About this course

This MSF OCB Course covers the essential aspects of the field budget tool WeFin and its role in budget management. The course equips participants with the necessary skills to initiate and utilize WeFin effectively while understanding the core essentials of budget management. 

Target audience

MSF OCB field staff who are required to use WeFin e.g., Project Managers (HR, Log, Supply, PMR, Finance) and Project Coordinators, Team Leaders and/or Coordinators (HR, Log, Supply, Med, Finance) and HoMs.

Validation

OCB

Duration

1 hour

Learning objectives

  • To enable you to start using WeFin in accordance with your role and responsibilities with the budget cycle. 
  • To gain a better understanding of budget management essentials.  

List of contents

  • Introduction to WeFin 
  • WeFin Demonstration 
  • WeFin – Project Access (under development) 
  • WeFin – Mission Access (under development) 

Methodology

Self-paced learning. Includes interactive eLearning activities, knowledge check quizzes and WeFin demonstration.  

Evaluation

Participants need to complete the eLearning activities which include knowledge checks. 

Certification

Participants will receive a digital badge, upon completion of the WeFin Introduction and the WeFin Demo modules. 

A certificate will be made available on completion of all modules including the two modules under development. 

Enrolment 

Self-enrolment. 

Release and update

12/2023

Technical considerations

The course is best completed on a computer, laptop or tablet. However, it can also be possible on a mobile if the screen size is large enough.

À propos du cours

Ce cours de MSF OCB aborde les aspects essentiels de l’outil budgétaire de terrain WeFin et son rôle dans la gestion du budget. Le cours donne aux participants les compétences nécessaires pour commencer et utiliser WeFin efficacement tout en comprenant les fondamentaux de la gestion budgétaire.

Public cible

Le personnel de terrain de MSF OCB qui est amené à utiliser WeFin. Par exemple : les managers dans les projets (RH, logistique, approvisionnement, référent médical projet (PMR), Finances), les coordinateurs de projet et les chefs de mission (HOM).

Validation

OCB

Durée

1 heure

Objectifs d’apprentissage

  • Vous permettre de commencer à utiliser WeFin en fonction de votre rôle et de vos responsabilités dans le cadre du cycle budgétaire.
  • Acquérir une meilleure compréhension des fondamentaux de la gestion budgétaire.

Liste de contenu

  • Introduction à WeFin
  • Démonstration de WeFin
  • Module « WeFin Accès Projet » (en développement)
  • Module « WeFin Accès Mission » (en développement)

Méthodologie

Apprentissage autonome. Ce cours comprend des activités interactives d’apprentissage en ligne, des quiz pour tester ses connaissances et une démonstration de WeFin.

Évaluation

Les participants doivent effectuer les activités d’apprentissage en ligne qui comprennent des tests de connaissances.

Certification

Les participants recevront un badge numérique une fois qu’ils auront terminé les modules « Introduction à WeFin» et «Démonstration de WeFin».

Un certificat sera délivré dès que tous les modules auront été suivis avec succès, y compris les deux modules actuellement en cours d’élaboration.

Inscription

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Date de publication et mise à jour

12/2023

Aspects techniques

Il est préférable de suivre le cours sur un ordinateur fixe ou portable, ou une tablette. Toutefois, il est également possible de le faire sur un téléphone portable si l’écran est assez grand.

About the course

FMC is a tutored online course designed for MSF OCB Project Finance Managers, focusing on enhancing your financial management skills through a combination of interactive online sessions with the tutors and supplementary self-learning activities. 

All sessions and materials are presented in English.

Target audience

HR/Finance, Finance/Supply and Finance Managers with 3 up to 9 months of experience in their position.

Validation

This course is validated by OCB. 

Duration

The learning program will require 16 hours of your time and comprises 10 online sessions on MS Teams with the tutors over a span of 6 days. 

The average commitment is 3 hours per day.

Learning objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will have developed the skills and knowledge necessary to manage project finances effectively and contribute to MSF OCB financial sustainability. 

List of contents

The course comprises a kick-off session and 4 modules, covering the following topics:

  • Procurement and validation processes.
  • Ensuring accounting quality and facilitating a seamless monthly closing in your project.
  • Purchase-to-payment process within MSF Accounting Software (UniField).
  • Budget follow-up processes.
  • Internal controls and corruption prevention.

Methodology

During this course, participants will have access to a variety of learning materials, including videos, case studies, reading materials and practical exercises. 

They will also need to complete tests and evaluations to check their understanding of the course content. 

Participants will attend scheduled online sessions led by tutors from the Finance Department. These sessions will allow for interactive discussions, guidance on assignments, and personalized feedback to improve learning outcomes.

Certification

A certificate of completion and the badge will be awarded to participants who successfully complete the course by attending at least 90% of online sessions and submitting all the required assignments.

Requirements/Prerequisites

  • Minimum 3 months of working in the Finance Manager position (FIN/HR, FIN/Supply).
  • Completion of Finance Onboarding.
  • Completion of UniField 1-on-1 full training. 
  • Completion of Anti-Corruption self-learning course (Tembo).
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional growth within finance roles.
  • Recommendations from FinCo and DA/HRCo.
  • Reliable Internet connection.
  • Full availability during training hours.

Enrolment

The course is designed for OCB Finance Managers with 3 to 9 months of experience in their position. It is held twice a year. Eligible individuals should contact their FinCo and HRCO/HRDev, and complete the application form once the training announcement is shared with the mission by learning-ocb@brussels.msf.org. The course will be offered next in December 2024. Access to this course is limited to participants who have applied and been selected by MSF OCB to participate in the programme.

Release and update

May 2024

About this course

This Finance Onboarding course is exclusively designed for first-time Finance Managers, FIN/HR Managers, or FIN/Supply Managers at MSF OCB who are enrolled in the Induction/Onboarding program. Please note that applicants who do not meet this profile will not be eligible for enrolment.

Target audience

This course is mandatory for you if you meet all of the following criteria:

  • You are a first-time Project Finance Manager, FIN/HR Manager, or FIN/Supply Manager.
  • You are working with MSF OCB.
  • You are enrolled in the MSF OCB Induction/Onboarding program.

If you do not meet these criteria, this course is not intended for you.

Validation

Validated by OCB.

Duration

13 Hours

Learning objectives

Upon course completion, participants will be able to: 

    • position themselves as Project Finance Managers
    • plan their first month of work
    • become acquainted with their role in Anti-Corruption prevention and reporting
    • identify the areas of attention in monthly accountancy management
    • become familiar with specificities of budget and forecast exercise at project level

List of contents

    • Role of Project Finance Manager  
    • Anti-corruption and Internal Monitoring 
    • OCB Accounting Basics  
    • UniField Learning Path  
    • Introduction to OCB Budget and Forecast

Methodology

Thia course consists of reading tasks, videos, case studies, exercises and key information. Self-learning is complemented with three live sessions.

Certification

Participants will be awarded a badge and a certificate upon successful completion of this course. 

Requirements

You need to be officially enrolled in Induction and Onboarding in order to be given permission to enroll in this course. 

Enrolment

The enrolment key is provided by the Induction and Onboarding Team. We would appreciate it if you only contact induction-ocb@brussels.msf.org if you meet the requirements. This helps ensure timely responses for eligible participants. For technical support with the platform only, kindly contact the Tembo team.

Technical considerations

As this course includes some virtual sessions, you will need internet access and ideally a computer, laptop or tablet. 

Some self-learning content can be completed offline and/or on a mobile, but remember that hyperlinks or links necessitate internet connection.