The Directorate of Administration and Finance supports the Director of Administration and Finance of the Open University in daily matters and offers assistance in general administrative and financial matters to facilitate all regarding issues.
The Administrative Services of the Open University of Cyprus constitutes the executive body that ensures all necessary material and technical infrastructure, support of the University community and implementation of the decisions of the Council and the Senate.
The Services are headed by the Director of Administration and Finance, Mr. Christoforos Christodoulidis, who is the audit officer of the Budget, has the main responsibility for the implementation of the University development programmes and exercises administrative supervision, coordination and control of the Administrative Services, effectively and in accordance with the established institutional framework.
Message from the Director
"As the Director of Administration and Finance, my main responsibility is the organisational structure of the Open University and the definition of the Administrative Services duties. The main purpose is their smooth operation and the key issue is maximum productivity, proper planning and organisation.
My goals are:
- The development of a productive work environment and the promotion of exemplary working conditions.
- The promotion of a flexible and meritocratic system for the selection of administrative staff, with the main goal to offer incentives and maximise productivity for the smooth and efficient operation of the University.
- Continuous training and education of the administrative staff, through educational programmes, for the improvement of the quality of the provided services.
- Immediate and complete service inside and outside the University community and the provision of high-quality services".
Contact
Director of Administration and Finance,
Phani Karioli, Secretariat of Director of Administration and Finance,
Nicoletta Panagiotou, Secretariat of Director of Administration and Finance,
fax: 00357-22411671
Procurement Office
The Procurement Office is responsible for the following:
- Carrying out the University's public procurement tender competitions (preparing and assisting in the writing of tender documents, the announcement of tender calls, participation and/or assistance in tender evaluation)
- Tender contracts and administrative support during the implementation of contracts
- Administrative support to the Tender Board
- Managing purchase requests and framework agreements
- Continuous updating/training of public procurement for the personnel (in terms of laws, internal regulations, best practices, internal procedures)
- Maintaining relevant records and registries
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