Foundation Programme

Foundation Programme Overview

Module 1: Public Sector Structures and Functions

Module Outcomes

When you have completed this Module, you will be able to:

 Demonstrate understanding of what a public servant is, what it means to be a public servant and roles of public servants
 Break down the system of Namibian government to explain the different levels of hierarchy, the different level of government and different role and responsibilities
 Demonstrate an understanding of the Namibian framework for development-focus service delivery, and the role of government Ministries and agencies in this process
 Demonstrate an understanding of the Namibian Constitutional and ethical framework for a value-drive public service

Module Content

Module 1: Public Sector Structures and Functions

 Structure of the Namibian Government
 Line and Staff Ministries
 About the Ministry of Finance
 About the National Planning Commission
 About the Office of the Prime Minister
 About Regional and Local Government
 About State Owned Enterprises
 Functioning of the Namibian Government
 Generic Functions of Government
 Development Functions of Government
 Service delivery functions of government
 Organisational Functions of Government
 Policy Making Functions of Government
 Normative Guidelines for Public Sector Employees
 The values of the Namibian Constitution
 Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms
 Public Service Ethics and Conduct in the Namibian Government
 Meaning of Ethics
 Legislative Framework

Module 2: Staff Wellness and Risk Management

Module Outcomes

When you have completed this Module, you will be able to:

 Explain the integration of individual health, safety, and wellness, organizational wellness, conducive environment, quality improvement and productivity and service delivery
 Explain disaster risk reduction conceptual framework, policy and institutional structures in Namibia
 Explain general measures for safeguarding national security, public safety, and general welfare of the nation in the performance staff members duties

Module Content

 Employee Health and Wellness
 Introduction
 Programmatic Pillars
 Disaster Risk Management
 Legal Framework for Disaster Risk Management in Namibia
 Disaster Risk Response Terminologies
 Major Disaster Hazards
 Disaster Risk Management Cycle
 Disaster Risk Management Act
 Disaster Risk Management Regulations
 Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Management
 Challenges

Module 3: Public Service Delivery

Module Outcomes

When you have completed this Module, you will be able to:

 Define basic problem solving approaches to effectively identify, manage and solve public service delivery problems
 Demonstrate an understanding of the Namibian Government’s strategic priorities
 Break down and reconstruct the Namibian governance and management systems and processes
 Demonstrate ability to apply the public service reforms initiatives of Government

Module Content

 The Priorities of the Namibian Government
 Vision 2030
 Fifth National Development Plan (NDP5)
 Pillars for the NDP5
 Harambee Prosperity Plan
 Introduction
 Public Service Reform and Development

Module 4: Public Sector Resource Management

Module Outcomes

When you have completed this Module, you will be able to:

 List service benefits for employees in the Namibian public sector
 Explain the discipline and grievance procedure in the public sector
 Identify key elements of budget and procurement process
 Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and model of Monitoring and Evaluation in the Namibian Government
 Demonstrate the competency to apply individual and organizational performance management

Module Content

 Human Resources Conditions of Service
 Probation
 Termination of service
 Transfers
 Promotion
 Misconduct
 Assistance for Persons with Disabilities
 Gender issues
 Service Benefits
 Leave
 Labour in a Nutshell
 Introduction
 Misconduct
 Grievances
 Union Membership
 Basic Public Sector Finance
 Forward Planning – Plan for the Future (Strategic Planning & Budgeting)
 MTEF (Medium Term Expenditure Framework)
 Public Financial Accountability
 Public Procurement of Goods and Services
 Personnel Performance Management and Development
 The Performance Management and Appraisal Process
 Performance Planning
 Coaching and Counselling
 Organisational Performance Management

Target Audience

The Foundation program (FP), is an entry-level program to be applied to all operational staff across the public sector in their probation period. It is an ideal programme for new entrants to the public service and serves as the preparatory program for the supervisory development programme (SDP) for first line and overhead supervisory staff. Therefore, the primary target group is Operational and Frontline Staff.

Investment Costs

The cost of attending the FP is N$4 000,- which is delivered over a period of five (5) days.
The programme costs exclude lunch and refreshments.

METHOD OF PAYMENT

Personally at NIPAM
Or: Direct Deposit
First National Bank Namibia
Account Name: NIPAM
Account Number: 62 24 23 36 635
Branch Code: 281 872,
Branch Name: Corporate

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF APPLICATION & PAYMENT

The receipt of a provisional admission letter / email from NIPAM should facilitate the procedure for obtaining a purchase order (PO).

The PO should be provided to NIPAM upon registration and must be paid within 30 days after commencement of the programme / course.

Please kindly note that: A 100% cancellation fee will be charged on any cancellations made.

Enquires

EDP, SMDP & MMDP FP Ms Grizell Beukes Emilia (Muna) Leonard  +264-61-2964711  +264-61-2964763  gbeukes@nipam.na  eleonard@nipam.na