Finance and Procurement Management Training in Amman

Programme Overview

Finance and procurement are two halves of the same decision. A budget line means little until goods, works or services are bought, delivered and paid for, and a procurement plan fails when cash, commitments and approvals are not lined up behind it. This programme brings finance and procurement staff into one room so they can plan, spend and report as a single system.

Jordan offers a clear working example. Public purchasing is governed by the Government Procurement Bylaw No. 8 of 2022 and its amendments, and the Jordan Online E-Procurement System (JONEPS) is now the central platform. A Council of Ministers circular issued in August 2023 made JONEPS use mandatory for all ministries, departments and agencies, and by 2023 goods and works procured through it represented about 70% of government budget allocations for those categories, according to a 2024 World Bank mission report.

The same report shows how much remains to do. Only about a quarter of ministries and agencies were actively using JONEPS and 43% had been trained, while only 5% of new public investment projects between JD 1 million and JD 10 million followed the public investment management framework. Staff turnover was named as a key constraint. These are capability questions as much as system questions.

Fiscal pressure adds urgency. Jordan’s IMF Extended Fund Facility, approved in January 2024 at about US$1.2 billion, is built around fiscal consolidation, revenue mobilisation and spending efficiency, and humanitarian funding for the refugee response has fallen by more than 92% since 2016. Every dinar committed through procurement now faces closer scrutiny.

Over five days, participants work through budgeting, cash and financial analysis, the procurement cycle under national and World Bank rules, contract and supplier management, and fraud controls, using Jordanian reforms and financed projects as case material.

The Programme Strengthens Institutional Capability

• Strategic and operational financial planning
• Budget preparation, forecasting and variance analysis
• Cash flow management and commitment control
• Reading and analysing financial statements
• Time value of money and investment appraisal
• Linking procurement plans to the budget and cash plan
• Procurement planning and market analysis
• Tendering under national rules and the World Bank Procurement Regulations
• E-procurement use and procurement data analysis
• Bid evaluation and value for money decisions
• Contract documentation, negotiation and administration
• Supplier performance measurement and supplier base rationalisation
• Inventory management and stock control
• Fraud and corruption red flags in finance and procurement
• Financial risk management and internal control
• Reporting and accountability to auditors and financiers
• Building and motivating procurement and finance teams

The aim is practical: fewer delays between budget approval and delivery, better prices, and cleaner audit results.

The Growing Importance of Finance and Procurement Management

Governments and financiers are moving from checking individual transactions to managing the whole spending chain. The World Bank’s Strengthening Reform Management in Jordan project (P171965), implemented by the Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation’s Reform Secretariat, has a component of about US$4.2 million dedicated to the public investment, PPP and public procurement framework, and its financing was proposed to rise to US$23.3 million with closing extended to 2028.

Jordan’s 2022 PEFA assessment found that fiscal discipline, cash management and payroll control were generally sound, but that strategic plans were poorly linked to budget decisions and audit work remained focused on compliance rather than value. The World Bank’s Procurement Regulations for borrowers were reissued as a seventh edition in September 2025, so project teams working on financed operations also need to update their practice.

Organisations increasingly require professionals capable of:

• Preparing budgets that reflect real procurement timelines
• Forecasting cash needs and managing commitments
• Analysing financial statements and supplier financial health
• Appraising investments with discounted cash flow methods
• Writing procurement plans and specifications based on market evidence
• Running tenders through e-procurement platforms such as JONEPS
• Applying both national bylaws and financier procurement rules
• Evaluating bids on value for money, not only lowest price
• Negotiating and managing contracts and variations
• Measuring supplier performance with clear indicators
• Spotting fraud and collusion red flags
• Reporting spending results to management, auditors and donors

Strong finance and procurement systems help organisations:

• Execute capital budgets on time
• Reduce prices and transaction costs
• Avoid arrears and late-payment penalties
• Keep inventory at the right level
• Pass audits with fewer findings
• Protect against fraud and conflicts of interest
• Build trust with suppliers and financiers
• Show value for money to citizens and boards

Private companies face the same logic: procurement savings and working capital discipline go straight to the bottom line.

Who Should Attend This Finance and Procurement Management Training?

