VAC-55968 Senior Urban Planner & Designer (Roster - Multiple Locations)

What is your highest qualification? *

What was your field of study? *

How many total years of professional experience do you have in urban planning, urban design, spatial planning, or related fields? *

How many years of experience do you have in senior, lead, advisory, or project leadership roles? *

Please briefly describe one senior, lead, advisory or project leadership role you held, including your title, organisation/client, scope of responsibility, and who you advised or reported to. *

Have you worked on national, regional, metropolitan, or city-scale spatial planning or master planning assignments? *


Have you led or substantially contributed to a master plan, spatial plan, urban regeneration strategy, or city transformation programme? *

Which technical areas have you worked on? *

What GIS, spatial analysis, design, or planning tools have you used professionally? *

Have you advised government, municipal, or planning authorities? *

Have you worked on projects linked to sustainability, green cities, climate resilience, SDGs, or national transformation programmes? *


What is your English proficiency level? *

What is your Arabic proficiency level? *

Have you worked in the Middle East, GCC, or comparable fast-transforming urban contexts? *

Please list countries where you have worked on urban planning or development assignments. *


Are you open to international assignments as part of this roster? *

Which regions or countries would you particularly prefer or be willing to work in? *

Are there any regions or countries where you would not be willing or able to work? *

What are any visa and / or work permits restrictions we should be aware of? *

his roster may support assignments across multiple regions, including the Middle East (e.g. Saudi Arabia), Africa, Asia, and other locations. Would you be open to assignments in these regions? *

Are you available for relocation-based assignments of 6-12 months or longer, if required? *

If your above answer was “Case-by-case”/ “Depends on assignment”, please briefly explain the key factors that would influence your decision. *

Are there any practical considerations that may affect relocation or travel, such as notice period, visa/work authorisation, family obligations, schooling, caregiving, or medical considerations? *

What assignment models are you open to? *


What is your current gross monthly compensation? Please specify currency and whether it is salary, consultancy fee, or total package. *

What is your expected gross monthly compensation for an international assignment? Please specify currency and whether the amount assumes accommodation, travel, insurance, family relocation, tax treatment, or other benefits are provided separately. *

Would your expected compensation differ for on-site, hybrid, or remote assignments? If yes, please explain briefly. *

Are there any non-salary considerations that are important for your decision? *


Describe one major urban planning, master planning, or urban design assignment you personally led or substantially contributed to. Please include your role, location, client/stakeholder type, and outcome (please give your answer in 150-250 words only). *

Give an example of how you integrated sustainability, climate resilience, SDGs, mobility, housing, or public realm considerations into an urban planning output (please give your answer in 150-250 words only). *

Describe a situation where you had to advise or influence a government counterpart, municipality, or planning authority. What was the issue and what did you recommend (please give your answer in 150-250 words only)? *


I confirm all narrative responses reflect my own professional experience and are written in my own words. Generic, copied or AI-generated responses will be subjected to further clarification during screening.& shortlisted candidates may be asked to discuss their examples in an interview or technical validation call. *