Communications and Outreach Consultant – Supporting the National Committee on International Humanitarian Law

Country: Lebanon Organization: UN Development Programme Closing date: 13 Oct 2026 POSITION INFORMATION • Organization: UNDP Lebanon Through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development • VA No.: UNDP/LBN/VA26/188 • Position Title: Communications and Outreach Consultant – Supporting the National Committee on International Humanitarian Law • Duty Station: Beirut • Duration: 6 months (without exceeding 15 working days per month) • Vacancy Date of Issue: 06 October 2026 • Vacancy Closure Date: 13 October 2026 • National or International consultancy: National consultancy To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19yLIkYgDWkPIleeOtnHCRn3952_x_IWs/view?usp=sharing BACKGROUND Lebanon established the National Committee on International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) by Decree No. 4382 of 21 June 2010 as the national governmental mechanism responsible for supporting the implementation, dissemination, and integration of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) at the national level. Chaired by the Deputy Prime Minister and comprising representatives of relevant ministries, public institutions, professional associations, academia, and humanitarian actors, the Committee serves as the principal national platform for coordination on matters related to IHL, including legislative review, policy development, awareness-raising, training, monitoring, and cooperation with regional and international partners. The NCIHL plays a key role in promoting respect for and understanding of IHL, supporting the alignment of national legislation and policies with international obligations, strengthening institutional capacities, and facilitating coordination among national stakeholders. It also contributes to the preparation of reports, recommendations, and technical inputs concerning the implementation of IHL and engages with relevant international and regional mechanisms, including the network of Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law operating under the auspices of the League of Arab States. Recent developments in Lebanon have underscored the importance of strengthening national capacities to monitor, assess, and document compliance with International Humanitarian Law. In this context, the NCIHL has intensified its efforts to promote awareness of IHL, build the capacities of governmental and non-governmental stakeholders, strengthen monitoring and documentation methodologies, and support the development of practical mechanisms and tools for the assessment of compliance with applicable international legal standards. These efforts contribute to informed policymaking, institutional preparedness, evidence-based reporting, and enhanced national adherence to international humanitarian obligations. UNDP will be supporting the NCIHL in strengthening its institutional capacity, operational effectiveness, and ability to implement its mandate. Building on this partnership, UNDP is supporting the Committee in advancing its annual work plan and strategic priorities, enhancing coordination and outreach, supporting capacity-building and awareness initiatives, and strengthening the institutional systems required for the effective implementation of its functions. To support these efforts, UNDP is seeking qualified personnel and technical expertise to contribute to the implementation of NCIHL programmes, activities, and institutional development objectives. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK Under the guidance and supervision of the UNDP Rule of Law and Governance Chief Technical Advisor/Community Security and Human Rights Project Officer, and in close coordination with the National Committee on International Humanitarian Law (NCIHL) and under the supervision of the Senior Project Management Consultant, the Communication and Outreach Consultant shall provide communication, visibility, media, and public awareness support to enhance the visibility of the Committee's work, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and promote awareness of International Humanitarian Law and related initiatives. The Consultant shall serve as the communication and outreach focal point supporting the implementation of NCIHL communication, awareness-raising, and visibility activities and shall be responsible for the following: • Support the planning, development, and implementation of communication, outreach, awareness-raising, and visibility activities in support of the NCIHL mandate, work plan, and priority initiatives. • Develop, draft, edit, and disseminate communication materials, including news articles, press releases, success stories, briefing materials, newsletters, awareness materials, speeches, presentations, and other information products related to NCIHL activities. • Prepare, manage, and update content for social media platforms and other communication channels to promote NCIHL activities, events, achievements, and key messages. • Support the preparation and implementation of communication campaigns, awareness initiatives, and public engagement activities aimed at promoting understanding of International Humanitarian Law and related themes. • Coordinate media coverage and visibility for NCIHL meetings, workshops, conferences, training programmes, awareness activities, and other events, ensuring timely dissemination of information and key outcomes. • Liaise and coordinate, as required, with media outlets, communication partners, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, printing companies, and other service providers supporting communication and visibility activities. • Support the preparation, review, design, production, and dissemination of awareness and communication materials in coordination with relevant stakeholders, experts, and partner institutions. • Document NCIHL activities, events, achievements, lessons learned, and success stories through written, visual, and