I had a wonderful opportunity to be a workshop trainer and facilitator at the UNFPA capacity building event in Windhoek, Namibia. Participants came from UNFPA offices across Africa, representing programme and operations functions.The PSB (Procurement Services Branch) team from Copenhagen led the training on procurement systems and procedures while I focused on supply chain and logistics, with an emphasis on in-country logistics.
My training promoted pro-active interaction between the programme and support functions. Huge benefits can be realized when people are encouraged to break down barriers and work together rather than in silos. Programme efficiency is improved when logistics and supply chain elements are factored into programme planning, programme budgets and donor proposals. My message was reinforced by a simulation exercise which participants really appreciated.
I enjoyed being in Namibia, a beautiful country, and to be working with a great team from PSB: the Africa procurement team leader, Ms. Ingergerd, and her colleagues Peder, Lidia, Lauren, Sandra, and Karen.
I would like to thank you for the excellent sessions you have delivered, I am sure that our COs will implement at least the essentials of what you have thought us. I certainly hope that we will see each other again for a more comprehensive training related to supply chain and procurement.
ReplyDeleteH. Nahro
I would also like to Thank Pam for an excellent workshop! Pam has a fantastic ability to catch peoples interest while presenting topics and with her many years of academic as well as on the ground experience she can cite real-life examples of almost any situation which makes her presentations both very relevant and lively at the same time.
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Your facilitation and contributions at the workshop was commendable. You have an excellent way of presenting and facilitating to get an audience to apply the knowledge you are imparting to the realities on the ground. This made your presentations were very interesting and one wants to know more after hearing from you. UNFPA country offices who participated in the workshop have benefited from your expertise.
ReplyDeleteBridget,Ghana
Hi Pam, Thank you so much for your presentations, they were both enriching and motivating. The materials we received were comprehensive, we are going to use them as a reference to benefit our programme.
ReplyDeleteKebotsamang, Botswana