English Language Trainer

Michel Daher Social Foundation (MDSF) is a leading non-profit organization committed to driving sustainable social, educational,
and economic development in Lebanon. With a long-standing presence in the Bekaa region, MDSF empowers vulnerable
communities by offering innovative programs focused on youth, education, health, entrepreneurship, and digital inclusion.
The Tech Pour Tous (TPT) project is one of MDSF’s flagship initiatives designed to equip women and youth in rural Bekaa with
the technical and interpersonal skills needed to thrive in Lebanon’s growing digital economy. Through hands-on training,
mentorship, and career-oriented experiences, the program creates a pathway to employment, self-reliance, and community
leadership.

Background

As part of the Tech Pour Tous initiative, MDSF is implementing an English Language Training program to enhance the basic  communication and comprehension skills of 60 women between the ages of 15 and 35. These women are from underserved  communities and have limited access to formal English education.  

This training is a prerequisite to the technical tracks in Web Development, Data Science, Data Analysis, and Cybersecurity.  Strengthening their English language proficiency will enable participants to better engage with course materials, online  resources, and future employment opportunities in the digital economy.  

Each group will receive 6 sessions of training (3 hours per session), totaling 18 hours of instruction over a 3-week period. 

Objective  

The objective is to deliver 18 hours of English Language training to each of the 4 groups of learners (15 women per group),  focusing on practical language use relevant to digital literacy, professional communication, and technical learning  environments.  

Scope of Work  

The Trainer will:  

● Deliver 6 sessions per group for 4 groups over a 3-week period (each session lasting 3 hours) 

● Provide beginner to lower-intermediate English instruction covering:  

○ Basic grammar and vocabulary  

○ Sentence structure and speaking practice  

○ Reading and listening comprehension  

○ Professional communication and email writing basics  

○ Common terminology used in technology and online learning  

● Incorporate interactive exercises, group activities, and conversational practice  

● Develop a training curriculum and learning plan tailored to participants' level 

Deliverables  

The selected trainer is expected to deliver the following:  

● Session plans and curriculum materials  

● Delivery of 18 instructional hours per group, totalling 72h for the 4 groups  

● Pre- and post-assessment tools and learning analysis  

● Attendance sheets and engagement tracking  

● Final report summarizing learning progress, challenges, and trainer recommendations  

● Participant feedback compilation  

Duration of Assignment  

The assignment will be completed within 3 weeks from the start date.  

● Start Date: 25 June 2025 

● End Date: 25 July 2025 

Trainer Qualifications  

The selected trainer should meet the following criteria:  

1. A degree in English Language, Education, Linguistics, or a related field  

2. Minimum of 2 years of teaching or training experience in English as a second language (ESL), preferably with adult  learners  

3. Experience working with underserved communities and low-literacy learners  

4. Ability to deliver engaging, participatory, and culturally sensitive instruction  

5. Strong communication and facilitation skills in both English and Arabic  

6. Familiarity with learner-centered methodologies  

Location  

The training sessions will be delivered at Michel Daher Social Foundation, Ferzol, Bekaa.