Objectives:
To provide Station Managers with the knowledge and technical understanding of the PTS procurement process, the scope of O&M activities in the PCA contract, change to the PCA contract, managerial responsibilities of the station manager, mechanisms for USM and logistical support, configuration change management process, and communication with PTS through reporting.
Agenda:
- Overview of Operations and Maintenance at IMS stations
- PTS procurement process and financial regulations
- The scope of O&M activities in the PCA contract
- Change to the PCA contract
- Managerial responsibilities of the station manager
- Mechanisms for USM and logistical support
- Configuration change management process
- Communication with PTS through reporting
- Hands-on exercise on the preparation of PCA proposal
Participants Profile:
Individuals with managerial and planning responsibility at certified IMS stations with PCA contracts in place or PCA contracts to be concluded in 2024 and 2025.
Candidates must be proficient in English.
States Signatories hosting IMS stations with PCA contracts should nominate participant(s) who are station managers directly involved in the planning and management of operation and maintenance activities.
Priority will be given to managers who have not received training on PCA contract management and Operation and Maintenance Planning.
Further details:
| Language: |
English |
| Application Deadline: |
15 Mar 2024 23:59 GMT |
| Funding Application Deadline: |
15 Mar 2024 23:59 GMT |
| Abstract Submission Deadline: |
15 Mar 2024 23:59 GMT |
Financial Information
In accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules and Administrative Directives, the PTS will provide the following:
- A Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA) that is sufficient to cover the related expenses during the technical training;
- The PTS travel agent will reserve, issue and forward the flight ticket to the participants for the most direct and economic route;
- Funded participants are not allowed to purchase their own tickets unless, under exceptional circumstances, they are authorized to do so and only if this proves to be the most cost effective option for the PTS;
- The PTS will book a hotel and cover the costs for the accommodation and technical training participants will receive their remaining Daily Subsistence Allowance upon arrival in Vienna; and
- All participants will be covered under the Global Medical Insurance scheme for the PTS trainees under third party liability insurance.
Requirement: Scanned passport copies.
