National Consultant

Client of United Nation careers

1. Background and Objective

Lebanon s conflict-affected areas have suffered repeated cycles of destruction, displacement, and economic marginalization. The protracted impact of war has weakened livelihoods, increased aid dependency, and reduced social trust. In response, the Ministry of Social Affairs (MoSA), in partnership with the United Nations, seeks to initiate a foundational phase aimed at understanding local realities and preparing for more organized and sustainable recovery interventions.

2. Duties and Responsibilities

To meet the set objectives, the individual consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

• Desk Review: Rapid analysis of available data on informal labor markets, poverty, and livelihood shifts.
• Area Selection: In the inception phase, the area for the study will be determined by the consultant and the team at MoSA and the UN.
• Field Study:
  • In-depth interviews with vulnerable households and relevant stakeholders.
  • Focus group discussions with youth, women, and local actors (municipality, cooperatives).
• Documentation: Production of a 15-page policy brief with key recommendations for future programming.

Target groups

• Unemployed youth in marginalized or remote areas.
• Female-headed households that lost income earners due to the conflict.
• Long-term social safety net beneficiaries with no productive opportunities.
• Residents of rural or border villages that remained inhabited yet underserved.

Methodology

• Low-cost, high-depth, field-based learning.
• Emphasis on participatory, gender-sensitive, and context-specific tools.
• Implementation facilitated via MoSA s Social Development Centers.