Maternal and Child Health Expert

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, SyriaIndicative Start Date: 9 December 2026Implementation 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 RequiredBachelor's degree or higher in Public Health, Nutrition, Maternal and Child Health, or a related field.Strong 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 ExperienceMinimum 10 years of professional experience in development, public Health, or nutrition, with a focus on health systems strengthening in the Syrian context.Specific Professional Experience3–5 years of experience in a senior technical role providing strategic guidance for large-scale, multi-partner nutrition or health programmes.Experience working in the public health/nutrition sector in Syria, with a demonstrable understanding of health systems and the humanitarian-development nexus.Demonstrated professional experience in maternal and child health and/or nutrition.Proven track record of providing strategic technical advice and translating evidence into policy and programmatic decisions.Significant experience reviewing technical programme designs, theories of change and implementation plans.Experience working on large-scale, multi-country or multi-partner donor-funded programmes, including programmes implemented or funded by organisations such as UNICEF, WFP or UNFPA.Language RequirementsEnglish: Good written and verbal communication skills – mandatory.Arabic: Proficiency is considered an asset.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply and upload your CV via LinkedIn or send to recruitment@ntu.eu. Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted due to the large amount of applicants.