About the course
Welcome to MSF is a program that aims to improve the understanding and ownership of MSF's social mission, particularly for new employees. It is part of the initial stage of the onboarding path of all new staff.
The general objective is to give all MSF staff the essential information to facilitate their integration and commitment to the organization.
Target audience
All newly recruited staff, regardless of position, status, background or place of recruitment, as part of their on-boarding process.
Experienced staff are invited to do the Welcome to MSF to review some key elements of MSF.
Validation
This course is validated by all OCs.
Duration
Between 4 to 5 hours, depending on own pace.
Learning objectives
At the end of the program participants will be able to:
- identify the key missions and events that have shaped the history of MSF
- know MSF principles and understand how they serve as a guide to its actions.
- understand MSF’s governance and functioning model as an association and movement.
- understand why MSF intervenes, the 4 areas of interventions and activities in the field.
- be aware of MSF funding strategy and sources.
- know the way MSF is organized internally and the hierarchical and functional lines (organizational chart).
- identify ways of contributing to creating a safe working free from abuse.
- identify ways of dealing with stress effectively.
- develop a higher-level of awareness and responsibility towards risk management.
- identify the role and objectives of MSF's public communication.
List of contents
- MSF charter and associative identity
- MSF History
- MSF Principles
- Areas of intervention and humanitarian landscape
- MSF funding
- MSF association – MSF is what we make of it
- MSF movement and organization
- Responsible behaviours
- Stress management
- Risk management (Security)
- Data protection
- Communications
Methodology
Self paced, combining basic interactions, readings, videos and self reflection.
Evaluation
Each module includes a short questionnaire to support understanding.Certification
Participants will receive a badge upon completion of all the modules of the program.