National Consultant - Organizational Development, French Language Training Program for UNICEF Nigeria at United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: National Consultant - Organizational Development, French Language Training Program for UNICEF Nigeria

Job no: 584235
Location: Abuja
Contract type: Consultant
Duration: 6 Months
Categories: Human Resources
Area of Coverage: Abuja, Borno, Lagos, Kano, Enugu, Bauchi, Kaduna, Sokoto and Rivers.

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  

Application Closing Date
25th September, 2025. (West Central Africa Standard Time)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Important Information and Notice

• UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF is committed to promote the protection and safeguarding of all children. 
• All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history.
• Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check, and selected candidates with disabilities may be requested to submit supporting documentation in relation to their disability confidentially.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process. 
• Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage).
• Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws. 
• The selected candidate is solely responsible to ensure that the visa (applicable) and health insurance required to perform the duties of the contract are valid for the entire period of the contract.
• Selected candidates are subject to confirmation of fully-vaccinated status against SARS-CoV-2 (Covid-19) with a World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed vaccine, which must be met prior to taking up the assignment.
• It does not apply to consultants who will work remotely and are not expected to work on or visit UNICEF premises, programme delivery locations or directly interact with communities UNICEF works with, nor to travel to perform functions for UNICEF for the duration of their consultancy contracts.