Bui Kandato

Mr Bui Kandato, Director of Corporate Services Division has been with the National Trade Office (NTO) since its establishment in 2020 and has been with NTO for a total of 5 years. Prior to that he served as the Human Resource Officer when the Trade function was parked under the Department of Trade Commerce & Industry (DTCI).

The Corporate Services Division of the National Trade Office is responsible for the preparation of annual budget submissions, financial management, including salaries, contracts, PGAS (Papua New Guinea Accounting Standards) and ICT (Information Communication Technology) support service. They also manage stationary supplies and consultancy services.

The division provides staff development and training services by creating a training plan and undertaking performance-based staff appraisals. They prepare financial and quarterly reviews, as well as asset reports, to ensure that the division is on track to meet its goals.

The division is responsible for preparing management plans, including the Corporate Plan, Management Plan, Annual Reports, and providing ministerial support services. This involves ensuring that the plans are aligned with the government’s priorities and that the division is meeting its performance targets.