Asset management is a critical component for organizations, including those in the United Nations (UN) and related agencies, to efficiently and effectively manage their resources. UN is a vast organization with many different departments and functions, each with its specific needs and requirements.

Duration: 2 Days

Who Should Attend?

• Asset Managers
• Procurement and Supply Chain Professionals
• Finance and Budgeting Staff
• Project Managers
• Logistics and Operations Personnel
• Program and Operations Managers
• Auditors and Compliance Officers
• Human Resources and Training Personnel

Course Level: Foundation

Course Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants should be able to:

·         To understand the importance of asset management in achieving the UN's mission and goals.

·         To develop a comprehensive understanding of asset types and their lifecycle.

·         To acquire skills in asset tracking, maintenance, and risk management.

·         To learn best practices in asset management specific to UN organizations.

·         To explore sustainability and ethical considerations in asset management.

Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Asset Management

·         Overview of asset management in the context of UN organizations.

·         The role of asset management in achieving sustainable development goals (SDGs).

·         Key stakeholders and their roles in asset management.

 Asset Types and Classification

·         Classification of assets (e.g., financial, human, physical).

·         Lifecycle of assets and asset categories (e.g., infrastructure, equipment, technology).

·         Asset valuation and accounting.

Asset Planning and Acquisition

·         Asset planning strategies for UN organizations.

·         Procurement processes and asset acquisition.

·         Budgeting for asset management.

Module 2: Asset Tracking and Inventory Management

·         Principles of asset tracking and tagging.

·         Software tools for asset tracking and inventory management.

·         Techniques for maintaining accurate asset records.

Ethical and Legal Aspects

·         Ethical considerations in asset management.

·         Legal compliance and regulatory requirements.

·         Asset disposal and responsible asset retirement.

Case Studies and Best Practices

·         Real-world case studies from UN organizations.

·         Best practices in asset management.

·         Lessons learned and success stories.

Asset Management Tools and Technology

·         Asset management software and systems.

·         Internet of Things (IoT) and its role in asset management.

·         Data analytics and predictive maintenance.

Future Trends in Asset Management

·         Emerging trends and technologies in asset management.

·         The role of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning in asset optimization.

·         Adapting asset management strategies for the future.