The FACE Form is a simplified and harmonized form that replaces agency-specific reporting formats and documentation to support implementing partner requests for expenditure.  In this course learners will walk through each step of the process that an implementing partner follows to complete the FACE Form for requesting cash transfers from UNICEF and for reporting on actual programme expenditures.

Learners will also understand how the Form is used by UNICEF to authorize, disburse and record expenditures of cash transfers made to implementing partners. In addition the scenario-based simulation will help learners practice how to complete and use the Form correctly. 

Learning objectives

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

  • Identify the key parts of the FACE Form
  • Correctly use the FACE Form for requesting cash transfers from UNICEF and reporting programme expenditures in the role of the implementing partner
  • Review requests and certify reports submitted to UNICEF in the role of the UNICEF officer
  • Describe the specific requirements and responsibilities for using the FACE Form
  • Apply each step of using the FACE form to real cases.  

Audience

This course is meant for all UNICEF and implementing partner staff involved in the management of resources and results in relation to cash transfers from UNICEF. It may also serve other UN colleagues to familiarize themselves with the FACE Form.

This course is compulsory for the following groups of UNICEF staff: 

- Programme staff (Programme officers, Programme Specialists, Chiefs, Programme Managers, Programme Assistants, senior Programme Assistants)
- Finance Staff (Finance Assistants, Senior Finance Assistants, Finance Officers, Chiefs of Operations)

Length / Dates

It will take 90 - 120 minutes to complete the course. 

Delivery methodology

This course is designed to help learners develop practical skills on how to use the FACE Form by engaging through a variety of instructional strategies, such as scenarios, quizzes, examples, cases, simulations, and calculations. In particular, the realistic scenario-based examples and simulations in the course will help learners practice and transfer their knowledge into real situations promptly after they complete the course. Gamification elements in illustrations and timed-quizzes will also enhance interactivity and learner’s engagement.

The course incorporates open navigation concept that facilitates self-paced learning for learners and allows learners to navigate and choose the content elements of their needs and interests. They will have a chance to conduct a self-assessment to screen their pre-knowledge on the FACE Form prior to the course as well as final assessment to evaluate their comprehension at the end. 

Structure

The course consists of introduction, three chapters on the FACE Form (Overview, Processes and Practices) and course assessment. The key elements of each chapter are:

  • Introduction: course structure and objectives , pre-assessment
  • Overview: overall concepts on the FACE Form
  • Processes: scenario-based step by step instructions on using the FACE Form
  • Practices: skill practices with simulations. 
  • Assessment: final assessment with random 15 questions (pass requirement: 80%).

While learners can start any part of the course based upon their interests and level of pre-knowledge on the FACE Form, we recommend that they visit all the pages in the course. 

Prerequisite

It is strongly recommended to complete the harmonized approach to cash transfers (HACT) course before taking this course.