Strategic Advisory and Coordination Expert – Ministry of Environment

POSITION INFORMATION

- VA No.: UNDP/LBN/VA26/150

- Position Title: Strategic Advisory and Coordination Expert – Ministry of Environment

- Duty Station: Home-based with regular coordination meetings in the Ministry of Environment in Beirut,

as required.

- Duration: 3 months (without exceeding 15 working days per month).

- Vacancy Date of Issue: 26 August 2026

- Vacancy Closure Date: 02 September 2026

- National or International consultancy: National consultancy

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BACKGROUND

For over six years, Lebanon has been facing a prolonged economic, financial, and social crisis. The country experienced multiple shocks, including economic and financial collapse, the COVID-19 pandemic, the Beirut Port explosion, and, most recently, an armed conflict lasting more than a year that caused extensive damage and losses. These developments led to a severe economic contraction, depreciation of the Lebanese pound, soaring inflation, fiscal imbalances, and a sharp decline in the real value of income, particularly affecting public-sector employees. As a result, state institutions have been struggling to deliver on their mandates due to a lack of financial resources and a significant loss of skilled professionals in the public sector. Against this backdrop, the capacity for evidence-based policymaking, regulation, and the delivery of priorities has been severely constrained by the crises. While the election of a president and the formation of a new government mark a positive political turning point, the state continues to face major resource and capacity constraints in responding to the crisis, supporting post-conflict recovery, and addressing structural challenges. At the same time, there is limited visibility over development aid directed to Lebanon. Since the 2019 collapse, most donors have made funding conditional on broad reforms and progress toward an IMF agreement. As a result, only a small share of aid has been channelled through government systems. Most grants and loans remain off-budget, creating a disconnect between aid inflows and national public financial management. The Ministry of Environment (MoE) continues to face operational and coordination challenges that affect the consistency and efficiency of its internal processes and day-to-day functioning. Following the completion of initial institutional review work supported by UNDP, there is a need for focused technical assistance to support the Ministry in consolidating findings and facilitating structured follow-up actions. In this context, UNDP seeks to engage a national consultant to provide advisory support to the Ministry of Environment (MoE) on selected institutional, policy, and strategic priorities. The consultant will facilitate coordination and liaison between MoE, public institutions, and relevant stakeholders to support consultations, information exchange, and follow-up on the Ministry’s priorities. The consultant will also support the advancement of priority reforms identified by MoE, including the institutional and operational arrangements required to facilitate their implementation.

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

Under the guidance and supervision of UNDP’s Senior Economist/L-PARD Project Manager and in close coordination with the Ministry of Environment, the Institutional Support Expert will be responsible for the following: - Provide advisory support to MoE management on selected institutional, policy, and strategic priorities, including the preparation of technical inputs, analysis, and practical recommendations to inform decision-making and support the Ministry’s strategic direction. - Facilitate coordination and liaison between MoE, relevant public institutions, and key stakeholders to support consultations, information exchange, alignment of inputs, and effective follow-up on priority initiatives and Ministry objectives. - Support the advancement of priority reforms identified by MoE, including the institutional, technical, and operational support required to translate agreed priorities into concrete actions and facilitate their effective implementation EXPECTED OUTPUTS AND DELIVERABLES The consultant is expected to complete the above tasks and activities, noting that the total duration should not exceed three months, with a maximum of 15 working days per month. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS - The consultant will work under the overall guidance of the UNDP Senior Economist/L-PARD Project Manager and in close coordination with the Ministry of Environment. - UNDP will be responsible for providing the consultant with all necessary project-related materials in a timely, thorough, and transparent manner. UNDP will also be responsible for providing the necessary clarifications and facilitating the work. - Daily transportation between the consultant’s home and office shall be covered by the consultant. The consultant will rely on their own means of communication and transportation. DURATION OF WORK The assigned duration of this consultancy is three months. The assignment is expected to commence on 1 October 2026 and be completed by 30 December 2026. DUTY STATION The consultant will be home-based, with regular coordination meetings at the Ministry of Environment in Beirut, as required. STANDARD MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in public administration, Human Resources, Information and/or Business

Management, or a related field.

- Experience: At least 5 years of proven experience in management or business administration, including

responsibility for organizational operations, resource coordination, work planning, and delivery oversight.

- Language: Fluency in the Arabic and English languages (both written and oral).

“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 fo