INTRODUCTION
This course equips project professionals with practical competencies in project administration, contract lifecycle management, and strategic negotiation. It blends project governance principles with negotiation strategies and legal aspects of contract execution, ensuring successful and sustainable project delivery.
DURATION
5 Days
Personal Impact
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Increased confidence in managing contracts and negotiations
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Enhanced ability to handle multi-stakeholder projects professionally
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Strengthened project documentation and audit readiness
Organizational Impact
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Reduced contract disputes and better risk management
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Improved project outcomes through efficient administration
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Cost-effective negotiations and vendor relationship management
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Stronger compliance and transparency in procurement and project execution
Target Audience
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Project Managers and Coordinators
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Procurement and Contract Officers
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Engineers and Technical Supervisors
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Legal and Compliance Staff
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Government and NGO Program Implementers
Course Outline
Course Objectives
Participants will learn to:
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Effectively manage project administration and compliance tasks
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Negotiate successfully with stakeholders and contractors
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Understand and manage various types of contracts
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Monitor contract performance and resolve disputes amicably
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Align project documentation with legal and financial expectations
Course Modules
Module 1: Principles of Project Administration and Governance
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Project lifecycle and administrative responsibilities
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Stakeholder roles, communication, and documentation control
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Budget tracking and financial oversight in projects
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Reporting, compliance, and audit trail essentials
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Hands-On Exercise: Create a project administration checklist
Module 2: Contract Management Fundamentals
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Types of contracts (fixed-price, cost-reimbursable, time & material)
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Contract lifecycle: initiation, execution, monitoring, closure
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Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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Roles of procurement, legal, and project teams
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Hands-On Exercise: Draft a contract clause and review case samples
Module 3: Negotiation Strategies and Techniques
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Negotiation principles: interest vs. position-based bargaining
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Planning and preparing for negotiation
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Cross-cultural and stakeholder-sensitive communication
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Managing power dynamics, objections, and impasses
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Role Play Exercise: Simulated contract negotiation scenario
Module 4: Contract Risk and Dispute Resolution
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Risk identification in contracts (scope creep, delays, payment issues)
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Legal remedies and contract dispute resolution options (ADR, arbitration)
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Termination clauses and managing underperformance
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Ethics and integrity in contract execution
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Hands-On Exercise: Risk mitigation matrix development
Module 5: Monitoring, Evaluation, and Compliance in Contract Execution
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Performance tracking and vendor evaluation
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Tools and KPIs for contract monitoring
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Legal documentation and record-keeping
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Contract closeout process and lessons learned
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Hands-On Exercise: Evaluate a contract execution case study
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Course Administration Details
Methodology
These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work. Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. All facilitation and course materials are offered in English. Participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued an Indepth Research Institute (IRES) certificate certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at IRES Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation and Airport Transfer
Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer.
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our IRES Training Centre or at a convenient location. For further inquiries, please contact us on:
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected]
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