National Consultant - Organizational Development, French Language Training Program for UNICEF Nigeria at UNICEF

Job Objective
The objective of this consultancy is to deliver a high-quality French language program that will:

• Strengthen written and oral French communication skills for effective engagement with French speaking colleagues, stakeholders, and partners.
• Apply language skills directly to professional responsibilities, including reporting, presentations, field assignments, and regional collaboration.
• Enhance career mobility and readiness for assignments in francophone duty stations.
• Contribute to UNICEF Nigeria’s regional integration and operational effectiveness in West and Central Africa, where bilingual communication is critical.

Assignment Overview
Stage 1 -  Inception & Planning:

• Conduct an inception meeting with HR/L&D focal points to agree on objectives, methodology, and timelines.
• Develop and submit a detailed training implementation plan, including curriculum outline, learning tools, assessment framework, and reporting schedule.

Stage 2 - Identification of learning groups and set up of training calendar:

• Conduct baseline proficiency assessments of all registered staff.
• Categorize participants into appropriate groups (based on assessment & needs)
• Design a training calendar
• Ensure classes are set up with necessary learning materials and technology platforms

Stage 3 - Facilitation of Session:

• Facilitate French language learning sessions consistently, using interactive and learner-centered methods.
• Provide regular feedback to participants and adjust content as needed.
• Maintain attendance and participation records

Stage 4 - Mid-term evaluation:

• Conduct mid-term assessments to evaluate progress against baseline proficiency.
• Collect participant feedback on learning quality and challenges.
• Adjust training plan if needed to maximize outcomes.

Final assessment and reporting including MEL & Knowledge Transfer:

• Conduct final assessments of participants against mid-term report
• Evaluate effectiveness of training and level of skill transfer to workplace scenarios.
• Submit a final report including lessons learned, recommendations, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) data.
• Identify and train internal “language champions” who can sustain practice sessions post-training.

Requirements

• An Advanced Degree (Master’s or higher) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in designing and delivering French (or other second language) learning interventions for adults.
• Proven track record in implementing workplace language training programs, including curriculum design and delivery for diverse staff groups.
• Strong knowledge of adult learning principles, communicative language teaching methods, and best practices in language acquisition.
• Certification in language teaching (e.g., DELF/DALF, DALF Examiner Accreditation, Alliance Française teaching certification) or equivalent in training/facilitation.
• Access to large offsite training rooms in the locations UNICEF Nigeria operates to support, if needed, hybrid learning classes.

For every Child, you demonstrate:

• UNICEF's values of Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, Sustainability (CRITAS), and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
• UNICEF is also proud of a diverse workforce who are profoundly committed to supporting the full realization of children’s rights, and in uplifting a rights-based approach in all that we do.

The UNICEF competencies required for this post are:

• Builds and maintains partnerships
• Demonstrates self-awareness and ethical awareness
• Drive to achieve results for impact
• Innovates and embraces change
• Manages ambiguity and complexity
• Thinks and acts strategically
• Works collaboratively with others