digital communication products. • Provide communication and visibility support to NCIHL partnerships, public events, stakeholder engagements, and outreach initiatives. • Maintain records of communication activities, media engagement, outreach initiatives, publications, communication products, and visibility achievements. • Contribute communication inputs to project reports, donor updates, presentations, briefing materials, and other institutional documentation, as required. • Support the promotion and dissemination of key NCIHL products, publications, events, and awareness materials through appropriate communication channels. • Monitor communication activities and provide recommendations to enhance outreach, stakeholder engagement, public awareness, and visibility of NCIHL initiatives. • Prepare monthly activity reports summarizing communication and outreach activities undertaken, communication products developed, awareness and visibility support provided, key achievements, and the number of working days utilized during the reporting period. The successful completion of the above responsibilities shall constitute the key deliverables of the assignment, including: (i) continuous communication, outreach, and visibility support to the implementation of NCIHL activities and priorities; (ii) preparation and dissemination of communication, media, and social media content and awareness materials; (iii) support to media engagement, awareness campaigns, and public outreach activities; (iv) documentation and promotion of NCIHL activities, achievements, and events; and (v) submission of monthly activity reports documenting work undertaken, outputs delivered, and days worked. EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES The consultant is expected to complete the above tasks and activities within 6 months, with a total of 15 working days per month. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS • The consultant will work under the institutional guidance of the NCIHL and its Chairperson, with technical and programme coordination support and supervision from the UNDP Governance and Rule of Law Chief Technical Advisor/Project Officer and the Senior Project Management and Strategic Consultant at the NCIHL. • The work is expected to start upon contract signature. • The consultant will rely on his/her own means of communication and transportation. The consultant shall commute from/to the place of residence to the duty station at his/her own expense. • All title rights, copyrights, and other intellectual property rights in materials specifically produced as deliverables under this TOR shall vest in UNDP and NCIHL, without prejudice to any pre-existing materials, methodologies, knowledge, or intellectual property of the Consultant. UNDP and NCIHL have full ownership of the activity and of its final product. Thus, any public mention, including through social media, about the activity should state clearly that ownership. In addition, any public appearance related to the activity should be coordinated and approved by UNDP and NCIHL. • In the event of any delay, s/he will inform UNDP promptly so that decisions and remedial action may be taken accordingly. Delays that would affect the flow of the collaborative work and the delivery of outputs on schedule will lead to termination of contract. • Should UNDP deem it necessary, it reserves the right to commission additional inputs, reviews, or revisions, as needed to ensure the quality and relevance of the work. • The consultancy is non-exclusive and may be undertaken alongside other professional or advisory assignments, including assignments in related fields, provided that such assignments do not create a conflict of interest, affect the Consultant’s performance under this assignment, or involve the use or disclosure of confidential information. DURATION OF WORK The assigned duration for this consultancy is 6 months without exceeding 15 working days per month. The mission is expected to commence immediately after the contract signature and to be completed 6 months from the contract signature date. The time needed to review, comment on, and approve deliverables and outputs is five (5) working days. DUTY STATION The assignment will be carried out primarily in coordination with the NCIHL, with the NCIHL premises in Beirut serving as the principal duty location when physical presence is required, complemented by meetings, consultations, and approved field visits across Lebanon as required by the assignment. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Education: A bachelor’s degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media, Marketing, or a related field. • Experience: Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible professional experience in communications, media, public relations or outreach. • Language: Fluency in written and spoken Arabic and English is required. “The Personnel will be covered with Health insurance and Personal accident insurance; the fees shall be deducted from personnel's monthly payment”. How to apply To apply for this position please follow the link below. Kindly note only CVs received through the link will be considered for this position. Link to Apply: https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20261006105712/VACANCY-6AC4D408F3B1B TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO APPLY • CV or P11 Form including 3 references must be submitted online in PDF along with your Education Graduation Certificate. • Use English language only. • indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year) • If the candidate is currently employed by a government institution, he/she must be able to provide an unpaid leave of absence for the duration of the consultancy. • Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted. • By submitting your application, you have read the Terms of Reference for this position and agree that any false, wrong, or incomplete information might lead to your disqualification in this recruitment process.