Legal Assistant – Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform

About the role

The Legal Assistant will support the Office of the Minister of State for Administrative Reform in implementing Lebanon’s anti‑corruption reforms. Working within the Integrity in Action project, the consultant will provide legal analysis, drafting and coordination to strengthen the National Anti‑Corruption Strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct legal research on Lebanese anti‑corruption legislation, asset declaration, whistleblower protection and public procurement laws.
• Draft and review legal documents, policy briefs, and advisory notes for the Minister’s office.
• Assist in monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the National Anti‑Corruption Strategy.
• Prepare reports and briefing materials for senior officials and UNDP partners.
• Support coordination between oversight institutions and contribute to capacity‑building workshops.

Required profile

• Lebanese national with a law degree (LL.B. or equivalent).
• Minimum two years of experience in public‑sector legal work or anti‑corruption initiatives.
• Strong analytical and drafting abilities in both English and Arabic.
• Familiarity with Lebanese legal framework on transparency, asset declaration and public procurement.

Required skills

• Legal research
• Legal drafting

What we offer

• Four‑month fixed‑term consultancy (approximately 18 working days per month) based in Beirut.
• Opportunity to contribute directly to Lebanon’s governance and anti‑corruption reforms.
• Collaboration with UNDP and senior government officials.