Somali Language Trainer

Consultant Interpretation & Translation Communications & PR

Overview

Deliver Somali language training to enhance capacity in multilingualism

You have:

• A Postgraduate or equivalent qualification in language teaching, education, social science, humanities, or any relevant discipline is required.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in training, education, humanities, especially in regional and international contexts is required.
• Experience teaching Somali language to non-Somalis, preferably UN personnel or other international organizations is desirable.
• Experience in UN peacekeeping missions and delivering similar training in precarious environments such as Somalia is desirable.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and extensive knowledge in Somali language.

Contract

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Result of Service

Delivery of the Somali language programme to leverage and mainstream multilingualism, which is a core value of the United Nations. Building the capacity of UNSOS and UNSOM personnel by enhancing their skills and knowledge in Somali language through experiential learning and practical exercises. Learners supported to increase their speaking, reading, and writing skills in Somali language.

Work Location

Mogadishu, Somalia

Expected duration

Six (6) Months

Duties and Responsibilities

This role is in the Integrated Mission Training Center (IMTC) Section, in the United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS), duty station Mogadishu. The incumbent reports to the Chief, IMTC. Duties and Responsibilities Pre-training: •Consultant/facilitator develops a six-month comprehensive Somali language training manual and curriculum for UNSOM/UNSOS, with detailed methodology and conceptual framework of the training, timeframe, and deadlines for deliverables, etc. •Consultant/facilitator have meetings and briefings with the Head of IMTC unit, to explain the detailed methodology: delivery method, timeframes, and deadlines, etc. to ensure the curriculum/manual satisfies the requirement. During training: •Deliver the training through facilitation and coordination using interactive and experiential learning methods. •Recap at the end of each day •Promote diverse views by learners. •Promote an interactive and experiential learning methods for learners. Post training: •Produce an in-depth, completed training report, including progress assessments and post-training evaluation reports, summarizing training proceedings, evaluation results of individual participants, evaluation of overall training, key findings, and conclusions. •Proposed follow-up actions and recommendations to improve training format and Content.

Qualifications/special skills

Competencies: Professionalism: Shows pride in work and in achievements; demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter; is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results; is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work. Planning & Organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies; identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required; allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work; foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning; monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary; uses time efficiently. Communication: Speaks and writes clearly and effectively; listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audience; demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed. Education: A Postgraduate or equivalent qualification / degree or advanced degree in language teaching, education, social science, humanities, or any other relevant discipline is required. Work Experience: Minimum of 5years’ experience in the field of training, education, humanities, especially in the regional and international context is required. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of teaching non-Somalis in the Somali language, preferably personnel of the United Nations and or other international organizations is desirable. Experience working in UN peacekeeping missions and in precarious environments such as Somalia and delivering similar training with UN Agencies, organizations, and international NGOs and excellent facilitation and interpersonal skills are desirable.

Languages

Excellent writing, editing, and oral communication skills in English and extensive knowledge in Somali language and its delivery.

Additional Information

Not available.

No Fee

THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.

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