Upcoming UNDP Procurement Training in Europe

UNDP delivers specialised Procurement Training and Certification to UN staff and their development partners (incl. NGOs) around the world with the objective to provide an opportunity to improve the knowledge and skills required within the various aspects of public procurement as well as network with fellow-practitioners. The arrival of spring in Europe also means the possibility of participating in a UNDP Training Course in Europe again. The following courses are scheduled in the coming months:

• "Introductory Certificate in Public Procurement", Level 2 - Accredited by CIPS in Rome, Italy from 18-21 May 2010
  The aim of this course is to provide participants with the possibility of obtaining a professional certification with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS); a clear understanding of the principles of effective 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 procurement – and why they exist.


• "Logistics and Incoterms" in Copenhagen, Denmark from 1-3 June 2010
  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 optimise the organisation’s logistical activities; the capability to plan, implement and evaluate a logistical exercise appropriate to the value/risk of the goods being transported


• “Effective Negotiations in Projects and Procurement” in Vienna, Austria from 15-18 June 2010
  The aim of this course is to provide participants with the 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.

Find more information about the full training programme (incl. link to course catalogue, training calendar 2010) and on-line registration at: www.undp.org/procurement/training.shtml
General inquiries can be sent to: procurement.training@undp.org

Information provided by Lisa Fialla, UNDP Procurement Support Office