The General Secretariat of the Tender Board launched the "Imkan 2" program yesterday, aimed at developing the workforce involved in government projects and contracts. The program enhances the qualifications of several engineers working in this sector and seeks to improve performance efficiency in project management.

"Imkan 2" involves 120 engineers from 20 government entities and will last for six months, featuring numerous training workshops and field visits to boost the efficiency of government projects and contracts.

The launch of "Imkan 2" follows the success of the first program, which trained nearly 50 engineers from various government bodies. This program is crucial for aligning with Oman's Vision 2040 plans and is consistent with the strategy of the Tender Board Secretariat to enhance the capabilities of employees and improve the management of government projects and contracts.

The project's aim is to achieve several outcomes in improving the efficiency of human resources in project and contract management, while establishing a professional work system for employee rotation. This will result in adding local value to the management of government projects and contracts, helping to set clear standards for evaluating technical performance in the organizational divisions of contract and project management.

Engineer Badr bin Salem Al-Maamari, Secretary-General of the Tender Board, stated that the "Imkan" program, in its various phases, aims to empower national competencies in project management in line with the strategy of the Tender Board Secretariat to enhance the efficiency of government projects and achieve Oman's Vision 2040 in training and qualifying national talents, while contributing to increasing local content in various government projects.

He added that the program is significantly important for developing employees in projects and equipping them with the necessary skills to meet the upcoming phase of effective management of large projects and contracts. He praised the achievements of the first "Imkan" program, which involved many key government entities in project management, emphasizing that the program met its objectives, reflected positively on the work environment, and improved project management. The "Imkan 2" program builds on the successes of "Imkan 1," with increased content and training sessions, and now includes the development of government contracts with a greater number of participating engineers and government entities.

The Secretary-General highlighted the national competencies that graduated from the "Imkan 1" program, who transferred experiences and knowledge to their projects. He expressed pride in the fact that some engineers created mini-workshops to train their colleagues, sharing what they learned from the "Imkan" program, which enhances work quality.

Abdullah bin Saif Al-Hosni, Consultant for Talent Development at the Tender Board Secretariat, noted that "Imkan 2" continues the successes and goals achieved by "Imkan 1." He pointed out that the second program has attracted professional engineers from various government entities and will run for six months, aiming to create a database and functional matrix across all government departments in the areas of projects, contracts, and tenders.