The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a thorough understanding of the procurement policies, principles and procedures that govern the hiring/recruitment and management of Individual Consultants/Contracts (ICs) and Consultancy Firms in UNDP.

The Public Procurement Reform Implementation Programme introduces participants to a toolkit for supporting evidence based public procurement policy development and practice transformation. Participants are enabled to work effectively with stakeholders who identify both problems and opportunities, and to frame cost effective interventions that promote constructive reform in public procurement systems, practices, policies and procedures.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist

The aim of this course is to provide participants with: 
• Skills and knowledge needed for successful negotiations, including:
• Understanding the principles and dynamics of the negotiation process and how to avoid the common traps in negotiation
• Developing win-win strategies based on analysis of the other parties' needs
• Identifying and actively working on their own negotiation strengths and weaknesses through role-plays
 

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:

• Advanced Procurement Planning. To develop the capacity to manage supply markets, risks, systems and procurement planning processes
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage bid evaluation, contract development and contract administration processes
• Advanced Communication and Negotiation Skills. To identify and improve the communication, negotiation and personal professional development skills required by those involved in advanced level procurement.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with a clear understanding of:

• Advanced Procurement Planning. To develop the capacity to manage supply markets, risks, systems and procurement planning processes
• Advanced Contract Management. To develop the capacity to manage bid evaluation, contract development and contract administration processes
• Advanced Communication and Negotiation Skills. To identify and improve the communication, negotiation and personal professional development skills required by those involved in advanced level procurement.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective logistical arrangements and to understand methods of mitigating risks and to optimize the organisation’s logistical activities
• The capability to identify the optimal approach to handling procurement activities in the context of project implementation and deliver significant value to programmatic outcomes and delivery.
• An understanding of when is makes sense to have a strong team approach to securing goods and services and ultimately, delivery and results.
• Knowledge of immediate relevance to Programme staff and Managers, including integrated planning, development of specifications & TOR, development of Evaluation criteria, Evaluation of bids and proposals, and contract management.

The aim of this course is to provide participants with:

• A clear understanding of the principles of effective UN and public procurement, the generic procurement process and the role of corporate and transactional procurement
• The capability to plan, implement and evaluate a sourcing process appropriate to the value/risk of the goods/service being procured
• Knowledge of what rules and procedures govern UN and public procurement – and why they exist