The UNICEF records and archives are now managed using the 'RAMP-TRIM' software package.

A training package and training courses have been developed for the software. Training courses are now being organized for priority users.

To use RAMP-TRIM you will need to complete the ITD Form Request for Application/Workgroup Access:

  • Initial User workstation set up of the RAMP-TRIM software is done by ITD Computer Help Desk staff.
  • RAMP-TRIM Training is scheduled via E-mail to jmanfredi@unicef.org or uyoung@unicef.org with a cc to: Adhiratha Keefe (akeefe@unicef.org)
  • Upon completion of RAMP-TRIM Training Module 1 [Intro/Overview] and 2 [Series Records] users will be provided RAMP-TRIM access to their Division's records.
  • After Training users will also be visited to confirm they have access at their desktop to their Division's records and 'saved searches' specific to the work unit.
  • Several Chapters of the RAMP-TRIM Training Workbook have been updated. These chapters are available for downloading in word format.

Also available for downloading: 
List of Frequently Asked Questions on RAMP-TRIM Training
Technical Issues Related to Electronic Records (including email) -- Annex G of the RAMP-TRIM Workbook.
Note for staff Ready to Transfer Boxes / folders to off-site storage locations: Key Steps for Transfer Process; Procedure to print Box Location labels using RAMP-TRIM; and Supplies [labels & tape] to order. All the above documents are contained in one zip file for downloading. 

Updated! New Training Dates:

RAMP-TRIM Training - June-July 2003 Sign up now!

TRAINING SESSION SCHEDULE FOR JUNE-JULY

Part I: Monday 16 June 9:15 to 4:45 Overview & Record Series Listing

Part IIa: Friday 20 June 9:15 to 12:30 Folder List, Search & Link

Part IIb Friday 20 June 1:45 to 4:45 Box List and Transfer

Part IIIa Thursday 10 July 9:15 to 12:30 Correspondence or Item Register Action, Track

Part IIIb Thursday 10 July 1:45 to 4:45 Electronic Documents -- Attach & Share

  • Attaching Electronic Items: Word, Excel, PDF docs for shared /secure access by work unit using standard TRIM features
  • Introducing "Top Drawer" for "checking out" registered documents from desktop for group shared editing and viewing of previous versions.

For further questions contact Adhiratha Keefe (akeefe@unicef.org) or John Manfredi (jmanfredi@unicef.org).