Electoral Research Consultant

Vacancy Announcement

Organization: UNDP Lebanon, through Stars Orbit Consultants and Management Development (SOC).

VA No.UNDP/LBN/VA25/125
Position Title: Electoral Research Consultant
Duty Station: Beirut - Lebanon
Duration: Seven (7) Months
Contract Type: Consultancy
Vacancy Date of Issue: 23 November 2025
Vacancy Closure Date: 26 November 2025
National or International consultancy: National (LEBANEASE NATIONALS ONLY)

To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link: https://lnkd.in/dYhQUQZQ

TERMS AND CONDITIONS TO APPLY

1. CV or P11 Form including 3 references must be submitted online in PDF along with your Education Graduation Certificate.
2. Use English language only.
3. indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)
4. 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.
5. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.
6. 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.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree in political science, Law, International Affairs, or any other relevant field with a minimum of 4 years’ experience or a master’s degree with 2 years’ experience
Experiences:
• Professional experience in legal research, analysis, and review of electoral laws, decrees, and circulars, with demonstrated understanding of Lebanon’s electoral and administrative frameworks.
• Professional experience drafting or advising on legal instruments, decrees, and administrative circulars governing electoral processes, including coordination with national institutions responsible for elections or legislative affairs.
• Professional experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or public authorities, preferably in contexts involving legal reform, governance, or policy advisory work.
• Proven ability to translate complex legal frameworks into practical recommendations and to produce high-quality analytical and drafting outputs under tight deadlines and sensitive political conditions.

Language:

Strong verbal and written communication skills Arabic.

Background

UNDP Lebanese Electoral Assistance and Parliament Support Project (LEAPS) has the main objective to promote democracy and human rights in Lebanon through the conduct of transparent, free and inclusive national and local elections, technical assistance to legal framework reforms and parliamentary processes as well as an important crosscutting component focused on electoral reforms and innovations, political participation and gender equality. Through a multi-component approach, the project has the intended outcomes of providing technical assistance and support in the following key electoral areas: 1) support to the electoral management and administration, 2) support to the campaign supervision and electoral monitoring, 3) enhanced electoral dispute resolution process, 4) promoting the adoption of key electoral reforms leading to enhanced participation, inclusion, and transparency, and 5) institutional support to the parliament.

In the context of preparation for the upcoming May 2026 parliamentary elections, the Ministry of Interior and Municipalities (MOIM), through the Directorate-General of Political Affairs and Refugees (DGPAR), which holds responsibility for electoral management, has requested project support for the recruitment of an electoral research consultant. This consultant will play a critical role in supporting the development of legal frameworks for the elections, specifically by drafting decrees, circulars, and statements related to electoral procedures and processes.

The consultant will be tasked with conducting comprehensive research on national best practices, reviewing existing election laws, and drafting the necessary legal documents to guide election officials in the management of the 2026 Parliamentary elections. This will include preparing legal guidelines for key election processes, such as candidate registration, polling station operations, ballot handling. The consultant will ensure that the drafted decrees and circulars are clear and legally sound contributing to the successful and transparent management of the election. The consultant's work will ensure that the electoral framework is robust, practical, and well-understood by all stakeholders, enabling smooth and effective operations on election day.

Scope of work, responsibilities and description of the proposed analytical work

Under the supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA) and in coordination with the LEAPS team, the Electoral Research Consultant will support project delivery through the following functions:

1. Support in conducting research and review of existing electoral laws, decrees, statements, and circulars to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the current legal framework governing elections.
2. Support in drafting new decrees and circulars informed by previous parliamentary election periods and aligned with electoral calendar milestones.
3. Ensure that all draft documents are consistent with the existing legal framework and responsive to the national electoral context.
4. Support in preparing draft content covering key electoral processes, including candidate registration, polling station management, ballot handling, and security procedures.
5. Incorporate feedback from relevant stakeholders and revise drafts to ensure legal soundness, practicality, and clarity.
6. Support in finalizing the decrees and circulars after ensuring full alignment with applicable legal, procedural, and policy requirements.
7. Submit the finalized versions for review and approval by the competent authorities
8. Provide legal and procedural support in the supervision and implementation of the candidate registration period.
9. Support in drafting additional post-election-related legal guidelines, standard operating procedures, or policy notes as required.

Expected Outputs and Deliverables

The Consultant is expected to submit a monthly progress report undertaking the above tasks and activities under the TOR noting that the total duration should not exceed 7 months (number of working days should not exceed 16 working days per month).

Institutional arrangements

• With day-to-day management by the CTA or designated mandated representative(s).
• UNDP will be responsible for providing the contractor with all necessary materials related to the project in a timely thorough and transparent manner. UNDP will be also responsible to provide clarifications and facilitation of the work.
• Day to Day transportation from home to office (& vice versa) shall be covered by the Consultant’s own means.

Duration of work

1. The assigned duration for this consultancy is 7 months.

• The mission is expected to commence the 1st of December 2025, and to be completed by the 30th of June 2026.
• The time needed to review/ comment/ approve deliverables and outputs is (5) five working days.

Duty station

The Electoral Research Consultant will be based in Beirut.

1. Requirements for experience and qualifications
2. Academic Qualifications and Years of experience:
   1. A bachelor’s degree in political science, Law, International Affairs, or any other relevant field with a minimum of 4 years’ experience or a master’s degree with 2 years’ experience.
   2. Professional experience in legal research, analysis, and review of electoral laws, decrees, and circulars, with demonstrated understanding of Lebanon’s electoral and administrative frameworks.
   3. Professional experience drafting or advising on legal instruments, decrees, and administrative circulars governing electoral processes, including coordination with national institutions responsible for elections or legislative affairs.
   4. Professional experience working with UN agencies, international organizations, or public authorities, preferably in contexts involving legal reform, governance, or policy advisory work.
   5. Proven ability to translate complex legal frameworks into practical recommendations and to produce high-quality analytical and drafting outputs under tight deadlines and sensitive political conditions.

Other Assets:

• Demonstrates the ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a dynamic and challenging environment.
• Proven ability to perform efficiently and maintain accuracy while working under pressure.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in Arabic.

How to apply

To apply for this position please choose one of the two options below:
1. Link to Apply: https://lnkd.in/drBnVGcZ

2. You can send your CV with the cover letter to this email: jobs@starsorbit.org

“The Personnel will be covered with Health insurance Personal accident insurance; the fees shall be deducted from personnel's monthly payment”.