National Consultant – English Language Instructor for UNICEF Guinea Staff Capacity Development, Office-based, #593593

Contract Duration: 6 months

Working arrangement: Office-based

UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to save children’s lives, defend their rights, and help them fulfill their potential, from early childhood through adolescence.

At UNICEF, we are committed, passionate, and proud of what we do for as long as we are needed. Promoting the rights of every child is not just a job – it is a calling.

UNICEF is a place where careers are built. We offer our staff diverse opportunities for professional and personal development that will help them reinforce a sense of purpose while serving children and communities across the world. We welcome everyone who wants to belong and grow in a diverse and passionate culture, coupled with an attractive compensation and benefits package.

Visit our website to learn more about what we do at UNICEF.

TERMS OF REFERENCE

Under the supervision of the People and Culture Section, the consultant will:

• Conduct an initial language assessment of participating staff and group participants according to proficiency levels;
• Develop an English language learning plan and training methodology adapted to adult learners and professional work environments;
• Deliver regular English language training sessions for UNICEF staff members, both individual and group-based where applicable;
• Develop learning materials, exercises and practical assignments tailored to UNICEF workplace communication needs;
• Support participants in improving written and oral communication skills, including emails, reports, presentations and meeting participation;
• Conduct periodic assessments to monitor learning progress;
• Provide monthly progress reports and recommendations for continued learning;
• Submit a final report summarizing activities implemented, participation rates, progress achieved and recommendations.

If you would like to know more about this consultancy, please review the complete Terms of Reference here: ToR TMC0003007.pdf

Minimum requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Professional certification in Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), TEFL, CELTA, DELTA or equivalent is highly desirable.

Work Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in teaching English as a second or foreign language.
• Demonstrated experience delivering English language training to adult learners in professional or corporate environments.
• Experience conducting language assessments and developing customized learning plans.
• Proven ability to design interactive and practical training materials.
• Experience working with international organizations, UN agencies, NGOs or development partners is an asset.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent spoken and written English.
• Good command of French.

Skills

• Strong facilitation, coaching and interpersonal communication skills.

For every Child, you demonstrate...

UNICEF’s Core Values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust and Accountability and Sustainability (CRITAS) underpin everything we do and how we do it. Get acquainted with Our Values Charter: UNICEF Values

UNICEF promotes and advocates for the protection of the rights of every child, everywhere, in everything it does and is mandated to support the realization of the rights of every child, including those most disadvantaged, and our global workforce must reflect the diversity of those children. The UNICEF family is committed to include everyone, irrespective of their race/ethnicity, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, socio-economic background, minority, or any other status.

UNICEF encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, nationality, religious or ethnic backgrounds, and from people with disabilities, including neurodivergence. We offer reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodation, please submit your request through the accessibility email button on the UNICEF Careers webpage Accessibility | UNICEF. Should you be shortlisted, please get in touch with the recruiter directly to share further details, enabling us to make the necessary arrangements in advance.

UNICEF does not hire candidates who are married to children (persons under 18). UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit the following documents via the online recruitment portal, TMS (Talent Management System):

• An up-to-date TMS profile and curriculum vitae (CV)
• Cover letter
• A separate financial proposal (only acceptable in the format of the linked template) Financial Proposal Template TMC0003007.docx
• A technical proposal including their understanding of the assignment, proposed methodology, training approach and sample workplan

Remarks:

UNICEF does not charge a processing fee at any stage of its recruitment, selection, and hiring processes (i.e., application stage, interview stage, validation stage, or appointment and training). UNICEF will not ask for applicants’ bank account information.

All UNICEF positions are advertised, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Additional information about working for UNICEF can be found here.