Result of Service

1. Language course students meet the standards for speaking, reading, writing and understanding the target language as determined by the end-of-term examinations. 2. UN staff contribute to the General Assembly’s mandate on multilingualism by gaining competence in the language. 3. UN staff are successful in the UN Language Proficiency Examination (LPE).

Work Location

Remotely

Expected duration

4.5 months (February – June 2025)

Duties and Responsibilities

BACKGROUND: To promote multilingualism in the United Nations, language courses are offered in the six official UN languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish. The UN in Bangkok engages professional language teachers on a part-time basis as individual contractors. Working hours vary depending on the number of classes offered in a given term. A typical course schedule might include two 90- minute sessions per week for a sixteen-week term. RESPONSIBILITIES: The main duties and responsibilities include: • Evaluating level of students taking placement tests at the beginning of the semester; • Planning semester curriculum and preparing lesson plans for each class; sharing the course work in advance with students through a defined online platform; • Leading scheduled in-class sessions and supervising activities using a variety of instructional methods serving to enhance students’ ability to learn, and creating an energetic, engaged environment; making necessary adjustments based on students’ understanding and response; • Conducting distance learning sessions by using a defined online meeting platform and equipment; • Reinforcing learning by giving assignments and activities to students to be completed outside of the classroom; • Facilitating and engaging actively in class discussions, ensuring that all students are participating and interacting with one another. Using opportunities to shape discussion, and answering specific questions raised by students; • Adjusting curriculum and session plans, including assessment methods, to meet the needs of individual and organizational goals. Collaborating with the ESCAP Learning Team to update periodically learning materials and reference aids used in the ESCAP Language Programme; • Aligning, where possible, course material to incorporate various aspects of the United Nations context; • Introducing cultural aspects to classes for richer understanding and appreciation; • Keeping attendance data updated each student/course throughout the semester; displaying effective classroom management in organization of lessons, presentation, interaction with student, and content knowledge and relevance; participating in outreach efforts to promote multilingualism and the ESCAP Language Programme; • Carrying out needs analyses and designing special-purpose courses to meet specific needs as requested by the ESCAP Learning Team.

Qualifications/special skills

First level or advanced university degree in Russian language teaching, languages, linguistics, education or related field. Three years of Russian language teaching experience may be accepted in lieu of a university degree. At least three years of professional experience teaching foreign language to adult learners or at least seven years of working experiences in language areas, preferably in an occupational/institutional setting. Experience in developing specialized courses is an advantage. Experience working in a multicultural environment is an asset.

Languages

Native speaker in Russian language or having official examination/teaching certificate. Fluency in English 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.