Result of Service

The Italian Language Courses will reinforce oral and written language skills within UNGSC for international staff members and other eligible participants

Work Location

UNGSC, Brindisi – ITALY

Expected duration

The duration of each language course will be of 15 weeks, to be distributed as follows: 2 lessons per week, 1 hour per lesson, for a total time of 30 hours per language course. The design and delivery of each (of the two) language course will be for a maximum of 40 hours: including: – 30-hour class activity, as mentioned above – 1 hour for the Syllabus – 9 hours for preparation, office time, correction of tests, interaction with students out of the class lesson.

Duties and Responsibilities

The United Nations Global Service Centre (UNGSC) provides critical Supply Chain, Geospatial, Information and Telecommunications Technologies services and Training to all peacekeeping and special political missions around the world as well as to other UN Offices, Agencies Funds and Programs. The CLC will seek the service of one language teacher (native speaker) to deliver Italian language courses at Beginner and Intermediate level, for UNGSC Staff Members and other eligible participants. The courses will be delivered in-person at UNGSC, Brindisi. The Individual Contractor will be responsible for the design of two 30- hour Italian language courses at different levels (Beginner and Intermediate); to prepare and provide students with supporting learning material; to deliver two Italian language courses to UNGSC Staff Members and other eligible participants, in-person at UNGSC, Brindisi; to continuously assess whether the course is meeting the objectives through evaluation activities, and adjust the course material and the delivery methods accordingly.

Qualifications/special skills

Advanced University Degree (Master’s Degree or equivalent) is required. High School Diploma or equivalent in combination with a teaching certificate may be accepted in lieu of an Advanced University Degree. Minimum two years of working experience in teaching the Italian language as a foreign language is required. Experience with e-learning systems is required.

Languages

For the post advertised, fluency in Italian (both oral and written) is required. Be a native speaker is required.

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.