Deliver Tailored English Training for WFP Egypt Teams

Host entity: WFP

Application deadline: 15/09/2026

Mission and objectives

The World Food Programme (WFP) is the leading humanitarian organization saving lives and changing lives, delivering food assistance in emergencies and working with communities to improve nutrition and build resilience.

As the international community has committed to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition by 2030, one in nine people worldwide still do not have enough to eat. Food and food-related assistance lie at the heart of the struggle to break the cycle of hunger and poverty.

In 2020, WFP assisted 115.5 million people – the largest number since 2012 – in 84 countries.
For its efforts to combat hunger, for its contribution to bettering conditions for peace in conflict-affected areas and for acting as a driving force in efforts to prevent the use of hunger as a weapon of war and conflict, WFP was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2020.

WFP’s efforts focus on emergency assistance, relief and rehabilitation, development aid and special operations. Two-thirds of our work is in conflict-affected countries where people are three times more likely to be undernourished than those living in countries without conflict.

In emergencies, WFP is often first on the scene, providing food assistance to the victims of war, civil conflict, drought, floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, crop failures and natural disasters. When the emergency subsides, WFP helps communities rebuild shattered lives and livelihoods. We
also
work to strengthen the resilience of people and communities affected by protracted crises by applying a development lens in our humanitarian response.

WFP development projects focus on nutrition, especially for mothers and children, addressing malnutrition from the earliest stages through programmes targeting the first 1,000 days from conception to a child’s second birthday, and later through school meals.

Assignment context

Context

The WFP Egypt Country Office employees regularly engage with international stakeholders and colleagues across the UN system. To strengthen professional communication and reporting quality, WFP seeks experienced online volunteers to support staff in developing practical English language skills—focusing on speaking, listening, and writing.

Participants will be grouped into beginner, intermediate, and upper-intermediate levels based on a pre-assessment. Each volunteer will be assigned to one group and will work with tailored content designed to meet the specific needs of that proficiency level.

We’re seeking passionate and skilled online volunteers to join us. Your support will empower WFP staff to communicate more effectively, collaborate more confidently, and represent our work with greater impact.

Task description

The WFP Egypt Country Office is seeking six dedicated online volunteers “Tutors” to support a group of WFP employees in improving their English language proficiency across three levels: Intermediate, and Upper Intermediate.

Each volunteer will be assigned to one group and will be key in designing and delivering a customized learning experience. The goal is to achieve a measurable improvement in participants’ English communication skills, with a target of at least 30% proficiency improvement by the end of the assignment.

Key tasks:

1. Initial Assessment:
- Conduct a pre-assessment to evaluate the current English proficiency of assigned participants.
- Use the results to inform course design and group placement.
2. Customized Course Design:
- Develop or adapt learning materials tailored to the group’s level and professional needs.
- Focus on practical language use in workplace contexts such as meetings, email writing, and presentations.
3. Weekly Virtual Sessions:
- Facilitate two interactive weekly classes (1 hour each) via online platforms.
- Ensure sessions are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with learning objectives.
4. Interactive Learning Activities:
- Incorporate group discussions, role plays, case studies, and real-world scenarios to enhance engagement and retention.
5. Assignments and Practice:
- Provide short, practical assignments or exercises for participants to complete between sessions.
- Offer feedback and guidance to reinforce learning.
6. Final Assessment and Feedback:
- Administer a post-assessment to measure progress and identify areas for continued improvement.
- Provide detailed feedback to participants.
Collaboration and Reporting:
7. Work closely with WFP HR focal points to monitor progress, adjust content as needed, and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Skills and experience

Required experience

• Native or near native English proficiency
• Proven ability to develop and customize learning materials/curriculum to meet diverse proficiency levels (no fixed curriculum is provided; tutors must design content tailored to participants’ needs)
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience teaching or coaching English as a second language, preferably in a professional or adult learning context
• TESOL, TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Strong facilitation and familiarity with virtual learning tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom).
• Experience working in multicultural environments

English language proficiency: Native level fluency and pronunciation required; applicants with near native proficiency and proven teaching experience will also be considered.

Full eligibility requirements, conditions of service and application instructions are available on the official UNV platform.