It has been far too long since I made any mention of work progress that I may or may not be making for the Millennium Villages Project here in Ethiopia. That is, after all, why I am here.
The Procurement and Supply Chain Manual that I am responsible for creating is in its very late stages. I have submitted drafts to all departments and administrators as deemed appropriate and have received feedback. The final draft is coming along nicely and will certainly be finished by the time that I complete my assignment.
Aside from the manual, I will be creating training standards for procurement and supply chain management for the organization as well as discussing processes that may need to be re-evaluated for streamlining.
The procurement team here at MVP Ethiopia is compiled of people who never lose sight of those who they serve - the impoverished villagers of the Millennium Villages. They have given me a new idea of how to think about my work back in GSK and how to view the world as a whole. I enjoy interacting and working with them every day.
Poverty in Ethiopia is inescapable in that even if one is not poor, those living in such situations are everywhere to serve as a reminder for how fortunate we are who have the opportunity to plan for and think about the future. Too many people here struggle to survive day-to-day. They live merely for the here and now.
I find myself privileged to work with an organization that serves these people, even if it is for a short time. Their work is based upon the Millennium Development Goals, but the overarching focus is to create a sustainability that will carry this population to a standard of living and a world view that spans beyond today. I have come to understand that just because my work with MVP will finish in December, I will always have thoughts of the MVP staff and the people who I've come to serve. They have given me more than I can have ever given to them, even in a lifetime.
I've placed a video that outlines the Millennium Development Goals and a brief history behind them.
The Procurement and Supply Chain Manual that I am responsible for creating is in its very late stages. I have submitted drafts to all departments and administrators as deemed appropriate and have received feedback. The final draft is coming along nicely and will certainly be finished by the time that I complete my assignment.
Aside from the manual, I will be creating training standards for procurement and supply chain management for the organization as well as discussing processes that may need to be re-evaluated for streamlining.
The procurement team here at MVP Ethiopia is compiled of people who never lose sight of those who they serve - the impoverished villagers of the Millennium Villages. They have given me a new idea of how to think about my work back in GSK and how to view the world as a whole. I enjoy interacting and working with them every day.
Poverty in Ethiopia is inescapable in that even if one is not poor, those living in such situations are everywhere to serve as a reminder for how fortunate we are who have the opportunity to plan for and think about the future. Too many people here struggle to survive day-to-day. They live merely for the here and now.
I find myself privileged to work with an organization that serves these people, even if it is for a short time. Their work is based upon the Millennium Development Goals, but the overarching focus is to create a sustainability that will carry this population to a standard of living and a world view that spans beyond today. I have come to understand that just because my work with MVP will finish in December, I will always have thoughts of the MVP staff and the people who I've come to serve. They have given me more than I can have ever given to them, even in a lifetime.
I've placed a video that outlines the Millennium Development Goals and a brief history behind them.
Bridget-
ReplyDeleteVery fine work with the blog. Enjoying the read. Impressed with your efforts.
Sean M.
Thanks so much, Sean! Hope all is well back at GSK!
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