Cybersecurity Legal expert Consultant

1. Request:
   Justice Without Frontiers is seeking the services of a qualified Consultant with expertise in cybersecurity law, policy, or strategy to develop a comprehensive legal and/or strategic framework on cybersecurity and bullying in Lebanon. The consultant will carry out this task through a structured methodology that includes a desk review, key informant interviews (KIIs), and focus group discussions (FGDs). The findings and proposed recommendations will be presented and discussed in a stakeholder roundtable to ensure validation and alignment with local needs.
2. Scope of work and deliverables
   
   The Consultant will be responsible for:

• Conducting a desk review of existing legal texts, national strategies, regulations, and relevant international standards concerning cybersecurity and digital rights.
• Mapping key stakeholders involved in cybersecurity governance in Lebanon, including public institutions, private sector, and civil society.
• Designing and conducting key informant interviews (KIIs) with government officials, legal experts, cybersecurity professionals, and civil society representatives.
• Organizing and facilitating focus group discussions (FGDs) with relevant groups, such as legal practitioners, journalists, youth, activists, or vulnerable communities affected by cybersecurity risks.
• Analyzing collected data to identify legal and strategic gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for policy improvement.
• Drafting a law and/or strategic framework that cover one of the findings
• Presenting the draft findings in a stakeholder roundtable to solicit feedback and finalize recommendations.

3. Skills and Experience required:

• Advanced degree in Law, Public Policy, Cybersecurity, Human Rights, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in legal or policy research, strategic planning, or digital rights
• Proven experience conducting qualitative research including KIIs and FGDs
• Familiarity with the Lebanese legal and institutional context related to technology and cybersecurity
• Excellent analytical, writing, and facilitation skills
• Experience working with NGOs or international organizations is an asset