United Nations Procurement
Capacity Development Centre

Starts: 19 October 2010 at 0900

Ends: 21 October 2010 at 1700

The aim of this course, organised by UNDP, is to provide participants with:
• A clear understanding of main supplier relations management methods, taking account of legal, ethical and relational issues
• Essential contracting capabilities, including approval and contractual relationship management methods
• Methods to manage risks, disputes and potential conflicts in the procurement and contracting processes
• Effective contract performance and quality monitoring schemes

Learning Outcomes By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
• Describe the main types of contractual relationships that might be formed with suppliers and the appropriate use of each
• Develop successful commercial relation-ships with prospective suppliers
• Identify key stakeholders in a procurement exercise and be able to develop effective relationships with them
• Apply effective performance and quality monitoring methods
• Manage risks, disputes and potential conflicts during contracting and procurement
• Understand the importance of ethics and integrity in procurement and how to act in an ethical manner

Further information and on-line registration can be found here.

The course schedule for the rest of the year is available from the UNDP Procurement Training website.