This programme is designed for:

• Finance directors and chief accountants
• Budget and planning officers
• Treasury and cash management staff
• Procurement directors, managers and officers
• Tender committee and bid evaluation committee members
• Contract managers and contract administrators
• Supply chain, stores and inventory managers
• Sourcing and vendor evaluation specialists
• Financial management and procurement specialists of project implementation units
• Staff of ministries, agencies and municipalities using e-procurement
• Internal auditors and compliance officers
• NGO and UN agency finance and procurement staff
• Managers of state-owned enterprises and utilities
• Finance and purchasing managers in manufacturing and services companies

Joint attendance by a finance officer and a procurement officer from the same organisation is encouraged.

Finance and Procurement Management Training Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Finance and Procurement Management Training, participants will be able to:

• Read and analyse a set of financial statements and key ratios
• Prepare budgets and forecasts and explain variances
• Control cash flow and commitments within their department
• Appraise investment options using time value of money
• Prepare a procurement plan linked to the budget and cash plan
• Choose suitable procurement methods under national and World Bank rules
• Run and evaluate a tender using e-procurement records
• Negotiate and document contracts with suppliers
• Measure supplier performance and rationalise the supplier base
• Manage inventory using basic control models
• Identify fraud red flags and strengthen internal controls
• Assess training needs and build an effective procurement and finance team

Every objective is practised through exercises based on Jordanian and donor-financed cases.

Programme Contents and Structure

Finance and Procurement Management Training Methodology

The programme uses adult-learning methods with a strong emphasis on practice. Concepts are introduced briefly and then applied immediately to realistic files, figures and documents.

The programme combines:

• Short expert briefings
• Financial analysis exercises in spreadsheets
• Case studies from Jordanian reforms and donor-financed projects
• Procurement file simulations from plan to award
• Bid evaluation practice with scoring sheets
• Contract negotiation role plays
• Red-flag reviews of bids and invoices
• Group discussions and peer learning
• Self-assessment of procurement maturity
• Daily feedback and review sessions
• A capstone presentation to a mock management panel

Before arrival, participants can complete our free procurement maturity diagnostic, so that the facilitators can focus discussion on the gaps the group actually faces.

Expected Outcomes

Upon completion of this Finance and Procurement Management Training, participants will be able to:

• Interpret financial statements and use them in decisions
• Prepare a budget and cash forecast aligned with a procurement plan
• Select and justify procurement methods under applicable rules
• Run a compliant tender and evaluation process
• Manage contracts and supplier performance with clear indicators
• Control inventory levels and costs
• Recognise and respond to fraud red flags
• Report spending results credibly to auditors and financiers
• Lead a plan to strengthen their finance and procurement team

Participants leave with completed templates and a 90-day plan they can present to their management.

Institutional Application of Finance and Procurement Management Training

This programme supports organisations in strengthening:

• Budget credibility and execution
• Cash and commitment management
• Public investment appraisal and selection
• Procurement planning and method selection
• E-procurement adoption and data use
• Bid evaluation and award decisions
• Contract management and supplier relations
• Inventory and asset control
• Internal control and fraud prevention
• Audit readiness and financial reporting
• Capability of finance and procurement staff

Participants return with practical tools to improve:

• Financial ratio analysis sheet
• Budget and cash flow forecast template
• Integrated procurement and payment calendar
• Procurement method selection guide
• Bid evaluation scoring template
• Contract management plan
• Supplier performance scorecard
• Fraud red-flag checklist

For a broader review of controls, organisations can use our governance audit diagnostic before or after the programme.

Regional Relevance & Application

Middle East

Jordan’s move to mandatory e-procurement, its public investment management reforms under World Bank support and its IMF programme reflect a wider regional push for spending efficiency. Hosting the refugee response, with about 420,000 registered refugees in early 2026 according to UNHCR and sharply lower humanitarian funding, adds pressure on government and NGO finance and procurement teams to do more with less.

Africa

Many African ministries and project units work under both national procurement laws and financier rules, with e-procurement rollouts and audit findings on contract management. The dual-rules approach practised in this programme matches their daily reality.

Asia

Governments in South and Central Asia are expanding e-procurement and investment appraisal, and project units on financed operations must apply the September 2025 World Bank Procurement Regulations alongside national rules.

Europe

EU-funded cooperation programmes with Jordanian partners show how financier rules interact with national law: Jordan’s bylaw allows donor rules to be applied, but some national provisions, for example on complaints and courts, still apply. Teams in Europe’s neighbourhood face similar choices.

Participants from any region can apply the same integrated approach to planning, buying and reporting.

Host Country Profile – Jordan

Amman, Jordan’s capital, is home to the government ministries, many regional offices of international organisations and a large community of NGOs working on the refugee response. It is a compact, well-connected city with a long history as a regional meeting place, and it offers modern training and hotel facilities.

