French Language Tutor

Search for Common Ground (Search) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the peaceful transformation of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and Brussels, Belgium, Search’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict—moving away from destructive approaches and towards cooperative solutions. With more than 700 staff worldwide, Search implements projects in more than 30 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and North America. Position Summary Search is seeking to contract a Consultant with extensive and proven experience in teaching French to professionals. This consultancy is aimed at strengthening the general communication in French language skills of identified staff whose functions requires communication in French Language with Search Country Programme in Cameroon, Chad and other Francophone Countries. Nigeria being the only English speaking country in the West Africa region, language and communication skills of the staff are critical for the success of Search Nigeria in its mandated duties. To this end, Search is seeking the services of a qualified individual French tutor or Institute who will provide tutoring services for selected staff in-person at Search Office in Abuja estimated at 2 sessions of 4 hours per week for a maximum duration of 6 months. The tutor is expected to deliver the classes in-person at the Search for Common Ground office. Click the link to access the complete Terms of Reference.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in teaching French (both Physical and Virtual Training)
• Excellent written and spoken French language skills a requirement and ability to communicate in English language a strong asset
• Strong professional communication and inter-personal skills and able to transfer knowledge to Search staff
• The eligible candidate is independent, committed and reliable
• Flexibility and ability to adjust to change circumstances and needs
  
  

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