Organizational Setting

The Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean (RLC) is responsible for leading FAO's response to regional priorities for food security, agriculture and rural development through the identification, planning and implementation of FAO's priority activities in the region. It ensures a multidisciplinary approach to programmes, identifies priority areas of action for the Organization in the region and, in collaboration with divisions at headquarters, develops, promotes and oversees FAO's strategic response to regional priorities. RLC also advises on the incorporation of regional priorities into the Organization's Programme of Work and Budget and implements approved programmes and projects in the region, monitors the level of programme implementation and draws attention to problems and deficiencies. RLC develops and maintains relations with region-wide institutions including the Regional Economic Integration Organizations (REIOs). The Regional Office supports regional policy dialogue on food security, agriculture and rural development issues, facilitates the emergence of regional partnerships, and supports capacity development and resource mobilization for food security, agriculture and rural development in the region.

The position is located in the Human Resources Unit of the Regional Office for Latin America and the Caribbean, RLC, in Santiago, Chile. 
The Human Resources Office supports, recommends and facilitates the regional implementation of human resources policies, procedures and services and advises management on appropriate measures and strategies to ensure that the Organization attracts, develops and retains a diverse, skilled and highly motivated workforce.
 

FAO Subscribers to Personal Services Agreements (PSAs) and Call purpose

The Organization frequently engages individuals to perform task-based assignments for which FAO has a temporary need. PSAs are neither staff members nor officials of the Organization, but rather are employed as independent, external contractors. Assignments are specific regarding the objectives that need to be achieved and must be achievable within the time-frame of the proposed contract.

The objective of the Call is to attract talented individuals with experience and background in teaching English as a foreign language and in assessing official language examinations to populate the language teachers Roster. Candidates who are registered in the Roster are available for consideration whenever relevant opportunities arise.

Reporting Lines

The language teacher reports to the Human Resources Officer (language training).

Tasks and responsibilities

•     Teach group and/or individual language courses.
•     Participate in regular teachers’ meetings to discuss issues and share information
•     Update and present a course syllabus for each course taught during the contract (group and/or individual).
•     Send syllabus and lesson log to students after group courses in a timely manner.
•     Update and correct the end of session test for each student.
•     Provide student’s progress report (next level, pass/fail and comments) at the end of each group and/or individual class as well as an evaluation for the learner.

CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING

Minimum Requirements

•     University degree in education, language or related area
•     Five (5) years of relevant experience in teaching English as a second language in an international environment
•     Working knowledge of English

FAO Core Competencies

•     Results Focus
•     Teamwork
•     Communication
•     Building Effective Relationships
•     Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement

Technical/Functional Skills

•     Extend and relevance of experience in assessing language examination
•     Familiarity with Word and Excel
•     Full proficiency/Working knowledge of Spanish is an asset

Selection Criteria

•     Extent of experience teaching in an international multicultural workplace
•     Proven experience as a team player with sensitivity in dealing with different nationalities and cultural backgrounds