Language Teacher, French

vor 5 Stunden

Geneve, Schweiz United Nations Vollzeit

The French teaching position is located in the Language Training Programme, Centre for Learning and Multilingualism (CLM), Human Resources Management Service in United Nations Office in Geneva (UNOG).

The Language Training Programme promotes linguistic balance and multilingualism within the Secretariat and improves the language abilities of staff, as mandated by the General Assembly in its resolutions 2480 B (XXIII), 43/224D and 50/11. In this regard, the Language Training Programme offers language courses in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish to staff members of the United Nations Secretariat and related agencies, diplomats and staff from the country missions to the United Nations.

The incumbent reports to the Head of the Language Training Programme.

**Responsibilities**:
Within delegated authority, the French Language Teacher will be responsible for the following duties:

- Teaches French as a foreign language at all levels and for all skills;
- Prepares courses and corrects learners’ work;
- Develops and/or teaches general or specialized French language courses including advanced language such as writing skills, in the context of United Nations, to both native and non-native speakers;
- Develops and/or teaches in-person, blended, online French general and specialized language courses;
- Provides pedagogical support and individual feedback to learners ; and guides them in their learning experience;
- Corresponds with learners, maintaining attendance and grading records and other administrative tasks.

In collaboration with the other French language teachers:

- Sets programme objectives in line with the objectives of the Language Training Programme (LTP);
- Prepares the construction and the marking process of language examinations and tests;
- Administers and /or marks the language examinations and tests;
- Recruits part-time French language teachers as needed, and sets up teachers' evaluation measures, processes and tools, organizes and administers the work of part-time French language teachers;
- Develops and updates course curricula, materials and assessments to target the client’s needs;
- Designs courses and workshops (including tailor-made courses) and ensures that appropriate methodologies are used;
- Updates and creates learning material;
- Prepares course schedules as needed;
- Works closely with the other language programmes on joint projects for development of the LTP;
- Carries out other staff development activities when requested.

Competencies

Professionalism:

- Identifies learners' needs and matches them to appropriate learning solutions.
- Provides pedagogical support to learners and keep them informed of their progress.
- Shows pride in work and in achievements.
- 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.
- Commits to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of work

Teamwork:

- Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
- Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others.
- Places team agenda before personal agenda.
- Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position.
- Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Technological Awareness:

- Keeps abreast of available technology.
- Understands applicability and limitations of technology to the work of the office.
- Shows willingness to learn new technology.

Education
Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent degree) in language area studies, language teaching, applied linguistics, communication or education/pedagogy or related area is required. Degrees should come from a university or equivalent institution.

Degrees with special emphasis on the theory and practice of teaching French as a second or foreign language to adult learners are desirable.

Job - Specific Qualification
A minimum of 500 training contact hours (specific training courses, postgraduate courses, etc.), in addition to the hours accumulated to obtain the university degree, in the areas of teaching French as a second or foreign language, technology language area studies, curriculum development for adults, language examination design, communication or education/pedagogy is desirable.

Work Experience
A minimum of five (5) years of experience, either full-time or part-time, teaching French as a foreign or second language to adults in a multi-cultural setting (corporate, academic or other professional setting) is required.

At least three (3) years of recent experience in curriculum development, language examination design

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