Office Type & Status
for authorized users only
Last updated on 12/05/2017
This module allows Authorized users to create an Office in COIN.
How to get there
Log-on using your Username and Password, click on "Countries & Offices" on the top navigation bar, then select "Office Management". Select the office from the "Office" drop down menu and then click the "Types & Status" tab.
All the information displayed below it only refers to the selected office:
Add a New Office
To add a new Office click the link "+ Add New Office":
Complete the form as per the following instructions:
Details:
- Office Code*: Insert the office code in upper case 3-5 characters max Eg:FRANG
- Accredited From*: The system defaults to the currently selected country, but this can be changed. Start typing the name of the new country and then select it from the list
- Office Type*: Select the office type from the drop down menu
- Description*: Type the Official description of the office Eg: FAO Representation in Angola
- Remarks: Insert any relevant remarks
Status:
- Opening Date: Select the office "Opening Date" from the calendar
Languages:
- 1st Office Language*: Select the language from the drop down menu, the first language is mandatory
- 2nd Office Language: If an office has more than one official languages, select the second language from the drop down menu
Please note that all fields marked with an asterisk (*) are mandatory.
Click on the "Save" button to save the changes or the "Discard" link to close the window without saving.
To update an office record, select the office from the "Office" drop down menu, select the "Type & Status" tab and click the "Edit" button:
Details:
- Description*: Type the Official description of the office Eg: FAO Representation in Angola
- Remarks: Insert any relevant remarks
Languages:
- 1st Office Language*: Select the language from the drop down menu, the first language is mandatory
- 2nd Office Language: If an office has more than one official languages, select the second language from the drop down menu
Update the information as described above and click on the "Save" button to save the changes or the "Discard" link to close the window without saving.
To change an office type, select the office from the "Office" drop down menu, select the "Type & Status" tab and click the "Change Type" button:
Update the information as described above and click on the "Save" button to save the changes or the "Discard" link to close the window without saving.
Once the office type is modified, the previous type will be recorded on the main page under "Office History". The "To" date is automatically inserted.
To close an office, select the office from the "Office" drop down menu, select the "Type & Status" tab and click the "Close" button:
To reopen an office click the "Reopen" button.