Presentation on Procurement Innovation Award Jamyang Dema Procurement

Presentation on Procurement Innovation Award Jamyang Dema Procurement Officer Bhutan

Background Topic: Procurement Cadre in Bhutan Relevant Focal Theme: Performance focused Procurement Reforms and Capacity Development

Procurement Cadre in Bhutan Introduction of Procurement Cadre as part of procurement reform( early 2005) Revised and restructured Cadre system initiated through the ICBPP/WB Project (2009 -2012) Revision and approval of new Job Description and Competency Framework 2016

Challenges addressed • Clear line of reporting- Procurement staff reports directly to GPPMD • Capacity issues- Awareness and Training on public procurement • Career Progression- Streamlined based on set qualification criteria • Recognition- Introduced for procurement personnel in civil service

Impacts Introduction of a training on CPC for all procurement personnel Incorporation of a module on Public Procurement in PGDFM course in RIM Recognition of CIPS qualifications leading to Graduate Diploma

Impacts Competency Framework for procurement positions approved Align procurement roles with its objectives and overall business requirements Online Procurement Trainings and Masters course offered Job description for procurement personnel revised and approved

Lessons Learnt Detailed research to be carried out before introducing a new system Include stakeholder views on the cadre system Incorporate international best practices from other countries Harmonization of existing Govt. policies and practices regarding the cadre system

Level of Innovation Created a body of Procurement Knowledge for the country Consistent point of reference and benchmark for procurement performance Procurement competency frameworkinternationally more capable and confident

Replicability Models that can be replicated in other countries across the world Procurement Cadre Competency Framework Job Description

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