The GICHD will arrange and host the third mine action contracting workshop in Geneva, Switzerland.
The course will cover the following topics:
- Terms and definitions
- Various types of contracts
- Contract management
- Project cycle management
- Contracting in the oil and gas industry
- Tendering procedures
- Examples from organisations managing mine action contracts
- Insurance in mine action
- Liability in mine action
- Banking, bank transfers, currency conversions and general banking advice
- Gender and diversity in mine action contracting
- Budgeting and cash flow forecasting
- Inclusion of land release in mine action contracts;
- Legal aspects of mine action contracting
- Working with subcontractors
The tentative agenda for the workshop can be viewed here PDF 106KB
The number of participants will be limited, so individuals applying to attend should manage mine action contracts as a part of their daily duties. Furthermore, participants should have a basic understanding of IMAS and a minimum of three years of experience in one or several of the pillars of mine action. Participants should work for a national mine action authority, a governmental or non-governmental organisation, or a commercial company active in mine action contracting. The workshop and all the course material will be in English.
The course and course material is free of charge. Travel, accommodation and daily allowances are to be covered by each respective organisation. The GICHD has a sponsorship programme for a small number of participants from national mine action authorities. The GICHD has made reservations for hotel accommodations for all participants at a nearby hotel.
The deadline for applications is Friday 2 March 2012. Applicants should send their applications directly to Pehr Lodhammar at the GICHD. The application should include a brief CV and complete contact details. For applicants from national mine action authorities it should also be mentioned if sponsorship is requested. Accepted registrations and sponsorships will be notified no later than Friday 9 March 2012.
Materials are provided as is. GICHD is not responsible for the contents or availability of material at linked web sites.
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