Description

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Empowering Humanitarians: Master Financial Management to Drive Impact and Efficiency

Introduction to the Training:
This 3-day training on Financial Management for Non-Finance Professionals is specifically designed for development and humanitarian professionals who are not financial experts but need to understand and manage financial processes effectively. The course will introduce participants to key financial concepts, budgeting, reporting, and tools to enhance financial decision-making and accountability in development and humanitarian contexts.

Scope of the Training:
The training aims to build financial literacy among professionals by focusing on:

– Fundamentals of financial management for non-finance staff.
– Budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting in projects.
– Tools for financial reporting, monitoring, and risk management.

Training Highlights:
– Introduction to Financial Management: Key financial principles explained in simple terms.
– Budgeting Basics: Creating and managing project budgets effectively.
– Financial Monitoring and Reporting: Understanding financial statements and donor reports.
– Cost Management: Optimizing resources while maintaining accountability.
– Practical Tools: Hands-on exercises with real-world examples tailored to development and humanitarian projects.

Who Should Attend?
– Project managers, team leads, and field staff from development and humanitarian organizations.
– Non-finance professionals responsible for project budgets or financial decisions.
– Individuals eager to improve financial understanding for better project outcomes.

Key Takeaways:
– Confidence in managing project budgets and understanding financial statements.
– Tools to improve financial decision-making and ensure donor compliance.
– Certification of participation upon successful completion.

Trainer Details:
Wasi Haider is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in project evaluations, third-party monitoring, and capacity building, particularly in conflict-affected regions. He has significantly contributed to enhancing the effectiveness  and  sustainability of  humanitarian initiatives. His expertise spans essential services like WASH, Health, Livelihood, Protection, MHPSS, Shelter, and Food Security.  Wasi  has  worked  with  renowned  international organizations, managing grants and cooperative agreements funded by major donors like the EU and USAID. His proficiency in financial management and strategic planning has been instrumental in delivering high-quality evaluations and monitoring reports, thereby supporting the resilience and recovery of vulnerable communities.