Introduction to the course
In approaching sustainable public procurement, is there a conflict between economic development, on the one hand, and social inclusion and environmental protection, on the other? Would you like to acquire competence in integrating sustainability into procurement policy and operations, and be able to handle internationally harmonized tools and approaches to showcase and impact ? How, in particular, can Life Cycle Costing help, and how can externalities affect results-based procurement? Is the current international crisis a barrier or an opportunity for SPP development? This online, tutor-based certification programme – a joint effort between UN Environment and the ITCILO – provides comprehensive answers and ideas on how to use the potential of procurement for the achievement of sustainable development objectives, with many practical examples.

Who attends this course?
National and international public procurement practitioners; procurement staff of national agencies; project directors and procurement staff of projects funded by international financial institutions (World Bank, Asian, African, Islamic and European development banks, etc.); United Nations and NGO personnel; other officers involved at a more strategic/policy level within the procurement structures of international development institutions and national government entities.

Description
Aiming at filling the knowledge gap in the sustainability domain this online training course designed by the ITC-ILO and UNEP explores the key concepts of sustainable procurement and explains how they can be applied to better leverage the potential of procurement for the achievement of sustainable development objectives.

The course also demonstrates the need for countries and local governments for sound sustainable public procurement policies in line with the requirement of SDG 12.7. It presents the UNEP methodology for the development of SPP policies, rolled out in over 20 countries since 2009.

Finally, the online training course will present an overview of sustainable procurement policies, regulatory frameworks and best practices which could inspire and guide decision makers and practitioners.

Objectives
The objective of this workshop is to contribute to improving the capacity of decision makers and practitioners in the conceptualization and implementation of environmental and social considerations in procurement operations and in managing the contracts, in line with internationally accepted principles and practices.

What certification will I get as successful candidate?
– You will obtain a certificate of achievement once you have completed successfully the programme requirements.
– This certificate will demonstrate that you possess the right knowledge, skills and attitudes to plan and execute the entire procurement process.
– This certificate could be a first brick to build your future ITCILO Diploma in Procurement Management!