Financial Management of a DG ECHO-funded action

2-days virtual classroom course to cover those elements related to the financial management of a DG ECHO-funded action

Course Description

This virtual training course intends to cover those elements related to the financial management of a DG ECHO-funded action, according to the provisions established in the Model Grant Agreement. The course targets NGO staff in charge of budget monitoring (including budget preparation, budget amendments and budget-related controls), financial compliance and financial reporting.

Learning Objectives

To improve participants’ knowledge of financial rules applicable to the Model Grant Agreement.

At the end of the course you will be able to:

better use the financial provision established by the Model Grant Agreement to manage the differentphases of the ECHO funded Action;
properly manage the flow of communication with ECHO;
find the relevant information in the MGA and its supporting documents.

Who is this course for

NGOs’ staff involved in the implementation, supervision and reporting of ECHO funded Actions, both at the field and HQ level. Restricted to DG ECHO implementing partners. Basic knowledge of MGA is desirable but not essential.

Please be informed that ECHO courses are free of charge and reserved only for DG ECHO staff, DG ECHO Certified Partners and their Implementing Partners.

Technical requirements

You will need access to a computer, tablet or mobile phone with an Internet connection.

Certificate of attendance

Once you have completed all the training material and passed the exit test, your certificate of attendance will be available to download directly from the learning platform.

Skill Level

Intermediate - Advanced

APPLY TO THE COURSE

Target

This course is part of the DG ECHO Framework Contract.

Please be informed that DG ECHO courses are free of charge and reserved only for DG ECHO staff, DG ECHO Certified Partners and their Implementing Partners.