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FINANCIAL OFFICER
Courses FINANCIAL OFFICER
The “Financial Officer for International Cooperation” professional training course is designed to develop a highly sought-after role within NGOs, equipping participants with the skills necessary for the administrative management of development and emergency projects.
The course, entirely taught in Italian, follows a technical-practical and highly professionalizing approach, and is led by seasoned humanitarian professionals with extensive field experience worldwide.
The program includes 140 hours of live online classes, conducted Monday through Friday, offering an engaging learning experience facilitated by experienced instructors.
The training, which involves both individual and group learning, is closely monitored and supported by a dedicated Course Coordinator.
To complete the course, participants must pass a final exam covering all module topics, conducted as an online oral interview of approximately 30 minutes.
Course fee: €976. The course is co-financed by COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale, with no reimbursement of expenses during training.
The curriculum covers the following topics:
- The landscape of international cooperation and its actors in development and emergency projects;
- Tools, procedures and methods for project administrative management: contract, budget, financial management and project administrative monitoring, procedures of major international donors;
- Overview of general accounting principles;
- Basic logistics elements.
The course is open to individuals interested in pursuing careers in international cooperation as financial administrators (project administrators, base administrators or country administrators, as well as logisticians).
Applicants should:
- be fluent in Italian and proficient in French and/or English;
- be at least 23 years old;
- write fluently and have a good oral knowledge of English and French;
- be free from other coursework or training that would conflict with the course schedule;
- demonstrate strong motivation for working in development or emergency situations, and be inclined to work in developing countries with long stays abroad;
- be inclined to work in multicultural teams;
- have good ability to cope with potential stress generated by the activities and the work environment;
- be flexible adaptable, dynamic;
- have organizational, planning and problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The course lasts approximately 140 hours, divided into 18 modules delivered online in asynchronous format, with at least 80% attendance required.
Additionally, there are several hours of asynchronous individual or group work, with an estimated commitment of about 2 hours per day, totaling approximately 6 hours daily (4 synchronous and 2 asynchronous) from Monday to Friday.
A certificate of attendance is awarded upon completion.
Participants who excel in the final exam and are deemed suitable for the role may receive a job offer from COOPI for:
- A junior contract position as a project manager assistant;
- A volunteer position on a project.
The CVs of participants who have successfully completed the course may also be shared with other NGOs networking with COOPI.
The “Financial Officer for International Cooperation” professional training course is designed to develop a highly sought-after role within NGOs, equipping participants with the skills necessary for the administrative management of development and emergency projects.
The course, entirely taught in Italian, follows a technical-practical and highly professionalizing approach, and is led by seasoned humanitarian professionals with extensive field experience worldwide.
The program includes 140 hours of live online classes, conducted Monday through Friday, offering an engaging learning experience facilitated by experienced instructors.
The training, which involves both individual and group learning, is closely monitored and supported by a dedicated Course Coordinator.
To complete the course, participants must pass a final exam covering all module topics, conducted as an online oral interview of approximately 30 minutes.
Course fee: €976. The course is co-financed by COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale, with no reimbursement of expenses during training.
The curriculum covers the following topics:
- The landscape of international cooperation and its actors in development and emergency projects;
- Tools, procedures and methods for project administrative management: contract, budget, financial management and project administrative monitoring, procedures of major international donors;
- Overview of general accounting principles;
- Basic logistics elements.
The course is open to individuals interested in pursuing careers in international cooperation as financial administrators (project administrators, base administrators or country administrators, as well as logisticians).
Applicants should:
- be fluent in Italian and proficient in French and/or English;
- be at least 23 years old;
- write fluently and have a good oral knowledge of English and French;
- be free from other coursework or training that would conflict with the course schedule;
- demonstrate strong motivation for working in development or emergency situations, and be inclined to work in developing countries with long stays abroad;
- be inclined to work in multicultural teams;
- have good ability to cope with potential stress generated by the activities and the work environment;
- be flexible adaptable, dynamic;
- have organizational, planning and problem-solving skills and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
The course lasts approximately 140 hours, divided into 18 modules delivered online in asynchronous format, with at least 80% attendance required.
Additionally, there are several hours of asynchronous individual or group work, with an estimated commitment of about 2 hours per day, totaling approximately 6 hours daily (4 synchronous and 2 asynchronous) from Monday to Friday.
A certificate of attendance is awarded upon completion.
Participants who excel in the final exam and are deemed suitable for the role may receive a job offer from COOPI for:
- A junior contract position as a project manager assistant;
- A volunteer position on a project.
The CVs of participants who have successfully completed the course may also be shared with other NGOs networking with COOPI.
The following are preferential entry qualifications for joining the course:
- experience (including volunteer and/or international civil service) of at least one semester in developing countries, focusing on humanitarian aid;
- knowledge of tools for evaluating international cooperation projects;
- familiarity with Project Cycle Management;
- strong writing skills;
- excellent knowledge of major computer packages;
- prior experience managing complex projects withpublic funders (including in Italy);
- minimum 6 months experience in project management abroad with NGOs or other third-sector entities;
- previous experience in complex or emergency contexts;
The School of International Cooperation intends to constitute a group of up to 12 course participants. The selection process will be conducted online through the following steps:
- Resume review;
- Online individual interview;
- Skills questionnaire;
- Admission ranking;
- Notification of results and enrollment confirmation.
Participation in the selection process does not guarantee admission to the course. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis, and the position will be closed once filled. We appreciate your understanding.
To apply, please send:
- curriculum vitae (max 1 pagina)
- A motivation letter explaining your interest in this course and your motivations for pursuing a career in international cooperation as a project manager(in English or French)
Deadline: September 23, 2024. Submit your application via the following link:
For more information, contact: corsi@educoopint.org
Marco
Faragutti
Efrem
Fumagalli
Paolo
Gioffreda
Francesco
Matera
Giuseppe
Materazzo
Augusto
Prete
Gasparre
Rinicella
