NewContract Management of Development Projects

Dates:

• 06 - 10 September 2027

Workshop Overview

Effective procurement and contract management are essential to delivering development projects on time, within budget and to the required standards. This five-day workshop follows the contracting cycle from procurement planning and supplier selection through contract award, mobilisation, performance management, change control and close-out. It places particular emphasis on governance, accountability, donor requirements and the practical management of contractual risk.

Delegates will examine how to align procurement and contracting processes with international best practice, establish appropriate management structures and controls, monitor contractor performance, manage variations and disputes, and maintain clear documentation for audit and decision-making. They will assess their current arrangements and develop practical action plans for improvement.

Workshop Objectives

On completion, you will be able to:

• Plan procurement and contracting activities across the development project life cycle
• Select appropriate procurement methods and contract strategies
• Align procurement and contracting processes with donor requirements and international best practice
• Prepare clear specifications, evaluation criteria and contract documentation
• Establish effective governance, roles, controls and reporting arrangements
• Monitor supplier and contractor performance using appropriate indicators
• Manage contractual risks, variations, claims, disputes and underperformance
• Apply fraud prevention, ethical procurement and audit-readiness measures

Key Topics

• Development project life cycle and procurement planning
• Procurement methods, tendering and bid evaluation
• Contract strategy, documentation and award
• Donor and country procurement systems
• Governance, ethics, transparency and fraud prevention
• Contract mobilisation, administration and record keeping
• Performance indicators, monitoring and reporting
• Risk allocation, change control and contract variations
• Claims, disputes, remedies and contract close-out
• Internal controls and procurement audit