National Consultant (English Language teacher) to teach staff members internally

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UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.

Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

And we never give up.

For every child, hope

Taking in consideration that a majority UNICEF documents and internal communication, both via email and verbally, are made using the English language, the UNICEF Bissau Country office would like to ensure the availability of a qualified English Language teacher for staff members to improve their English skills, in order to facilitate communication and improve the quality of documents produced.

How can you make a difference?

The United Nations Children's Fund in Guinea Bissau wishes to hire an Individual Contractor (English Language teacher) to teach staff members internally.

The courses will be schedule 50 % online and 50% face-to-face. Therefore, individual contractor is requested to provide in his technical proposal approach and strategy for the organization of these courses (number of group, time, duration, etc.)

To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have:

• University Diploma/Degree in Pedagogy (Teaching English) and/or Interpretation and Translation from English to Portuguese and vice versa with
• Experience of teaching English language to adult learners.
• Must be fluent English and Portuguese.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a group of at least 5 participants.
• Experience with the United Nations system would be an asset.
• Have good interpersonal communication skills.

Conditions of work:

COVID 19 prevention measures need to be complied at all moments, including the use of mask.

Submission of Candidacy.

The service provider must provide a detailed financial offer including fees per unit/participant, per group of at least 10 people and the total fees.

In addition to his/her financial offer the service provide must also provide the following documents:

• Letter of Motivation
• Curriculum Vitae
• Passport or ID card
• Copies of Diplomas and Certificates related to the assignment
• At least 3 references from his previous employers guaranteeing the good quality of his/her services
• A Technical offer including a brief presentation of his/her teaching methods.

For every Child, you demonstrate

UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, and Accountability (CRITA) and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.

The UNICEF competencies required for this consultancy are:

Core Competencies

• Nurtures, Leads and Manages People (1)
• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness (2)
• Works Collaboratively with others (2)
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships (2)
• Innovates and Embraces Change (2)
• Thinks and Acts Strategically (2)
• Drives to achieve impactful results (2)
• Manages ambiguity and complexity (2)

Functional Competencies

• Analyzing (1)
• Applying technical expertise (2)
• Planning and organizing (2)
• Following instructions and procedures (2)

To view our competency framework, please visit here.

Click here to learn more about UNICEF’s values and competencies.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

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. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. 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.

Remarks:

Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.