Over 120 graduates from 'Imkan 3' programme

MUSCAT: The Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority celebrated the graduation of 125 engineers and specialists representing 38 government entities, after their completion of the 'Imkan 3' programme, which lasted for more than six months. The programme aims to raise the efficiency of national cadres working in the management of government projects and contracts.
The closing ceremony of the programme was held under the auspices of Eng Badr bin Salim al Maamari, Chairman of the Projects, Tenders and Local Content Authority.
The programme witnessed the participation of 15 government entities for the first time, reflecting its expanding scope and the growing interest from various government entities. This comes within the framework of efforts aimed at developing national capabilities and enhancing the efficiency of managing government projects and contracts.
Abdullah bin Saif al Hosni, Acting Adviser for Talent and Project Development at the Authority, said that the 'Imkan 3' programme comes as a continuation of the path achieved by the two previous editions, 'Imkan 1' and 'Imkan 2'. He noted that it aims to establish an integrated platform for developing national competencies in the field of government project and contract management, study the development of the project management offices system, and facilitate the rotation of employees among government entities. It also aims to build a comprehensive system for the competencies of workers, classify jobs related to project and contract management, and adopt a unified strategy for project quality in accordance with accredited international standards. - ONA