Print VersionProcurement
NB! A similar course is being held in Uganda in May 2010. To read more, follow this link.
Target Group
Managers as well as staff assigned a key role in procurement processes in governmental institutions, NGOs or private organisations involved in interventions supported by Danida.
Entry Profile
Participants should meet the following requirements:
- A good working knowledge of English
- Knowledge of development issues
Topics
- Procurement in an international context
- Procurement strategy
- Procurement planning
- Procurement cycle management
- Crosscutting issues
- Green and socially responsible procurement
- Procurement capacity development
Course Goals
Increased effectiveness, efficiency and transparency of procurement in the participants’ home organizations.
Duration
2 weeks
Course Impact
Participants shall be able to plan and prepare strategies for improved procurement processes in their home organization. The participants shall be able to account for the principles that guide public and non-public procurement and apply existing international good practices to all steps of the procurement cycle. Furthermore participants shall have knowledge of crosscutting procurement issues such as green procurement, life cycle analysis, socially responsible and gender sensitive procurement as well as identifying and combating corrupt procurement practices.
Funding
The course is co-funded by Danida Fellowship Programme. After selection of course participants, the Danida programmes/projects are charged a non-refundable amount of DKK 2,500 per participant per tutorial week.
Total funding needs are DKK 5,000 per participant. This includes study fees, accommodation, allowances, insurances and international transport.
Course Dates
To be announced.
Place of Study
Grontmij | Carl Bro A/S
More detailed course description, see here (2008 folder).
The full course schedule can be seen here: 2009 and 2010
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