A study of the external equity of pay distribution of senior state officials in the republic of Armenia

Abstract

The job evaluation and analysis are important prerequisite for the normal functioning of the governmental system. In order to have a well-functioning state apparatus, regardless of political changes, it is important to create not only impartial system for choosing high ranking officials, but also precise description of jobs for deciding and classifying their relative values. The system of job analysis and evaluation should become one of the cornerstones for the organization of work in governmental system. Recently, the members of Parliament of the Republic of Armenia raised the question of pay increase. The Government of the Republic of Armenia undertook an initiative of evaluating jobs of senior state officials and comparing it with international experience to make an appropriate suggestion concerning impartial pay distribution of senior state officials in Armenia. Drafting wage policy job analysts and position classifiers give importance to the fact that the system reflects internal and external equity. This policy paper explores government’s initiative in achieving external equity in the Republic of Armenia. It presents the current pay system in Armenia and draws parallels with the international experience. Finally, it concludes about the best possible scenario of pay distribution for the high ranking officials to be applied in Armenia.