resources)? Mostly local. Staff turnover Yes there is. But it is not major. What is the institution capacity to coordinate between its main office and Chart of assignments of decentralized roles and functions entities/branches (if Reports on technical relevant)? experience from national Communication is or international agencies generally quite good. The for operations and institution is used to capacity-building working with dispersed teams. Individual certification on project management Have staff been trained on such as PRINCE2 No project management methodology? Some have. But there is need for increase in capacity in this area. PART III. ASSESSING NATIONAL INSTITUTION CAPACITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3.1 Administrative capacity Ability to provide adequate logistical support and infrastructure 3.1.1 Ability to Does the institution possess Adequate logistical manage and logistical infrastructure and infrastructure: office maintain equipment? facilities and space, basic infrastructure and equipment, utilities yes equipment Yes. Computer capability and library materials yes Can the institution manage and maintain equipment? Proper equipment for area of specialization Yes. However, government yes funds tend to be the limiting factor in keeping inventory to track the equipment and plant in good working condition property and cost always. yes. 3.1.2 Ability to Does the institution have the Standard contracts yes. procure goods ability to procure goods, services and works services and works on a Yes. Central Tender on a transparent transparent and competitive Board set the standards and competitive basis? basis. Written procedures for Yes. Local teams initiate identifying the the process, and appropriate vendor, recommend to Central obtaining the best price, Tender Board. and issuing commitments Does the institution have
resources)? Mostly local. What is the institution capacity to coordinate between its main office and decentralized entities/branches (if relevant)? Communication is generally quite good. The institution is used to working with dispersed teams. Have staff been trained on project management methodology? Some have. But there is need for increase in capacity in this area. Staff turnover Yes there is. But it is not major. Chart of assignments of roles and functions Reports on technical experience from national or international agencies for operations and capacity-building Individual certification on project management such as PRINCE2 No PART III. ASSESSING NATIONAL INSTITUTION CAPACITY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 3.1 Administrative capacity Ability to provide adequate logistical support and infrastructure 3.1.1 Ability to manage and maintain infrastructure and equipment Does the institution possess logistical infrastructure and equipment? Yes. Can the institution manage and maintain equipment? Yes. However, government funds tend to be the limiting factor in keeping the equipment and plant in good working condition always. Adequate logistical infrastructure: office facilities and space, basic equipment, utilities yes Computer capability and library materials yes Proper equipment for area of specialization yes inventory to track property and cost yes. 3.1.2 Ability to procure goods services and works on a transparent and competitive basis. Does the institution have the ability to procure goods, services and works on a transparent and competitive basis? Yes. Local teams initiate the process, and recommend to Central Tender Board. Does the institution have Standard contracts yes. Yes. Central Tender Board set the standards Written procedures for identifying the appropriate vendor, obtaining the best price, and issuing commitments
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