to plan technology based and practice oriented activities in which participants achieved success in learning, communication and skills. The modular division was intended to enable participants: • Search, compile, analyse and process wide-ranging information from a variety of sources through web enabled platforms (downloading relevant information, internet searching techniques, etc.) • Process data and report results in a more reliable and speedy manner through digital
information exchange system (file sharing, email communication, etc.) • Apply knowledge in improving office management procedures through the integrated MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) • Improve workflows of respective teams within the Department through computerised monitoring and evaluation mechanisms (computer based attendance sheet, performance assessment template, etc.)
Participation On the basis of existing skills set, two broad categories of Information Officers were identified by the capacity development programme working group. This meant that customised training submodules had to be designed (basic and advanced IT skills). After evaluation of needs assessment results, a total of 19 participants (IOs/PROs) qualified for the
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basic sub-module. The trainees’ group had different levels of position, age, qualification and experience. However this blend of mixed environment enabled them to share their knowledge and experience among themselves. With a few exceptions, majority of the participants demonstrated unacquaintedness with basic computer skills.
S.No Participant’s Name
Official Designation
1
Mr. Shuaib-ud-Din Khan
Director Information Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
2
Syed Zafarmand Ali
Deputy Director Information / Regional Information Officer Kohat
3
Mr. Zamir Gul
Regional Information Officer Mardan
4
Mr. Habib Ullah
Information Officer
5
Syed Amir Hussain Shah
Information Officer
6
Mr. Ahmad Jan
Information Officer
7
Mr. Arshad Husain
Information Officer
Capacity Development Training
IT Skills for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Officers