Management Skills(I)

Application Requirements
The training program is designed for participants who have a management component to their work requirements and wish to enhance their skills. Normally, the applicant holds a BA degree or its equivalent (relevant experience can compensate for the degree). Priority will be given to candidates with a civil society background. Applicants must be able to commit themselves full-time throughout the required period and to undertake preparatory reading and written work. A good knowledge of written and spoken English is essential.

Program Structure and Content

The training program on Management Skills will focus on practical training and hands-on exercises in relevant fields and concepts and is structured as follows:

•  Preparation . Prior to the seminar the selected participants will be provided with a reading package, which will enable them to become familiar with the course material. Each participant will be required to write a brief paper on a subject related to the seminar. The presentation of this paper will be an integral part of the program.

•  Intensive Seminar . During the six-day intensive seminar experts will introduce key issues and establish a fundamental background on the concepts and practice of how to manage organizations effectively. Participants will be encouraged throughout the training period to relate their training to actual issues and experiences at the institutions with which they are involved.

Seminar Topics include:

::  Managing People – Psychological Aspects
::  Project Management
::  Management of Organizations
::  Managing Change / Adjusting to Crises
::  Human Resource Planning
::  Organizing and Leading Project Staff and Teams
::  Time Management
::  Financial Management (budgeting & accounting)
::  Case Studies

•  Conclusion . At the close of the training program, certificates will be awarded by PASSIA to participants who successfully complete the program.

Procedure

Completed application forms must be submitted to PASSIA by Friday , 9 January 2004 . PASSIA will then invite short-listed applicants to interviews. Applicants will be notified of the results and, upon selection, participants will have to confirm their commitment to full-time participation in writing as well as submit a letter from their employers confirming that they will be exempted from work during the required period.

The PASSIA Training Program will take place from 21-26 February 2004at PASSIA's premises in RAMALLAH . All candidates must commit themselves to participate fully during the entire period. There are no costs involved; accommodation will be provided for selected participants from remote locations upon their request.