English Teacher

Mission

Solidarites International (SI) is committed to making the most effective use of the talents, skills and abilities of its employees and to helping all employees maximize the contribution they can make. Therefore SI recognizes the need to equip its staff with the necessary skills, knowledge and attitudes to deliver their objectives. By investing in people through their training SI ensures it harnesses their full potential and focuses their energies on the needs of the organization while fulfilling their need for personal development and job satisfaction.
SI aims to create a culture of learning and recognizes that such development is a continuing process for every employee at every level of the organization. SI is, therefore, committed to the career development of all its employees.

Title and contracting form

This TOR is for an English Language Teacher that will be contracted as a Consultant for a specific period of time.

Objectives the training

Develop and deliver an English writing training to a group of 5 to 10 participants of senior management staff of intermediate level.

Scope of work

The English writing training will be offered to SI current senior management staff and will be tailored to their level and needs with strong emphasis on English writing of emails and reports. In the initial phase of this assignment, it is expected that the teacher conduct an individual assessment to determine the level of each staff member and take full responsibility for:

• Developing a tailored training course;
• Planning and conducting weekly lessons;
• Evaluating the progress of individual staff to measure progress, identify barriers to learning and recommend action to overcome barriers;
• Identify useful online resources and courses and mentor staff in their use;
• Identify and purchase course material and literature;
• Ensure that the lessons are planned and delivered in a highly participative and interactive manner and responsive to the request and suggestions of the participants;
• Organize English proficiency tests at the beginning and end of the course and verify satisfactory achievement of the trainees;
• Other related tasks based on need and agreement;
• The course is to be delivered at SI premises;

Minimum qualifications required:

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in teaching English;
• Excellent written and spoken English language skills a requirement, and English as native language is a strong asset;
• Strong professional communication and inter-personal skills and able to transfer knowledge to the SI senior staff;
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to change circumstances and needs.

Means available

Room in Solidarités International office available for the training, Overhead projector, computers for participants (if needed), and stationaries.