Provision of Online Language learning Services for Arabic

1. The UN Secretariat, in accordance with its Learning and Development Strategy, encourages staff to learn one or more of the six official United Nations languages as a part of their professional and personal development. In addition to learning opportunities provided in person, language learning is now supported remotely. As mobility has risen, the need for online learning has increased steadily and, importantly, the market in these tools has become more sophisticated and more competitive. Throughout the global Secretariat and the United Nations family, staff members require flexible learning solutions. 2. To make language learning available for staff away from Headquarters and who may not be able to attend synchronous, in-person, tutor-led classes, the United Nations Capacity Development and Operational Training Services (CDOTS)/Language & Communications Training Unit (LCTU) is aiming to offer online Arabic language courses which can be accessed globally, 24 hours a day, 7 days per week, from anywhere wherever a suitable web connection is available with each license / access allows for a minimum period of at least 6 months. The course must provide learners with a range of activities at different levels of difficulty, from UN Level I (Basic) to at least UN Level III (Advanced) included, according to the United Nations Language Framework (or other internationally recognized language framework). 3. In light of above, the UN seeks Expression of Interest (EOI) from suitably qualified vendors to provide online learning services for Arabic.