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Selection Committee Member - Consultancy

Media in Cooperation and Transition

Published

15 Oct 2026

Country: LebanonOrganization: Media in Cooperation and TransitionClosing date: 23 Oct 2026Strengthening Media Capacity and Civil Oversight for Accountability in LebanonProject BackgroundLebanon's governance environment is heavily impacted by systemic crises and erosion of the national integrity system. This project aims to strengthen the organizational capacity of six Lebanese media and civil society organizations (CSOs) to evaluate public data sources, apply advanced analytical workflows, and execute evidence-based accountability work.The project integrates cutting-edge technology, AI-assisted research routines, and automated data monitoring workflows to enhance the analytical capacity of independent media and CSOs scrutinizing public procurement, registries, and financial data in Lebanon.This project is implemented by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH in partnership with Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT). It is funded by Germany through the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).Role ObjectiveSelection Committee members review candidate profiles, score organizations against predefined transparent criteria, and formally select the six cohort entities that will participate in the 14-month programme.Key Responsibilities & Scope of WorkCriteria Review: Review the partner selection framework covering: (i) accountability orientation and relevance to priority themes, (ii) institutional readiness and staff commitment, (iii) baseline analytical practice and appetite to embed AI workflows, and (iv) risk/safeguarding considerations.Candidate Scoring: Review the Ecosystem Mapping Report, organizational profiles, and candidate applications; independently evaluate and score shortlisted entities.Selection Meeting: Participate in structured selection committee deliberations convened by MiCT.Documentation: Provide written scoring sheets and sign off on the selection rationale report confirming the final six organizations.Key DeliverablesCompleted evaluation and scoring matrices for all shortlisted candidate organizations.Selection Committee Minutes documenting deliberations, potential conflict-of-interest declarations, and final decisions.Signed Selection Confirmation Report confirming the final cohort of six organizations.Qualifications & RequirementsEstablished regional or national expert in journalism, civil society governance, media development, or anti-corruption reforms.Minimum 7 years of relevant experienceStrict independence from candidate organizations applying for cohort selection.Strong commitment to transparency, peer review, and objective evaluation standards.Working knowledge of Arabic and English.How to applyTo apply for the Selection Committee Member - Consultancy position, please submit your CV to jobs@mict-international.org with the subject line: ''Application: Selection Committee Member - Consultancy - Lebanon'' by October 23rd, 2026 at 23:59 CET:MiCT is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds.