Advocacy Consultant

1. Background

“Let Us Vote Lebanon” is a national initiative that aims to empower Lebanese citizens, especially first-time voters, youth, women, and other marginalized groups, to engage meaningfully and effectively in the 2026 parliamentary elections through targeted political education, anti-misinformation efforts, and inclusive capacity building that support both informed voting and political participation, including candidacy.

As part of this initiative, the project seeks to raise public awareness about the electoral process, the importance of citizen engagement, and the collective responsibility in safeguarding democracy.

2. Objective

LADE is seeking an Advocacy Expert to support its voter education campaign by developing and executing initiatives that promote democratic elections in Lebanon. Given the significant role of media in shaping public opinion, the consultant will also lead media-related advocacy efforts to maximize outreach and impact, in collaboration with LADE’s media and communications department.

3. Scope of Work

The Advocacy Expert will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Developing and implementing an advocacy strategy for the project.
• Leading LADE’s media and public relations efforts to raise awareness.
• Collaborating with LADE’s team to translate research into accessible and compelling advocacy materials.
• Providing regular progress reports and impact assessments on advocacy efforts.

4. Duration and Payment

The Advocacy Expert will be recruited on a consultancy basis for the whole period of the project (5 months), working a set number of days per month.

Payment will be based on the number of days worked, in accordance with LADE’s consultancy rates.

6. Qualifications and Experience

• At least 10 years of experience in advocacy or communications, preferably in the fields of democracy and governance.
• Strong media and public relations experience, including established connections with journalists and media outlets.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement advocacy campaigns with measurable impact.
• Knowledge of Lebanon’s political and electoral landscape.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.