Key Expert – Maternal and Child Health Expert (Cat. II)

Project: Technical Assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Health – Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Governance.
Location: Damascus, Syria
Indicative Start Date: 9 December 2026
Implementation Period: 14 months (indicative end date: 9 February 2028)

NTU International is currently identifying qualified experts for the EU-funded project “Technical Assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Health – Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Governance.”

The assignment aims to support the institutional strengthening and governance capacities of the Syrian Ministry of Health, contributing to more effective institutional performance, evidence-based decision-making, accountability and sustainable capacity development.

In this context, we are seeking a highly qualified Key Expert – Maternal and Child Health Expert (Cat. II) to provide strategic and technical support to the Syrian Ministry of Health in strengthening maternal and child health services, nutrition programming,



health systems and evidence-based policy and programme development, particularly within Syria's humanitarian and early-recovery context.

Qualifications and Skills Required
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, or a related field.
• Robust project management, organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to motivate and support project teams and government counterparts.
• Strong relationship-building, communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a high degree of cultural sensitivity.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

General Professional Experience
• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in development, public Health, or nutrition, with a focus on health systems strengthening in the Syrian context.

Specific Professional Experience
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