work-life balance, and access to essential services.
- Review current staff welfare initiatives and make recommendations for improvements based on local living conditions.
Health and Safety Considerations:
- Assess the availability of quality healthcare, safety, and security conditions in each location, and their impact on employees’ well-being.
- Access to security agencies, armed forces and law enforcers for expedite access.
Talent Attraction and Retention:
- Review the organization’s ability to attract and retain talent in locations with challenging living standards.
- Propose strategies to improve employee retention and recruitment, particularly in high-cost or low-infrastructure areas.
Logistical and Operational Impacts:
- Analyse how differences in the standard of living affect organizational operations, productivity, and service delivery. With a focus on the impact in relation to implementing programs in hard-to-reach locations.
- Recommend changes to operational policies, if needed, to address logistical challenges related to location-specific factors.
Deliverables
The consultant or working group will be responsible for delivering the following:
Inception Report:
- Detailed work plan and methodology for conducting the assessment, including data collection and analysis methods.
Standard of Living Assessment Report:
- Comprehensive report analysing the standard of living in each office location, including data on cost of living, access to services, and other relevant factors.
Impact Report:
- Evaluation of how the standard of living affects compensation, staff well-being, and overall organizational performance, with a focus on disparities across locations.
Recommendations:
- Clear recommendations for adjustments in compensation, benefits, staff welfare, and organizational policies to address regional differences.
Final Organizational Development Report:
- A final report summarizing the findings and providing actionable strategies for organizational development, with a focus on location-specific challenges and solutions.
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