Training Course on Project Procurement and Contract Management

Course Overview
Procurement and contract management are critical to delivering value, ensuring accountability, and mitigating risks in project implementation. Inefficiencies or non-compliance in procurement can lead to delays, cost overruns, disputes, and reputational harm—especially in donor-funded and public sector projects.
This course provides participants with the knowledge and tools to manage procurement processes and contracts effectively, from planning and solicitation to supplier performance monitoring and contract closeout. It covers procurement regulations, risk management, contract negotiation, vendor selection, and compliance with donor and government procurement frameworks.
Through real-world case studies, practical simulations, and procurement document reviews, participants will learn to design procurement plans, manage contracts in line with scope and budget, resolve disputes, and ensure value for money (VfM) in project delivery.
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Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
•Understand procurement principles, procedures, and regulatory frameworks
•Design and implement effective procurement plans aligned to project needs
•Conduct transparent vendor selection and tendering processes
•Manage contracts, monitor supplier performance, and ensure deliverables
•Resolve procurement and contract disputes legally and ethically
•Ensure compliance with donor, organizational, and public procurement policies
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Target Audience
This course is ideal for:
•Procurement and supply chain officers
•Project managers and operations officers
•Finance and compliance officers involved in procurement oversight
•Legal and contract management staff
•Public sector officers and donor-funded project implementers
•NGO, corporate, and development agency personnel managing contracts
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Training Methodology
•Expert-led sessions on procurement lifecycle and contract frameworks
•Practical exercises using tender documents, evaluation matrices, and contracts
•Group simulations on vendor negotiation and contract dispute resolution
•Case study analysis of procurement failures and best practices
•Tools and templates for procurement planning, bid evaluation, and contract tracking
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Expected Outcomes
Participants will:
•Build capacity to plan, execute, and monitor project procurement processes
•Improve vendor selection and contract compliance
•Reduce procurement risks and ensure timely delivery of goods and services
•Enhance accountability, transparency, and value for money in projects
•Strengthen internal controls and alignment with procurement regulations