Local Peace Building Consultant – MSLD & Youth Support

About the role

The Local Peace Building Consultant will support UNDP’s “Peace Building in Lebanon” project by strengthening the Mechanism for Stability and Local Development (MSLD) and the Youth Leadership Programme (YLP) in the Bekaa and Baalbeck‑Hermel governorates. Working primarily from home, the consultant will travel to field sites to facilitate community‑based peace infrastructure and youth activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in establishing and capacitating local peace committees to perform early‑warning and conflict‑mitigation functions.
• Facilitate dialogue between municipalities, community actors, and youth groups to promote inclusive leadership and social cohesion.
• Design and implement quick, soft‑impact activities that involve women and youth, aligned with MSLD and YLP objectives.
• Support the development of local peace strategies and strategic interventions in conflict‑prone areas hosting Syrian refugees.
• Provide regular reporting and documentation of activities, outcomes, and lessons learned.

Required profile

• Lebanese national with proven experience in community development, peace building, or youth programmes.
• Strong understanding of the Syrian crisis impact on Lebanese social stability.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with ability to work independently and travel to remote sites.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Required skills

• No specific technical skills required.

What we offer

• Six‑month consultancy (18 working days per month) with home‑based work and field travel.
• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact UNDP peace building initiative.