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A8 Public Procurement and Contract Management

A8 — Procurement for Donor-Funded and Development Partner Projects

Level 1 (Professional Certificate) 4 contact days 6 CPD credits 60 NLH XAF 250,000

Qualification Purpose

To develop the knowledge and practical skills required to plan, manage, and administer procurement under donor-funded and development partner projects in accordance with internationally recognised procurement frameworks, financing agreements, and fiduciary requirements.

Occupational Profile

Officers responsible for procurement activities within projects financed by multilateral and bilateral development partners, international financial institutions, and development agencies.

Entry Requirements

Open access. No formal prerequisite. Basic literacy and numeracy, or relevant work exposure, is recommended but not required.

Target Learners

Procurement Officers, Project Procurement Officers, Project Managers, Project Implementation Unit (PIU) staff, NGO Procurement Officers, Development Partner Programme Staff, Procurement Consultants.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion, the learner will be able to:

  • Explain the procurement principles governing donor-funded projects.
  • Apply procurement procedures used by major development partners.
  • Prepare procurement plans consistent with financing agreements.
  • Select appropriate procurement and consultant selection methods.
  • Manage procurement processes in accordance with donor requirements.
  • Apply fiduciary, ethical, and compliance requirements throughout the procurement cycle.

Assessment & Workplace Learning Strategy

Minimum 80% attendance, plus an applied assignment or case study, assessed on a competency-based pass/fail basis by an AISCR-appointed assessor. Mandatory completion of a Portfolio of Evidence (PoE).

Note: Workplace learning requirements are governed as per Common Provisions, Section 1.3.

Progression & Professional Designation

Progression Pathways: Feeds into L2-A (Advanced Certificate in Public Procurement and Contract Management) and provides a strong foundation for L3-1 Diploma in Strategic Public Procurement and Contract Management.

Professional Designation: Individual Level 1 certificates do not carry a standalone professional designation. A learner who completes three or more Level 1 certificates within a single occupational family becomes eligible for the AISCR Associate designation in that family.

Career Opportunities

Successful completion prepares candidates for roles such as: Project Procurement Officer, Procurement Specialist, Development Partner Procurement Officer, Procurement Consultant, Project Implementation Unit Procurement Officer, NGO Procurement Officer

Part of the AISCR Certified Associate Pathway

Completing 3 Level 1 certificates in this occupational family qualifies learners for official status as an AISCR Certified Associate.

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