National Health Planning and Policy Advisor

NTU International A/S; New Delhi; Remote; INR 11,429,000 - 17,143,000; Full time

Job summary

NTU International A/S seeks a qualified Key Expert – National Health Planning and Policy Advisor (Cat. II) to support the Syrian Ministry of Health through an EU-funded initiative focused on strengthening institutional capacity and governance.

The role covers health-sector planning, policy development, budgeting, results-based monitoring, donor coordination and capacity development. A Master’s degree and substantial relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Health Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Economics or related field; preference for planning/management trainings.
• Strong proficiency with planning and monitoring software or results frameworks.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, with ability to synthesize data into policy recommendations.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools for tracking planning and budget indicators.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and technical support to the Syrian Ministry of Health in health-sector planning and policy development.
• Support budgeting, results-based monitoring and donor coordination.
• Lead capacity-building activities and promote evidence-based decision-making.

Skills

Health policy

Public health

Public administration

Economics

Planning software

Results frameworks

Data analysis tools

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Expert – National Health Planning and Policy Advisor (Cat. II)

Project: Technical Assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Health – Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Governance.

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 – National Health Planning and Policy Advisor (Cat. II) to provide strategic and technical support to the Syrian Ministry of Health in health-sector planning, policy development, budgeting, results-based monitoring, donor coordination and institutional capacity development.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Master’s degree in Health Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Economics, or a closely related field preferably trainings in planning and management.
• Strong proficiency with planning and monitoring software or results frameworks.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data into clear policy recommendations.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools for tracking planning and budget indicators.
• Strong proficiency with planning and monitoring software or results frameworks.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, including the ability to synthesize complex data into clear policy recommendations.
• Working knowledge of data analysis tools for tracking planning and budget indicators.
• Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

General Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of professional experience in health sector planning, policy development, or donor coordination, including substantial experience supporting ministries of health, preferably in the Middle East and North Africa region or other fragile and post-crisis contexts.

Specific Professional Experience

• Strong command of strategic planning and financial budgeting methodologies in the health sector.
• Demonstrated experience designing results-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Sound understanding of health policy analysis and health system financing.
• Experience facilitating donor and development partner coordination processes.
• Experience designing and delivering planning-related capacity-building activities.

Language Requirements

• English: Excellent written and spoken command – mandatory.
• Arabic: Working knowledge is considered a strong asset.