Position: Mobile Telecom Governance Researcher
Organization: SMEX
Location: Beirut, Lebanon (Hybrid)
Type: Consultancy (4 months)
Compensation: $3,000 (paid upon deliverables)
Application: Rolling basis until filled
SMEX is seeking a qualified researcher to lead a governance-focused project aimed at reforming Lebanon’s mobile telecommunications sector. The role involves comprehensive analysis of the sector’s governance structure to promote transparency, reduce corruption, and support systemic reforms through actionable recommendations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop a research framework and phased work plan
- Map governance structures, decision-making processes, and accountability mechanisms
- Analyze international best practices and propose a tailored governance model for Lebanon
- Collaborate with legal and telecom experts to define a public management framework
- Conduct interviews with stakeholders including government officials, civil society, and oversight bodies
- Produce detailed policy recommendations, organizational charts, and advocacy materials
Qualifications:
- Proven expertise in governance, legal frameworks, and telecom sector dynamics
- Strong research skills (qualitative and quantitative)
- Experience in policy writing and stakeholder engagement
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Social Sciences, or a relevant field
- Familiarity with SMEX’s mission and human rights-centered approach
Skills:
- Strategic thinking
- Effective communication
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Time management and reliability
For further information or application please see SMEX ’s website.
