Kabul Municipality Master Training Plan 2011-2014

The municipality is led by His Excellency the Mayor, who is appointed by the President of Afghanistan, and is supported by three Deputy Mayors and 15 Departments, each led by a Director General, and a Legal Advisory Team responsible for policy development. The municipal structure consists of 22 district offices, each led by a District Manager, which implement municipal programs and activities. The Master Training Plan aims to improve the capacity of municipal staff to manage projects, tasks, and staff as appropriate for their rank and responsibilities. Senior level staff should be able to efficiently guide projects to fulfill department objectives and support staff motivation, while mid-level managers should be able to ensure projects are completed and teams work in coordination. The training plan is divided into three levels: senior, mid-level, and junior. Senior level staff, including Director Generals and District Managers, will receive three years of management training, focusing on project management, leadership, and financial management. Mid-level staff, including Directors and General Managers, will receive training in project management, leadership, and financial management, as well as human resource management and anti-corruption policies. Junior level staff, including Managers and Staff Members, will receive training in core office skills, including ICDL, English, and basic office software. The Legal Advisory Department of Kabul Municipality is responsible for providing legal consults to the municipality and looking after KM cases in the courts. The department is formed of 7 permanent staff, headed by the Legal Advisor. Achieving the department's objectives and obligations requires staff expertise in Law, KM policies, and administrative management. The recommended training plan for the Legal Advisory Department includes ICDL certification, administrative systems, English, leadership, basic office skills, KM policies, and legal law training. The Master Training Plan aims to support the municipal goal through improved managerial and technical capacity of staff at all levels and in all departments. The training plan is designed to equip municipal staff with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage projects, tasks, and staff effectively, and to improve the overall performance of the municipality.