Senior Mediation Advisor – National Consultant (Home‑Based)

About the role

UN Women is seeking a Senior Mediation Advisor to provide strategic and technical expertise for a Track 1.5 dialogue process in Lebanon. The consultant will work remotely, supporting the design, facilitation and documentation of high‑level, gender‑responsive dialogue initiatives that advance the Women, Peace and Security agenda.

Key responsibilities

• Advise the UN Women Representative on the design, positioning and implementation of the Track 1.5 dialogue, ensuring alignment with WPS priorities and the Lebanese political context.
• Develop the dialogue architecture, define objectives, sequence sessions, and propose facilitation approaches that build confidence and consensus.
• Conduct political and stakeholder analyses to identify risks, opportunities and entry points for adaptive programming.
• Design, facilitate and moderate high‑level dialogue sessions and retreats using conflict‑sensitive, gender‑responsive mediation methods.
• Produce analytical outputs such as strategies, concept notes, facilitation plans, briefing notes, background papers, talking points, meeting summaries, outcome documents and final reports.

Required profile

• Extensive experience in mediation, conflict‑sensitive dialogue and gender‑responsive approaches.
• Deep knowledge of the Women, Peace and Security agenda and its application in Lebanon or similar contexts.
• Proven ability to conduct political and stakeholder analysis and to translate findings into actionable recommendations.
• Strong analytical writing skills and experience producing high‑quality policy‑oriented documents.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to influence inclusive peacebuilding processes at a national level.
• Collaboration with senior UN Women officials and regional experts.
• Flexible home‑based work arrangement.