Senior Reporting and M&E Consultant

VA No.: UNDP/LBN/VA25/116

Position Title: Senior Reporting and M&E Consultant

Duty Station: Based in Beirut with frequent site visits to North, Bekaa, Mount Lebanon and the South.

Duration: 12 months (18 working days per month).

Contract Type: Consultancy

Vacancy Date of Issue: 18 November 2025

Vacancy Closure Date: 24 November 2025

National or International consultancy: National (LEBANESE NATIONALS ONLY)

BACKGROUND

Lebanon continues to confront an unprecedented financial and economic crisis, exacerbated by a long history of violence, volatility, and social inequality. This crisis has deeply undermined the subsistence capacity of already vulnerable populations. The country remains home to the largest numbers of refugees per capita in the world, with approximately 1.5 million displaced Syrians, 31,400 Palestine refugees from Syria, 35,000 Lebanese returnees, and a pre-existing population of 174,422 Palestine refugees residing in 12 official refugee camps and 156 gatherings. Moreover, the geopolitical environment continues to deteriorate, which poses risks for new displacement waves. This multi-layered crisis has had devastating impacts on Lebanon’s social, economic, and environmental capital, and increasingly threatens the country's social cohesion and stability.

Communities hosting large numbers of displaced populations face compounded challenges due to inadequate institutional capacities, dwindling resources, and a lack of effective collective approaches to managing the crisis. These communities are grappling with the consequences of the Syrian displacement crisis, which has been further exacerbated since 2019 by a severe economic, fiscal, and governance meltdown. Additionally, the increasing pressures from climate change have intensified these vulnerabilities. This state-of-affairs weakens the ability of local communities to cope with the immediate impacts of the crisis, such as service breakdowns, rising poverty, and growing tensions between and within communities. These challenges, in turn, limit their capacity to pursue a sustainable development path, particularly as durable solutions to the displacement crisis remain elusive.

In response to these challenges, the Lebanon Host Community Support Project – Phase 2 (LHSP 2.0) builds upon the lessons learned from the original LHSP project, which has been implemented since 2014. LHSP 2.0 seeks to anchor stabilization activities within a more integrated local development framework. It focuses on working at the area-based level within clusters and unions, with a strong emphasis on strengthening municipal capacities to enhance the sustainability and impact of stabilization efforts.

At the local level, LHSP 2.0 aims to bolster the coping and sustainable development capacities of host communities. Its key objectives are to create a more enabling environment for mitigating and preventing tensions by:

• Reducing competition over public services, livelihood, and economic opportunities: This is achieved by supporting the maintenance and expansion of service delivery and creating economic opportunities, especially in the context of the significant incapacitation of both public and private sectors.
  • Providing conflict-sensitive and inclusive dialogue and decision-making spaces: These spaces allow local communities to engage in peaceful discussions, identify common interests, and collaboratively chart a path towards a sustainable future.

The Local Development for Stabilization project (LDP) further complements the objectives of LHSP 2.0 by enhancing local governance, capacity building, and economic resilience across Lebanon. This initiative focuses

on the long-term recovery and stability of host communities, ensuring that development strategies are inclusive, sustainable, and responsive to the complex needs of both displaced and host populations. By fostering an environment where local governments and communities can manage development processes effectively, LDP seeks to integrate economic, social, and environmental resilience at the community level.

Together, the LHSP 2.0 and LDP projects are critical in addressing Lebanon's multi-dimensional vulnerabilities and ensuring the country’s capacity for sustainable, inclusive recovery. They aim to create a harmonious, integrated approach to local development that not only addresses immediate needs but also builds resilience for the future.

SCOPE OF WORK, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSED ANALYTICAL WORK

Under the supervision of Project Specialist, and in close coordination with the Area Managers, the Senior Reporting and M&E Consultant will be responsible for designing and implementing M&E frameworks, collecting and analyzing project data, preparing regular progress donor reports, and providing technical support to ensure effective monitoring and reporting of the LHSP and LDS project activities. To ensure proper implementation of the projects the Senior Reporting and M&E Consultant will perform the following functions:

1. Monitoring and Evaluation
   • Lead the design, implementation, and updating of the LHSP/LDP Monitoring, Review, and Evaluation framework to ensure evidence-based planning and reporting.
   • Oversee quality assurance for all donor reports, evaluations, and performance assessments, ensuring compliance with UNDP standards and donor requirements.
   • Review and quality-control all monitoring and evaluation deliverables (TORs, inception reports, final evaluation reports) to ensure alignment with UNDP Evaluation Guidelines and LHSP objectives.
   • Develop and update the LHSP / LDP Risk Log, ensuring that risks are properly categorized, analyzed, and mitigation measures are identified.
   • Support the preparation of ROAR, IRRF, IATI, and QA reporting requirements on the Quantum+ platform.
   • Provide technical inputs for LHSP / LDP’s results frameworks, indicators, and reporting.
   • Contribute to strengthening data collection systems, including coordination with field teams and implementing partners to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
   • Provide M&E-related guidance, tools, and capacity-building sessions to LHSP / LDP staff and implementing partners.

Reporting

• Lead the preparation, consolidation, and quality assurance of donor quarterly, annual, and final reports, ensuring consistency between narrative, financial, and results-based sections.
  • Review and clear all concept notes and project proposals for quality control prior to submission to donors.
  • Contribute to the preparation of corporate reports for HQ and Regional Bureau (including the CO Annual Report, CPD Results Framework, and QA reviews).
  • Support the Project Specialist in drafting strategic communication and visibility inputs to donors and HQ on LHSP/LDP achievements and results.

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 12 months (number of working days should not exceed 18 working days per month).

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

• With day-to-day management by the Project Specialist, the Senior Reporting and M&E Consultant will coordinate with the Area Managers.
• 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. The Senior Reporting and M&E Consultant will rely on his/her own means of communication and transportation.

DURATION OF WORK

The assigned duration for this consultancy is 12 months.

• The mission is expected to commence the 7th of January 2026, and to be completed by the 31st of December 2026.
• The time needed to review/ comment/ approve deliverables and outputs is (5) five working days.

DUTY STATION

Senior Reporting and M&E Consultant will be based in Beirut with frequent site visits to North, Bekaa, Mount Lebanon and the South.

STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A bachelor’s degree a minimum of 10 years’ experience or a Graduate degree with 8 years’ experience in Development Studies, International Relations, Social Studies, or related fields.

Experiences:

• At least 2 years of experience in work with UN agencies is an advantage.

Other Assets:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to plan and prioritize own workload;
• Ability to assume responsibility and to coordinate with others;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Attention to detail and ability to handle tasks accurately;
• Ability to work under pressure with a team spirit.
• Displays sensitivity and adaptability.

Language:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic.

How to apply

1. Personal CV, indicating all past experience from similar projects, as well as the contact details (email and telephone number);

   Link to Apply: https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20251118161340/PqxXp0w1sYBNhyIeRo5m2M8uk

2. To review the full Terms of Reference (TOR), please follow link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RLG114ax48CE6KYkoi1zjJFzV6rGO4_N/view?usp=sharing

3. Use the English language only.

4. indicate clear years of experience with each job (Month/Year)

5. 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.

6. Only candidates who are short-listed will be contacted.

7. 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.