Operation Specialist Jobs in Lebanon

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> Result of Service<br>The consultant is expected to draft a paper that develops a framework outlining the key determinants for advancing care reforms and systems.<br> Work Location<br>Remote<br> Expected duration<br>3 months<br> Duties and Responsibilities<br>Background Around the world, societies and economies are undergoing socio-demographic changes such as ageing populations, low fertility rates, urbanization, increased migration, widespread crises and conflicts, and climate change, which have all intensified the demand for care. However, while gaining global importance, care work still remains invisible and undervalued, often relegated to informal and unpaid labour, disproportionately borne by women, thus hindering their empowerment. Although this trend is observed globally, it is particularly acute in the Arab region where women undertake 80 to 90 per cent of all unpaid care work and spend 4.7 times more time than men on these responsibilities, exceeding the global average of 3.62 . Unpaid care work hinders women’s visibility and participation in public economic and political spheres as well as in decision-making processes in the Arab region. The disproportionate unpaid care work undertaken by women limits their economic engagement and opportunities, as it makes it challenging for them to balance work and family responsibilities. Additionally, women often face gender stereotypes, limited professional development opportunities, and an institutional culture that marginalizes their contributions. Women’s economic and political participation in the region remain low compared to global averages. In 2025, women’s labour force participation was only 19 per cent, less than half the global average of 49 per cent, making it the lowest rate worldwide . Women’s political representation shows a similarly stark gap. In December 2025, women held only 27 per cent of national parliamentary seats globally, with an even lower share in the Middle East and North Africa at around 16 per cent, the lowest in the world . However, there has been growing regional momentum realizing gains in the care economy with many countries in the Arab region offering instructive examples of care reforms. Nevertheless, these reforms are often sector-specific, focusing on one policy area such as labour without approaching care in a holistic manner interconnected across different sectors and policy areas. Within this context, understanding the political economy which examines how social, economic, and political factors shape care policies and systems becomes a pressing priority. Building on these reform efforts in the Arab region and looking at breakthroughs in care policymaking globally, including Latin America which has been particularly active in advancing comprehensive care systems, it is increasingly important to understand how care, often framed solely as a gender equality issue, intersects with other major development issues and policy domains. This highlights the regional need for policies that recognize care as a central element of sustainable economies and redistribute it among different stakeholders including the state. Ongoing inter-regional collaboration between UN regional commissions, namely ESCWA and the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) including through a project on advancing care policies for transformative recovery in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific and the Arab states, seeks to draw lessons from Latin American countries’ experiences in advancing comprehensive care systems. Given the inherent political nature of care policymaking, it is essential to understand what prompts political actors to prioritize care. A key driver is awareness around the critical role care plays in society and its far-reaching implications for economic and social well-being. When care is made visible as a cross-cutting issue that affects economic growth, labour force participation, health outcomes, social cohesion, and gender equality, it is more likely to gain traction in political discourse and influence the selection of policy instruments, thereby driving change in laws, budgets, and institutional support for care systems. Objective and methodology ESCWA seeks to hire a consultant to assist in drafting a paper, in collaboration with ECLAC, that thoroughly examines the factors and determinants behind care reforms, investigating the political economy of care in the Arab region and relating it to Latin America’s experience. The paper will draw on experiences from both Latin American and Arab countries to demonstrate the importance of moving beyond fragmented care reform policies towards comprehensive care systems. It will build on the recommendations provided by experts during ESCWA’s Expert Group Meeting on the Political Economy of Care Policies: Determinants for Reform in the Arab Region organized in July 2026. Tasks and responsibilities The consultant will be responsible for the following tasks: - Desk review: undertake a desk review of available successful and as well as unachieved experiences in advancing care policies and systems from Latin America and the Arab region; - Based on the results of the desk review, undertake consultations with relevant stakeholders on the main determinants, challenges or barriers which they have faced while working on advancing care policies and systems; - Review the results of consultations with relevant stakeholders from the Arab region on the main determinants, challenges or barriers which they have faced while working on advancing care policies and systems; - Propose the elements and dynamics among key determinants to advance care policies and systems and draw lessons for future policy making and reforms on care while taking into account the discussions and recommendations of the Expert Group Meeting above mentioned. - Suggest a detailed outline to be validated and agreed upon with ESCWA’s team in consultation with ECLAC; - Based on the agreed outline, prepare the first draft of the paper to be reviewed by ESCWA’s team; - Prepare a final draft based on the comments and recommendations provided by ESCWA and ECLAC’s teams. Supervision: The consultant will work Under the direct supervision of the Social Affairs Officer responsible for the care economy stream at the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA) Ms. Rouba ARJA, and overall guidance of the gender Justice, Population and Inclusive Development cluster leader. The consultant is expected to provide regular updates on the work progress.<br> Qualifications/special skills<br>A master’s degree in economy, or sociology, or law or gender studies or related area is required. A PhD in one of these fields is desirable. All candidates must submit a copy of the required educational degree. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. A minimum of 10 years of professional work experience in areas related to public policy making is required. Previous experience in social policy reform and changes is required. Previous experience in working on care policies is desirable.<br> Languages<br>English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat; and Arabic is a working language of ESCWA. For this position, fluency in English is required. Knowledge of Spanish and/or Arabic is desirable. Note: “Fluency” equals a rating of ‘fluent’ in all four areas (speak, read, write, and understand) and “Knowledge of” equals a rating of ‘confident’ in two of the four areas.<br> Additional Information<br>Not available.<br> No Fee<br>THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). THE UNITED NATIONS DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.<br><br><br> </div>

