Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Specialist (Cat. II)

NTU International A/S · Islamabad, Pakistan

Key Expert – Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Specialist (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 theEU-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 – Senior Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability & Learning (MEAL) Specialist (Cat. II) to support the development and strengthening of institutional monitoring, evaluation, performance management and learning systems within the Syrian health sector.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Master’s degree in monitoring and evaluation, public health, health systems management, epidemiology, biostatistics, economics, public administration, development studies , or another closely related field.
• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field may be accepted when combined with at least 10 years of directly relevant professional experience .
• Professional certification in monitoring and evaluation, results-based management, project management, evaluation or data analytics is an asset .
• Demonstrated expertise in results-based management, theory of change, logical frameworks, indicator design, monitoring plans and performance-review systems.
• Strong knowledge of quantitative and qualitative monitoring and evaluation methods, including sampling, data-collection design, field verification, evaluation questions and synthesis of findings.
• Ability to assess data quality and interpret validated health-sector data in coordination with responsible statistics and health information system teams.
• High professional integrity, impartiality and respect for confidentiality.
• Strong facilitation, communication, coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently while ensuring continuous consultation and Ministry ownership.
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within agreed deadlines in a complex and evolving institutional environment.
• Strong analytical writing skills, including preparation of performance reports, evaluation reports, policy briefs, executive summaries and presentations for senior decision-makers.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating participatory workshops, management reviews, institutional-learning sessions and competency-based training.
• Strong stakeholder-management skills and ability to work effectively with government institutions, governorate teams, development partners and multidisciplinary technical units.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint , including preparation of structured reporting tools, scorecards and management presentations.
• Practical experience with data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI, advanced Excel, SPSS or comparable tools .
• Familiarity with electronic MEAL platforms, health information systems and dashboard environments .
• Ability to specify information and reporting requirements while coordinating with responsible technical teams, without assuming system-administration responsibilities.
• Strong ability to clean, analyse, interpret and present quantitative and qualitative information in a clear, accurate and decision-oriented manner.

General Professional Experience

• Minimum 8 years of progressively responsible professional experience in monitoring and evaluation , results-based management, programme performance, evaluation or institutional learning is required, including at least 5 years of relevant professional experience in the health sector .

Specific Professional Experience

• Demonstrated experience supporting a ministry of health or another national public institution is strongly preferred.
• Experience in fragile, conflict-affected, transitional or early-recovery settings, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa region, is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience developing and applying indicator reference sheets, reporting templates, scorecards, field-monitoring tools, evaluation protocols and recommendation trackers.

Language Requirements

• Arabic: Excellent written and spoken proficiency – mandatory .
• English: Professional working proficiency – mandatory , including the ability to prepare and review technical documentation, communicate with international partners and interpret relevant guidance and evidence.