Digital Communications & Media Officer

Country: Lebanon Organization: UN Development Programme Closing date: 8 Nov 2026 POSITION INFORMATION • Organization: UNDP Lebanon Through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development • VA No.: UNDP/LBN/VA26/210 • Position Title: Digital Communications & Media Officer • Duty Station: Beirut. • Duration: 6 months (without exceeding 10 working days per month) • Vacancy Date of Issue: 01 November 2026 • Vacancy Closure Date: 08 November 2026 • National or International consultancy: National consultancy To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aWbejZgjAPNvvWp2uDITRtNfusRlleJc/view?usp=sharing BACKGROUND In line with strategic initiatives to enhance the transparency, efficiency, public accessibility, and independence of judicial institutions in Lebanon, UNDP provides multi-faceted support to the Higher Judicial Council (HJC). In a complex institutional and media environment, providing accurate, timely, and accessible information is essential for building public trust, safeguarding judicial authority, and combating misinformation. The modernization of the HJC’s digital presence, centered around its official website and complemented by strategic social media channels, serves as the primary public gateway for judicial decisions, official announcements, news, and institutional updates. To ensure that the HJC’s digital platforms are regularly updated and visually engaging, UNDP is seeking a Digital Communications & Media Officer. The Consultant will be responsible for managing web content, producing digital media (graphics, photo, and video), and regulating online communications to strengthen the Council’s public outreach and transparency. SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK Under the overall guidance of the UNDP Rule of Law and Governance Chief Technical Advisor and in close coordination with the designated HJC focal point, the Consultant will manage, create, and regulate content across all official HJC digital platforms, while strictly adhering to judicial communication standards, procedural confidentiality, and data protection rules. The responsibilities are structured around five primary operational pillars: Pillar 1: Website Content Management & Maintenance • Upload, structure, and regularly update website content including legal decisions, news, announcements, reports, and institutional publications. • Collaborate directly with web developers and IT technical teams when platform upgrades, bug fixes, or backend maintenance are required. • Edit, format, and structure all text for clarity, readability, correct terminology, and alignment with institutional judicial tone prior to online publication. • Maintain a structured, secure digital repository and archiving system for all uploaded documents and published web materials. Pillar 2: Social Media Management & Digital Growth • Manage and publish adapted content across official HJC social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube). • Re-package complex judicial announcements, press releases, and web articles into concise, engaging, audience-appropriate social media posts. • Put together/implement a strategy for boosting and promoting selected social media posts when required to maximize reach for key public campaigns. Pillar 3: Graphic Design & Visual Asset Creation • Design digital assets, infographics, announcements, and promotional graphics using Canva and professional design tools. • Ensure all visual elements, typography, logos, and photographs adhere to HJC visual identity guidelines and judicial communication norms. • Adapt visual layouts to fit optimal dimensions across different social platforms and website banners. Pillar 4: Photography, Videography & Media Production • Conduct photo and video coverage of official HJC events, press briefings, judicial activities, and announcements. • Edit short-form and long-form video content tailored for social media feeds, YouTube, and website embedding. • Organize, store, and maintain a secure cloud/hard-drive backup system for raw footage, high-resolution photographs, and edited project files. Pillar 5: Community Management, Compliance & Quality Assurance • Monitor user interactions, comments, and direct messages across platforms; filter out inappropriate content and draft official responses for routine inquiries under clearance. • Ensure all sensitive judicial information is handled with strict discretion and respecting confidentiality regulations. • Continuously review website and social channels to identify and replace outdated, duplicated, or incorrect information. EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES The Consultant is expected to complete the above tasks and activities noting that the total duration is 6 months (without exceeding 10 working days per month). INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS • The expert will work under the overall guidance of the UNDP Rule of Law Chief Technical Advisor (CTA). • The work is expected to start upon contract signature. • The UNDP project team will organize briefing meetings with the expert and will be responsible for providing them with necessary materials related to the assignment in a timely manner. • The expert will rely on his/her own means of communication and transportation. Transportation and communication fees for the expert should be included in their financial offer. • The title rights, copyrights and all other rights whatsoever nature in any material produced under the provisions of this TOR will be vested exclusively in UNDP. UNDP has 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. • In the event of any delay, the expert 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; and • 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. DURATION OF WORK The assigned duration for this consultancy is 6 months. The mission is expected to commence immediately after contract signature and be completed within six months from the contract signature date. The time needed to review/comment/approve deliverables and outputs is (5) five working days. DUTY STATION The Digital Communications & Media Officer will be based in the Justice Palace Building of Beirut. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Cinema & Television, Communications, Journalism, Digital Media, or other related fields is required. • Experience: At least 5 years of progressive professional experience in video editing, post-production, digital content creation, and social media management. • Language: Fluency in Arabic and English. “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 for Digital Communications & Media Officer: https://vacancies.my-soc.org/apply/20261101084647/VACANCY-6AE6FC77D762D 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.