Press Attaché & Senior Advisor to the Judicial Communication Unit

About the role

UNDP Lebanon is seeking a Press Attaché and Senior Advisor to the Judicial Communication Unit to support the President and members of the Higher Judicial Council (HJC) in managing external media relations, developing proactive communication strategies, mitigating media crises and launching public trust initiatives. The consultant manages day-to-day media operations and strategic communications under the guidance of the UNDP Rule of Law and Governance Chief Technical Advisor, coordinating with the HJC and designated Spokesperson Judges. The role is based in the Justice Palace Building in Beirut.

Key responsibilities

• Establish and run the HJC Judicial Communication Unit, including its structure, workflows and coordination with spokesperson judges and external media.
• Develop a general media approach for the HJC, turn complex legal rulings into accessible messages for journalists and civil society, and draft educational articles and awareness materials.
• Serve as the main contact for media inquiries, filter and respond to journalists, and draft, edit and distribute press releases, media advisories and official statements under the clearance of the Spokesperson Judge(s).
• Support press conferences, briefings and media appearances, and review all media content before publication on official channels and social platforms.
• Monitor misinformation across news outlets and social platforms, draft corrective statements, and coordinate daily with the Communication Unit and spokesperson judges.

Required profile

• Master's degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Media Studies or a related field.
• At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in journalism, media relations, TV/radio production or institutional communications.
• Fluency in Arabic.
• Ability to work independently and cover travel and communication costs; government employees must be able to take unpaid leave.

The consultancy lasts 6 months (no more than 12 working days per month), starting after contract signature. Applications are made online via the UNDP vacancies portal with a CV or P11 form, three references and a graduation certificate, in English only.