Assignment period: 01.05.2026 – 30.04.2027
Location: Damascus
Type of contract: National contract based on Syrian labour law
Type of employment: Fulltime

GIZ has been operating in Syria since 1976. It has thus established valuable contacts in civil society and garnered experience that is now crucial for supporting the country. From 2013 onwards, it worked without government involvement with the assistance of local non-governmental organisations. Despite the difficult conditions, GIZ has consistently contributed to improving people’s living conditions.

In view of the developments since December 2024, which have led Syria into a decisive phase of transformation, GIZ plans to reopen its Country Office in Damascus in 2026. It is currently implementing ten projects on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the Federal Foreign Office, with co-financing from the European Union and other donors. From 2026, the portfolio is planned to be expanded by several new projects.

The GIZ project “Rebuilding the Health Sector in Syria”, funded by the BMZ, seeks to contribute to the construction of a resilient, inclusive and sustainable health system able to provide quality-assured, inclusive and gender-responsive health services to the Syrian population. It supports the Ministry of Health (MoH) and its institutions through technical cooperation, training, and targeted research to develop fair fee structures, unified quality standards, and gender-specific health approaches. The project particularly prioritises vulnerable groups, including low-income population, women, children, and persons with disabilities, aiming to enable and enhance the Ministry’s capacities to deliver health services across Syria, while upholding sustainability and system-wide quality improvements.

Your tasks

• Advise the Ministry of Health (MoH) on the development of Health Information Systems (HIS) including suitable objectives, milestones and detailed action plans for Syria
• Develop concept notes, proposals and terms of reference on health financing systems, related health policies and health service management
• Contribute to the further development of the overall GIZ Health Programme and coordinate actions with other team members
• Organise, conduct and facilitate health training sessions, coaching, mentorship, supportive supervision and stakeholder meetings in relevant areas of work
• Participate in regular meetings and health workshops, as well as relevant technical exchange events
• Where appropriate and reasonable, perform additional tasks upon request of the management

Your profile (required qualifications, competencies and experience)

• Master’s degree related to public health or similar with a focus on health systems and health policy, global health, or health service management
• 8 years of experience in health system strengthening, health governance, or health information systems in fragile or conflict-affected settings; familiarity with international health standards and frameworks for health system strengthening
• In depth knowledge of the Syrian health system and health networks and experience providing technical advisory support to government institutions and other stakeholders at national and subnational levels
• Proven experience in health policy planning, strategic planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting, in the field of HIS/DHIS2, or coordination of multi-stakeholder programmes in crisis settings
• Work experience in stakeholder coordination and partnership facilitation with international donors, multilateral agencies, NGOs and academic institutions
• Expertise in health monitoring and reporting, data analysis, results frameworks and evidence-based health programming
• Previous engagement with GIZ in the Syrian health sector, or with other international agencies in the MENA region; understanding of development cooperation approaches and knowledge of results-based monitoring (RBM)
• Familiar with the geopolitical, humanitarian, and socio-economic dynamics of Syria; emergency and conflict implementation knowledge, and deep understanding of the do-no-harm principles
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Respect for different cultural, diversity and gender backgrounds
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Arabic, knowledge of German is an asset