1. THE PROPOSED CARIBBEAN REGIONAL PROCUREMENT TRAINING CENTRE
Presented at the Third Sub-Regional Caribbean Public Procurement Conference
June 13-14, 2016
Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre Bridgetown, Barbados.
Presenter: Carlys Jennifer Cadogan, Ph.D.
Team Leader, University of Technology, Jamaica

2. Background to Current CDB/World Bank Regional Procurement Project
The Caribbean region has demonstrated it is cognisant of the value of public procurement.
The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is at an advanced stage of developing a regional public procurement framework and a number of countries in the region have recently or are currently implementing procurement reform programmes, However, there is a recognised need to deepen and expand efforts made to date.

3. Background contd.
However, in order for Caribbean governments to fully realise the benefits offered by public procurement, aside from legislative/regulatory and institutional reforms, there is a need for appropriately qualified and skilled procurement officers and managers within the public service.

4. Professional training in procurement
The case for higher level training for procurement professionals in the modern public procurement context is also strengthened by the growth of non-traditional approaches and technologies such as:
e- procurement
sustainable procurement
outsourcing and public private partnerships
which need to increasingly be understood and
effectively utilised in the modern public procurement
environment.

5. Objective of this CDB/World Bank Project consultancy
The objective of this consultancy is for the Procurement Training Organisation (PTO) BiPS to provide relevant inputs to assist a Caribbean Regional Entity , in this case the University of Technology, Jamaica ,selected by CDB under this grant, to develop and roll-out a Caribbean Regional Procurement Training Centre .
Of note is that several Governments worldwide have sought the assistance of BiPS to improve their procurement knowledge and processes and to build capability and capacity in the professional environment.

6. OBJECTIVE 0F PROJECT
The PTO and Utech are required to engage and pursue a participative approach from the start of the assignment with relevant regional stakeholders, including regional associations and bodies, such as:
CARICOM,
national governments
academic institutions
development partners to the region
potential candidates
to ensure the Procurement Centre reflects the needs of the
intended beneficiaries

7. Proposed Training Centre
Initially the centre will focus specifically on providing high quality training services, with internationally recognised accreditation, to public sector procurement professionals from beneficiary countries in Cariforum countries.
However, it is envisioned that in the future it will serve both public and private sector clients

8. Responsibilities of the PTO
The PTO (BiPS) will provide consultancy inputs to ensure the preparations for and design of the training and associated materials which reflect international best practise, while being tailored to the region’s context and needs.

9. BipS/CIPS Partnership
The PTO (BiPS) has contracted The Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS), an award granting and accreditation body to provide the required qualification standards so the initial training will be accredited.
The development of a relevant and accredited set of qualifications offers a route to help develop qualified public procurement staff and will provide part of the necessary foundation for wider professionalization.

10. The Global Standard for Procurement and Supply
CIPS offers a comprehensive competency framework to enhance organisational and individual procurement performance
KNOWLEDGE
WHAT DOES IT DO?
It identifies:
CAPABILITIES
BEHAVIOURS

11. Skills Benchmarking Structure of The Global Standard
THE FIVE LEVELS OF COMPETENCY
Tactical
Applies key tasks
associated with the work of procurement
and supply.
Operationa l
Provides advice and guidance to key stakeholders on the performance of
organisational
procedures and
Processes connected
with procurement
and supply.
Managerial
Develops, improves and fulfils organisational and
functional objectives
in procurement
and supply.
Profession al
Formulates direction and advice, manages
change, and leads and influences both internal and external stakeholders in
Procurement and supply.
Advanced Profession al
Leads procurement
teams within an organisation and influences the board to adopt leading-edge procurement strategies and establish best practice. Influences supply markets with innovative sourcing solutions.

12. Alignment of the Standard
Licensing the Profession
Professional
Managerial
Operational Tactical
Advanced Professional
Global Standard
CIPS
Accredited Degrees
Executive Diploma
Experiential
Corporate Award – Master Practitioner
MBAs
Vehicles
MCIPS
Professional Diploma
Corporate Award – Advanced Practitioner
Other
Advanced Diploma
Diploma
Advanced Certificate
Certificate
Ethics Test
Btec
Apprentice-ships
Pre-licence
Licence
(Hons Degree equivalent)
Regulation’
Advanced Licence
Chartered (Postgraduate Diploma equivalent)

13. CIPS Qualifications Raising standards
The globally recognised standard for procurement and supply professionals
Raising standards
Driving consistency in understanding
Increasing innovation
Motivating and rewarding

14. Chartered Procurement and Supply Professionals
Entry routes to becoming Chartered
ACADEMIC
Minimum entry level is:
Must be MCIPS for minimum 3 years
Must provide certificate of CIPS accredited MBA programme
Must have an up to date certificate of achievement in CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply.
EXPERIENTIAL
Must be MCIPS for minimum 3 years
APPLIED LEARNING
Must provide evidence of completed CIPS Master Practitioner Programme
Are you currently MCIPS?
Take MER or CIPS
Qualifications Route
YES NO
Are you currently MCIPS? NO
YES
ACADEMIC
Minimum entry level is:
Must be MCIPS for minimum 3 years
Must provide certificate of CIPS accredited MBA programme
Must have an up to date certificate of achievement in CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply.
EXPERIENTIAL
Minimum entry level is:
Must be MCIPS for minimum 3 years
Must have an up to date certificate of achievement in CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply.
APPLIED LEARNING
Minimum entry level is:
Must be MCIPS for minimum 3 years
Must provide evidence of completed CIPS Master Practitioner Programme
Must have an up to date certificate of achievement in CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply.
Take MER or CIPS
Qualifications Route

15. What will be the differentiators for MCIPS/ Chartered Status?
Chartered Procurement and Supply Professional
Honours Degree equivalent qualifications/experience plus three years relevant experience
Postgraduate University Degree (postgraduate diploma)
CPD not mandated or evidenced
CPD mandated– minimum of 30 silver status hours per year
Ethical Procurement and Supply e-learning and test optional
Must have an up to date certificate of achievement in CIPS Ethical Procurement and Supply

16. CPD Membership Benefits Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills
Continuing Professional Development - Benefits to individuals
Maintains and enhances knowledge and skills
Supports career planning and progression
Inspires continuous improvement
Easy to use online tool
Demonstrates your commitment to professionalism
For example for each assessment that you attend 5 points are automatically added into MyCIPS/CPD
CPD
HOURS

17. Become a Member
To take CIPS qualifications you will need to be a CIPS member
CIPS has a global community of almost 110,000 people in over 100 countries
Being a member opens up a wealth of advantages
Joining is easy

18. Potential benefits of this new regional procurement center
The procurement institute/centre will have the potential to evolve beyond just offering training courses to provide a broader range of services, including, but not limited to, knowledge- sharing/thought leadership, policy development and networking.
We use this opportunity to solicit your support for this worthwhile initiative and anticipate your response to the questionnaire that has been circulated.