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NUNV English Teacher
UNV
 Section/Unit: UNAMID
 Grade Level: National UN Volunteer
 Supervisor: Programme Officer
 No. of Post: 5
 Duty Station: Darfur Region of Sudan
 Duration: up to 30 June 15
 Closing Date: 31 July 2014

 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • Works under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of the Integrated Mission Training Center (IMTC) and closely with the Section’s Language Training Coordinator to carry out tasks related to enhancement of English language skills among UNAMID personnel with emphasis on national staff members;
  • Supports the Section’s Language Training Coordinator in the implementation of a mission-wide exercise aimed at determining the current English proficiency level of the mission’s national staff.
  • Develops a capacity development plan which addresses the language training needs of the mission national staff, grouping all target personnel into appropriate English language skill levels.
  • Develops and implements an English language training program for national staff aimed at improving their proficiency in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening comprehension, and grammar.
  • Plans and delivers lessons. Monitors attendance and learning progress through the preparation and correction of language exams and class assignments.
  • Participates in meetings and activities aimed at ensuring the implementation of language training standards throughout the mission.
  • Prepares periodic reports on the progress/performance of the English Language training program.

 

  • Provides inputs for the development of guidelines related to the implementation of a mission English language training programme.
  • Develops and implements innovative, interesting, appropriate, and effective English language training activities that contribute to increased English proficiency in the mission.
  • Supports the implementation of the EngContribute as required to other training initiatives in UNAMID.
  • Evaluates effectiveness of the English language programme.
  • Carry out capacity needs assessment of appropriate national personnel to determine level of skills / knowledge and identify gaps in abilities and competencies that are required in their positions.
  • Develop realistic capacity development strategy and plan including methods, milestones, resources, monitoring and evaluation plan, reporting format / schedule, and expected results / objectives.
  • Implement capacity development program with appropriate national personnel per the established plan/program with regular feedback to target individuals and reports to supervisor.
  • Carry out monitoring and evaluation of capacity development strategies measured against needs assessment. This to include assessment of practical skills and abilities that were gained and resulting improvements in output of the unit during the previous assessment period.   

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor or the Chief of the IMTC


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

  • Education:  High school diploma or equivalent, preferably with significant focus on English language. Certificate of Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL,TEFL or equivalent) strongly desirable.

                                                                                                                                                             

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience teaching English as a Second Language in secondary, post-secondary, technical or vocational sector.  

 

  • Language:  Excellent command of spoken and written English and fluency in Arabic.

 

Other Skills:

 

  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural and multinational team.
  • Demonstrated ability or aptitude to use computer applications such as Microsoft Office – Word, Power-Point and Excel Spreadsheets. Knowledge of other UN supported software may be desirable but not mandatory.
  • Lesson planning, evaluating, and report writing skills..
  • Holder of a valid driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 vehicles;
  • Affinity with or interest  in volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development.
  • Sound security awareness

 

 

Competencies:

 

  • Professionalism: broad and in-depth knowledge, and experience in Teaching English as a Second Language.  Carrying out needs assessments, developing lesson plans, training activities and assignments, facilitating training using interactive and participatory methods, evaluating training, and report writing. Being cross-culturally and gender sensitive; able to apply good judgment and be accurate; able  to take initiative, ownership, and work independently under established procedures; willing to accept wide responsibilities;
  • Integrity: able to demonstrate the values of the UN in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; able to resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; able to take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behavior; able to avoid abusing power or authority. 
  • Communication: good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to draft clear and concise reports; good interpersonal skills;
  • Accountability: mature and responsible; able to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations;
  • Planning and Organizing: able to establish priorities and to plan and coordinate own work; able to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities;
  • Teamwork and Respect for Diversity: able to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; able to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a cross-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity;
  • Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods, to include possible travel within the Mission area; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within the Mission area as necessary;
  • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN Core Values

 


National United Nations Volunteers Conditions of Service

 

National UN volunteers do not receive a salary for their services. Instead they are provided with a volunteer living allowance (VLA) that is intended to cover basic living expenses. In Sudan, the VLA is US$638 per month. This modest allowance enables the volunteer to live in basic, adequate and safe conditions thereby reflecting the volunteer spirit of the assignment.

 

The UNV contract will be issued initially to 30 June 2015 with possibility of 12-month extensions depending on mission requirement and performance of the volunteer. National UN volunteers are covered by health, life, and disability insurance. Other entitlements are provided per the National UN Volunteer Conditions of Service.









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