<h2 class="h5">Job description</h2> <div class="t-break" data-jb-field="description"> <span>Place: Beirut, Lebanon Starting date: 1st, September 2026 Duration of contract: 12 months Closing date for applications: 12th August 2026 Humanity &amp; Inclusion is an independent and impartial aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion, conflict and disaster.<br> The organisation works alongside people with disabilities and vulnerable populations, taking action and bearing witness in order to respond to their essential needs, improve their living conditions and promote respect for their dignity and fundamental rights.<br> Since its creation in 1982, HI has run development &amp; humanitarian projects in more than 55 countries and responded to numerous emergencies.<br> Today, we have a budget of approximately 200 million euros, with 4,000 employees worldwide At Handicap International-Humanity &amp; Inclusion, we truly believe in the importance of inclusion and diversity within our organisation.<br> This is why we are engaged to a disability policy to encourage the inclusion and integration of people with disabilities.<br> Please indicate if you require any special accommodation, even at the first interview.<br> For more information about the organisation.<br> JOB CONTEXT: Despite the announcement of a ceasefire, the situation in Lebanon remains unstable, with localized incidents, including strikes reported in southern Lebanon.<br> The June 2026 ceasefire has allowed for partial and phased returns of displaced populations, particularly in areas where active hostilities have subsided.<br> The situation is compounded by Lebanon ongoing macroeconomic and institutional crisis which continues to limit recover capacity.<br> High poverty levels, currency instability, and weakened public service delivery systems have left both host communities and displaced populations with reduced coping capacity and limited access to services.<br> In this constraint environment, HI, who has been present in Lebanon 1992, has been able to adapt its programming to the specific emergencies onset as well as keeping some of its long-standing development focus.<br> HI is managing activities covering the following thematics: Health and prevention for the provision of multi-disciplinary rehabilitation services (post operative care, physiotherapy, assistive devices, prosthetics and orthotics and psycho-social support).<br> Inclusive education Inclusive humanitarian action Humanitarian Mine Action, including clearance, advocacy, NTS (non-technical survey) and TS (technical survey), and Education to the risks and effects caused by conventional weapons (including mines, explosive remnants of war and small arms light weapons).<br> Emergency preparedness &amp; basic needs (integrated response through non-food items / hygiene kits etc.<br>; including the support to humanitarian actors via the ALTAS platform when required).<br> The actual intervention was so far managed based on a mix partnership with local structures and organizations, and direct implementation projects.<br> YOUR MISSION: Reporting to the Regional Director, the Country Manager contributes to the implementation of Humanity &amp; Inclusion's mandate and strategy within his/her program.<br> He/she ensures that the quality and impact of the program's activities are optimized through a system of delegation with appropriate control mechanisms.<br> He/she shares responsibility with all other HI managers for the sound management and smooth running of the overall organization, through paradigm shifts.<br> Responsibility 1: In the country where he/she is based, the Country Manager is the legal representative of the entire HI organization internally and externally and promotes a high-level reputation and a positive image of HI.<br> Responsibility 2: The Country Manager deploys the whole of HI's mandate and strategy in his/her country, alongside the operational partners, institutions and/or donors, and contributes to steering the organizational transformation in line with the "Simplification", "Shared Services" and "ROOTS" projects.<br> This involves implementing the program's operational strategy.<br> In the event of an emergency, he/she will assume responsibilities in line with the defined intervention framework.<br> Responsibility 3: He/she ensures compliance with its budgetary framework (including pooled funds) and the application of HI's policies and frameworks (safeguarding, commitment thresholds, security, human resources, risk management, etc.<br>). Responsibility 4: In his/her country, he/she actively monitors and analyses changes in the environment to identify risks and opportunities.<br> Responsibility 5: He/she represents the organization and communicates on its behalf according to a plan defined with the Regional Director.<br> Responsibility 6: In crisis situations, he/she assumes the responsibilities assigned to him/her by the specific response frameworks.<br> CHARACTERISTICS OF THE POSITION: The country Manager position is based in Beirut, the capital, but is expected to travel across the country where HI has several bases (notably, Aley (Mount Lebanon) or Nabatieh (South Lebanon) for instance).<br> The security context is very volatile with daily air strikes in the south, regular drones fly-over and evacuation orders on regular basis.<br> While the location of HI office and guesthouse are located in a relative safe area of Beirut, one has to be prepared to have to move out rapidly if needed.<br> A comprehensive security system is in place, under the direct management of the country director to ensure the safety of the team.<br> The life is Beirut could be seen as “easy” in a way with access to restaurants, sports facilities or cultural events but as precise above, it’s a stressful environment where one has to take some time off.<br> Electricity supply has improved but rely mostly on public generators; medical services are available At HI, the conditions offered are up to your commitment and adapted to the context of your mission: Join the team 12months International contract starting from 1st, September 2026; The international contract provides social cover adapted to your situation: Unemployment insurance benefits for EU nationals; Pension scheme; Medical coverage with 50% of employee contribution; Repatriation insurance paid by HI; Salary from 2986€ gross/month upon experience; Perdiem: 879€ net/month - paid in the field Hardship: 500 € net/month paid with your salary; Paid leaves: 25 days per year; R&amp;R: according to the level of the mission 5 days every 8 weeks Position: Unaccompanied: Payment for travel costs (air ticket &amp; visa) and transport of your personal effects; A child allowance of 100€ per month, per child (from the second child) paid in the field; Housing: Individual taken in charge by HI; You are autonomous You are able to adapt and shift activities You are responsive to sudden emergencies onset You have knowledge on mine action and you can manage military team members You can navigate complex national government authorities You can lead a team under a considerable stress (multiple internal displacement among our team members) while remaining calm You can live in a unsecured environment (Beirut) and travel across the country in unsafe location, in particular the South of the country You can do some aggressive fundraising, keep regular contacts with donors in country and the region You can represent actively HI into the humanitarian coordination foras (NGO &amp; UN)</span> </div>