The “Financial Manager 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.

At the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• understand the role, responsibilities and skills of the Financial Manager in international cooperation, gaining an insight into their contribution to the administrative, accounting, and financial management of projects, in compliance with organisational proceduresand donor rules;
• understand the main administrative and financial management processes of international cooperation projects, developing knowledge of internal control mechanisms, procurement procedures, administrative and financial compliance, audits, risk management, and the main accountability requirements demanded in the sector;
• understand the main characteristics of project economic-financial management tools, acquiring the basics for using budgets, accounting systems, administrative and expenditure documentation, financial reports, forecasting tools, and other tools necessary for resource monitoring and project reporting.

• Role and responsibilities of the Financial Officer: skills and responsibilities in the administrative and financial management of projects.
• Accounting and accounting systems: overview of general accounting and double-entry bookkeeping, chart of accounts, accounting records, cash/bank/project reconciliations, co-financing and shared costs management, use of software tools.
• Project contract and budget: contract structure, management rules, types of costs, sustainability strategies, donor budget formats.
• Partners and operating procedures: types of partners and partnerships, co-financing, purchasing procedures and purchasing plan.
• Logistics and operational tools: stock management, inventory, vehicle fleet, management tools.
• Accounting management and forecasting tools: use of IT tools for the management, control and accounting and financial reporting of projects, integrating data analysis, co-financing and shared expenses, and supporting the use of forecasting tools for expenditure planning.
• Economic-financial management and compliance: economic and financial management of the project, documentation supporting expenditure, administrative and financial audits, prevention of illegal activities.
• Human resources and security: selection and management of project personnel, security management.

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 at least 23 years old;
• hold a high school diploma in subjects related to the course;
• have fluent writtern and oral knowledge of English and/or French;
• demonstrate strong motivation for international cooperation activities in development or emergency situations;
• 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 organisational, planning and problem-solving skills;
• have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

N.B. For continuous and effective participation in the course, it is preferable not to be engaged in other training or work activities that could limit attendance. In any case, candidates already engaged in such activities must indicate how they will guarantee regular participation in the course modules.

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.

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.

Course fee: €976.

The course is co-financed by COOPI – Cooperazione Internazionale, with no reimbursement of expenses during training.