National Consultant – Organizational Development, French Language Training Program (UNICEF Nigeria)
The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) operates in some of the most challenging environments worldwide, with the mission of reaching the most vulnerable children. UNICEF’s work spans 190 countries and territories, ensuring every child has the chance to survive, thrive, and reach their full potential.
UNICEF Nigeria is currently inviting applications for the following role:
Position Title: National Consultant – Organizational Development, French Language Training Program
Job Number: 584235
Location: Abuja
Contract Type: Consultancy
Duration: 6 Months
Category: Human Resources
Coverage Areas: Abuja, Borno, Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Bauchi, Kaduna, Sokoto, and Rivers
Purpose of the Role
This consultancy aims to design and deliver a professional French language training initiative that will:
Build strong oral and written communication skills in French for effective collaboration with francophone colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.
Enable participants to apply French directly in professional settings such as reporting, presentations, fieldwork, and regional engagements.
Improve staff readiness for deployment to French-speaking duty stations.
Strengthen UNICEF Nigeria’s operational integration across West and Central Africa, where bilingual skills are essential.
Scope of Work
Phase 1 – Planning and Inception
Meet with HR and Learning & Development focal persons to align on objectives, methods, and timelines.
Develop and submit a detailed training plan covering curriculum, learning resources, evaluation framework, and reporting schedule.
Phase 2 – Grouping & Training Calendar
Conduct baseline language assessments for all participants.
Assign learners to groups according to their proficiency and learning needs.
Create a structured training calendar and set up classes with necessary tools and digital platforms.
Phase 3 – Training Delivery
Facilitate engaging and interactive French learning sessions.
Provide continuous feedback and adapt lesson content as needed.
Track attendance and maintain participant records.
Phase 4 – Mid-Term Review
Assess learner progress compared to initial baseline results.
Gather feedback from participants to identify challenges.
Refine training methods where necessary for improved results.
Final Stage – Evaluation & Reporting
Conduct final assessments to measure learning outcomes.
Document how skills have transferred into workplace use.
Prepare a comprehensive final report including lessons learned, recommendations, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) data.
Identify and train “language champions” to sustain practice sessions after the program ends.
Qualifications & Requirements
A Master’s degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related discipline.
At least 7–10 years’ experience in designing and delivering French (or other second language) training programs for adults.
Demonstrated success in workplace language training, curriculum development, and delivery across diverse staff groups.
Solid knowledge of adult learning methodologies and communicative language teaching techniques.
Recognized certification in language teaching (e.g., DELF/DALF, Alliance Française, or similar).
Access to large training venues in UNICEF Nigeria’s coverage states to support hybrid learning formats if required.
UNICEF Core Values & Competencies
Applicants are expected to uphold UNICEF’s values: Care, Respect, Integrity, Trust, Accountability, and Sustainability (CRITAS). Core competencies include:
Partnership building
Ethical self-awareness
Results orientation
Adaptability and innovation
Strategic thinking and collaboration
Managing complexity and ambiguity
Application Deadline
25th September 2025 (West Central Africa Standard Time)
How to Apply: Click here the link to apply https://jobs.unicef.org/en-us/job/584235/national-consultant-organizational-development-french-language-training-program-for-unicef-nigeria-6-months-covering-abuja-borno-lagos-kano-enugu-bauchi-kaduna-sokoto-and-rivers?utm
Important Notes
UNICEF enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy for misconduct, including sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, or discrimination. All selected applicants will undergo thorough background checks, including verification of academic and professional history.
Consultants are not considered UNICEF staff members and will work under specific contractual terms, with personal responsibility for tax obligations.
Candidates must ensure valid health insurance and (if required) visas for the entire contract period.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination with a WHO-approved vaccine is mandatory before commencement (except for those working remotely with no field or office interaction).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next phase of recruitment.
