Basic Skills Development Training on Trade Policy for Ministry of Commerce Personnel and Administrative Officers

Young Consultants (YC) implemented a skills development training programme on trade policy for personnel and administrative officers of the Ministry of Commerce, Bangladesh, under an assignment funded by the European Union (EU). The programme was conducted at CIRDAP in Dhaka, Bangladesh, between March and May 2014. It aimed to strengthen participants’ foundational knowledge of trade policy and enhance their capacity to understand and perform trade-related administrative and professional responsibilities.

YC was responsible for mobilizing the resource team, developing and finalizing training modules, preparing instructional materials, and arranging the logistical support required for the programme. The assignment also involved delivering the training sessions according to the planned schedule, preparing and distributing certificates, collecting participant feedback through evaluation forms, and preparing a training completion report.

Scope of Services Provided
1. Mobilization of the Resource Team

Mobilized trainers and resource personnel to deliver the training programme and support the learning needs of Ministry of Commerce personnel.

2. Training Module Development and Finalization

Developed and finalized training modules focusing on foundational trade policy concepts and their relevance to the responsibilities of Ministry of Commerce personnel and administrative officers.

3. Preparation of Training Materials

Prepared and developed the necessary instructional materials and supporting resources to facilitate effective delivery of the training programme.

4. Training Delivery and Logistical Support

Arranged the necessary logistical facilities at CIRDAP, Dhaka, and conducted the training sessions in accordance with the scheduled programme.

5. Participant Certification

Prepared and distributed certificates to participants upon completion of the training programme.

6. Participant Feedback and Evaluation

Collected participant feedback through evaluation forms to assess the relevance and effectiveness of the training sessions.

7. Training Completion Reporting

Compiled relevant programme information and participant feedback and prepared a training completion report documenting the activities and outcomes of the assignment.

Key Deliverables
Training modules on trade policy and related administrative responsibilities.
Training materials and supporting instructional resources.
Skills development training programme for Ministry of Commerce personnel and administrative officers.
Logistical and operational support for training delivery at CIRDAP, Dhaka.
Certificates distributed to participants.
Participant feedback and training evaluation records.
Training completion report documenting programme activities and outcomes.
Assignment Details
Assignment Name: Basic Skills Development Training on Trade Policy for Ministry of Commerce Personnel and Administrative Officers

Client: European Union (EU)

Country: Bangladesh

Project Location: CIRDAP, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Approximate Contract Value: US$7,600

Duration: 1 month (as stated in the assignment details)

Start Date: March 2014

Completion Date: May 2014

Total Staff-Months: 2 staff-months

Professional Staff-Months Provided by Associated Consultants: N/A

Associated Consultants: Not specified

Senior Professional Staff Involved
Mr. M. Zakir Hossain — Trainer
Mr. Ali Imam — Training Associate