All permanent employees will be required to complete three/six months and contractual staff will be required the probation period as per contract unless waived by the CEO at the time of issuing a contract. This can, if necessary, be extended by the management of the organization for another period. During the probationary period, the appointment may be terminated with one week notice by either side, unless specified differently in contract. Permanent staff on probation will not be entitled to annual leave.

At the time of the review of the HR Policy the following process should be followed;

1. The HR Manual will be circulated to all staff and a time of 15 working days will be given to suggest amendments in the same.
2. At the end of the stipulated time an all staff meeting will be called and the changes  proposed by the different staff members will be discussed
3. All office orders/official memos/notifications released during the preceding two years will also be brought to the forum for discussion & debate

Project Evaluation has the following purposes:

1. To assess effectiveness as well as efficiency of program delivery in response to particular needs of various groups which benefit from it;
2. To serve as a venue for reflection; to gain insights and understanding from project experiences so as to be able to conceptualize experiences within the context of one’s specific direction or work experience;

Centralized and decentralized procurement are two contrasting approaches to organizing and managing the procurement function within an organization. These approaches differ in terms of decision-making authority, coordination, and control over procurement activities. Let's delve into each approach:

Best practices in procurement encompass a range of strategies and techniques that organizations can implement to optimize their procurement processes, improve supplier relationships, achieve cost savings, and enhance overall procurement effectiveness. Here are some commonly recognized best practices in procurement along with examples:

Bid Selection Methods - Open Bidding, Direct & Restricted Bidding Selection

1. Preparation Meeting

A tender evaluation committee must be established by the Chief Executive prior to the tender preparation meeting. The committee should consist of an odd number of participants, ideally a minimum of three and a suggested composition of the committee could be as follows;

Clarification on specific information contained within quotations can often be necessary before a Purchase Committee can make its ultimate recommendation on which quotation offers the best value for money while remaining appropriate from a technical perspective. When such a necessity arises, it is important that the process of attaining clarification is fully transparent. Clarification can typically address issues such as;