National Health Planning and Policy Advisor

NTU International A/S; Doha; Vor Ort; QAR 162.000 - 198.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

NTU International is seeking a senior expert for the EU-funded project “Technical Assistance to the Syrian Ministry of Health – Strengthening Institutional Capacity and Governance.” The Key Expert – National Health Planning and Policy Advisor will provide strategic guidance on planning, budgeting, and policy development in health sector governance. English fluency is mandatory; Arabic is a strong asset.

The role requires at least 8 years of relevant experience, strong analytical skills, and

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Health Policy or related field (Health Policy, Public Health, Public Administration, Economics).
• 8+ years of professional experience in health sector planning, policy development, or donor coordination.

Aufgaben

• Strong command of strategic planning and financial budgeting methodologies in the health sector.
• Experience designing results-based monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Knowledge 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.
• Excellent written and spoken English (mandatory); Arabic knowledge is a strong asset.

Kenntnisse

Planning software

Results frameworks

Analytical skills

Report writing

Data analysis tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Health Policy

Jobbeschreibung

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.