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Deliver Tailored English Training for WFP Egypt Teams Jobs in Egypt at VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Title: Deliver Tailored English Training for WFP Egypt Teams
Company: VNU Sénégal/Gambie
Location: Egypt
Description of assignment (DoA) details
Attention! Please note that this is an Online Volunteering assignment. It's a short-term, task-based and non-contractual remote assignment; Online Volunteers are not UN Volunteers and do not receive any allowance or entitlements as part of the Online Volunteer assignment but receive a certificate of appreciation after successful completion. In addition, UNV is not involved in the selection process or collaboration.
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Deliver Tailored English Training for WFP Egypt Teams
Egypt
12 weeks
6
assignment(s)
Competitive recruitment
Advertisement end date:04/05/2026
General
Description of assignment title
Deliver Tailored English Training for WFP Egypt Teams
Assignment country
Egypt
Expected start date
Invalid Date
Number of Assignments
6
For how many hours per week will the volunteer be required?
1 – 5 hours per week
Host entity
WFP
Modality
Online
Duration
12 weeks
Sustainable Development Goal
- Zero hunger
Details
Mission and objectives
The World Food Programme is the world’s largest humanitarian organization saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity, for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. At WFP, people are at the heart of everything we do and the vision of the future WFP workforce is one of diverse, committed, skilled, and high performing teams, selected on merit, operating in a healthy and inclusive work environment, living WFP's values (Integrity, Collaboration, Commitment, Humanity, and Inclusion) and working with partners to save and change the lives of those WFP serves. To learn more about WFP, visit our website: https://www.wfp.org and follow us on social media to keep up with our latest news: YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok. To explore WFP’s work in Egypt and learn how we’re supporting communities across the country, visit our dedicated country page: https://www.wfp.org/countries/egypt Context: The WFP Egypt Country Office employees regularly engage with international stakeholders and colleagues across the UN system. To strengthen professional communication and reporting quality, WFP seeks experienced online volunteers to support staff in developing practical English language skills—focusing on speaking, listening, and writing. Participants will be grouped into beginner, intermediate, and upper-intermediate levels based on a pre-assessment. Each volunteer will be assigned to one group and will work with tailored content designed to meet the specific needs of that proficiency level. We’re seeking passionate and skilled online volunteers to join us. Your support will empower WFP staff to communicate more effectively, collaborate more confidently, and represent our work with greater impact.
Context
Context The WFP Egypt Country Office employees regularly engage with international stakeholders and colleagues across the UN system. To strengthen professional communication and reporting quality, WFP seeks experienced online volunteers to support staff in developing practical English language skills—focusing on speaking, listening, and writing. Participants will be grouped into beginner, intermediate, and upper-intermediate levels based on a pre-assessment. Each volunteer will be assigned to one group and will work with tailored content designed to meet the specific needs of that proficiency level. We’re seeking passionate and skilled online volunteers to join us. Your support will empower WFP staff to communicate more effectively, collaborate more confidently, and represent our work with greater impact.
Task description
The WFP Egypt Country Office is seeking six dedicated online volunteers “Tutors” to support a group of WFP employees in improving their English language proficiency across three levels: Intermediate, and Upper Intermediate. Each volunteer will be assigned to one group and will be key in designing and delivering a customized learning experience. The goal is to achieve a measurable improvement in participants’ English communication skills, with a target of at least 30% proficiency improvement by the end of the assignment. Key tasks: 1. Initial Assessment: – Conduct a pre-assessment to evaluate the current English proficiency of assigned participants. – Use the results to inform course design and group placement. 2. Customized Course Design: – Develop or adapt learning materials tailored to the group’s level and professional needs. – Focus on practical language use in workplace contexts such as meetings, email writing, and presentations. 3. Weekly Virtual Sessions: – Facilitate two interactive weekly classes (1 hour each) via online platforms. – Ensure sessions are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with learning objectives. 4. Interactive Learning Activities: – Incorporate group discussions, role plays, case studies, and real-world scenarios to enhance engagement and retention. 5. Assignments and Practice: – Provide short, practical assignments or exercises for participants to complete between sessions. – Offer feedback and guidance to reinforce learning. 6. Final Assessment and Feedback: – Administer a post-assessment to measure progress and identify areas for continued improvement. – Provide detailed feedback to participants. Collaboration and Reporting: 7. Work closely with WFP HR focal points to monitor progress, adjust content as needed, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Assignment requirements
Required Experience
Required experience
- Native or near native English proficiency
- Proven ability to develop and customize learning materials/curriculum to meet diverse proficiency levels (no fixed curriculum is provided; tutors must design content tailored to participants’ needs)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching or coaching English as a second language, preferably in a professional or adult learning context
- TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
- Strong facilitation and familiarity with virtual learning tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
- Experience working in multicultural environments English language proficiency: Native level fluency and pronunciation required; applicants with near native proficiency and proven teaching experience will also be considered.
Languages
English, Level: Native language, Required English, Level: Fluent, Required
Other information
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Inclusivity statement
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