For finance and procurement professionals, Jordan is a useful benchmark. It has a recent procurement bylaw, a central e-procurement platform, a PEFA assessment that documents both strengths and gaps, a World Bank-supported reform management project with a procurement and public investment component, and an IMF programme focused on fiscal discipline. Jordan’s economy grew by 2.8% in 2025, with the IMF approving its fifth programme review in 2026.

Queen Alia International Airport has direct flights from the Gulf, Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia. Many nationalities can obtain a visa on arrival or an electronic visa, while others need to apply in advance; participants should check current rules on official Jordanian government channels. Our team supports every registered participant with visa letters and guidance.

Finance and Procurement Management Training Deliverables

Each participant receives a complete package from preparation to follow-up.

Before the Programme

• Participant Pre-Assessment
• Finance and Procurement Readiness Assessment
• Finance and Procurement Resource Pack
• Preparatory Reading Materials
• Complimentary Visa Support & Advisory

During the Programme

• Airport Pickup & Welcome Assistance
• Accommodation with Breakfast
• Welcome Networking Dinner
• Risalat Training Kit (Bag, Bottle, Mug, T-Shirt, Cap, Passport Cover, Pens, Notebook, Magnet & Keychain)
• Comprehensive Finance and Procurement Training Manual
• Financial Ratio Analysis Workbook
• Budget and Cash Flow Forecast Template
• Procurement Plan and Method Selection Guide
• Bid Evaluation Scoring Template
• Contract Management Plan Template
• Supplier Performance Scorecard
• Fraud Red-Flag Checklist
• Practical Workshops & Simulations
• Group Discussions & Peer Learning
• Daily Lunch and Refreshments
• Full Access to Training Venue Facilities
• Mini Pad / Tablet with Digital Learning Materials
• Field Visit (where applicable)
• Entertaining City Tour

After the Programme

• Certificate of Completion
• Risalat Programme Participation Recognition Award
• Post-Training Reference Materials
• Integrated Spend Improvement Plan
• Procurement Regulations Update Note (September 2025 edition)
• Team Training Needs Template
• Post-Training Support & Follow-Up Guidance
• Programme Report

Ministries, agencies, project units, NGOs and companies can request a tailored in-house proposal for an in-house version of this programme, built around their own budget, procurement rules and supplier base.

Common Challenges in Finance and Procurement Management, And How This Training Helps

How can budgets reflect real procurement timelines?

Budgets are often approved before anyone checks how long tendering and delivery will take, so funds lapse or arrears build up. The Second and Third Days link the budget, cash plan and procurement calendar in one integrated template.

How can smaller investment projects get proper appraisal?

In Jordan only 5% of new projects between JD 1 million and JD 10 million followed the public investment framework. The Second Day case study shows proportionate appraisal steps that work for mid-sized projects.

How can organisations make full use of e-procurement?

A mandate does not guarantee adoption: many entities still had limited active use of JONEPS. Third Day sessions cover tendering on the platform and using its records for monitoring and audit.

How can teams apply national and financier rules at the same time?

Project units often switch between the national bylaw and donor rules. The Third Day compares the two and introduces the September 2025 World Bank Procurement Regulations.

How can organisations measure supplier performance fairly?

Without data, supplier reviews become disputes. The Fourth Day introduces a supplier scorecard with agreed indicators and evidence.

How can finance and procurement staff detect fraud early?

Red flags in bids, invoices and payments are often visible but missed. Fourth Day exercises train participants to spot them and decide what to escalate.

How can organisations keep capability when staff move on?

Turnover was named as a key constraint in Jordan’s reform reporting. The Fifth Day covers training needs analysis, documentation and team building so knowledge stays in the institution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this Finance and Procurement Management programme?

Finance, budget and treasury staff, procurement and contract managers, tender committee members, project unit specialists, internal auditors and company finance or purchasing managers.

Does the programme cover Jordan's procurement rules?

Yes. It explains the Government Procurement Bylaw No. 8 of 2022 and JONEPS e-procurement, and compares them with the World Bank Procurement Regulations (September 2025 edition).

Is it suitable for private sector participants?

Yes. Financial analysis, budgeting, supplier management, inventory and fraud controls apply equally to companies; public sector rules are used as examples.

Do participants need an accounting background?

No. The First Day explains financial statements and terminology for non-specialists, while finance professionals deepen their procurement knowledge.

Can we run this programme for our own team?

Yes. Organisations can request an in-house version adapted to their budget process, procurement rules and supplier base, in Amman or another location.

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