DG ECHO training sessions 2013

An on-line application procedure is to be followed to participate to the DG ECHO training sessions. The online procedure is called MANTRA (click here for more information) and it is the same online system to be used now also to apply for the distance learning training. The system is fully managed by punto.sud.

Here the detailed instructions on how to use MANTRA. They will be repeated also in every page of the MANTRA system.

Please send any inquires on training issues to:echo-fpa-training@dgecho-partners-helpdesk.eu

The distance learning 2013 calendar with the new e-Tools training is available on the Distance Learning webpage

We kindly ask Applicants to consult the program of the trainings to better identify the contents and the target group.

Programs of current training

  • General training of three days for participants without an in-depth knowledge of DG ECHO procedures or looking for a general refresher course covering all the basic topics:

General Training-Working with DG ECHO-Newcomers course 3days

  • One-day special training for participants, having already a good knowledge and experience of DG ECHO Actions management and implementation:

Preparing the Action - the Single Form - Specific course 1 day
Completing the Action - the Final Reporting - Specific course 1 day
Procurement in Humanitarian Aid - Specific course 1 day
The Audit process - Specific course 1 day
Humanitarian Food Assistance - Specific course 1 day

Please note that the maximum number of participants for all courses is 25.

Training registration for DG ECHO Staff only

2013 TRAINING CALENDAR

Date Location Title Lang Target Group Status
22-24 May 2013 Kinshasa Travailler avec la DG ECHO 1 avec l’accent sur la clôture de l’Action et le rapport final French Partners CLOSED
25 May 2013 Kinshasa Le processus d’audit French Partners APPLY NOW
27-29 May 2013 Kinshasa Travailler avec la DG ECHO 1 avec l’accent sur la conception de l’Action et le Formulaire Unique French Partners APPLY NOW
06-07 June 2013 Geneva WHO premises FAFA: ECHO-UN Partnership English UN Agencies APPLY NOW

Special thanks for the logistic support to WHO in Geneva:


1 This training session will also provide updates on the new Financial Regulation, on the Cash & Vouchers policy and the presentation of the new user interface for the eSF based on Adobe PDF technology