VAC-56331 Senior Policy Advisor (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 policy, governance, institutional reform, public administration, or socioeconomic development? *

How many years of experience do you have in senior advisory, policy leadership, or reform implementation roles? *

Have you supported national policy, institutional reform, or public sector transformation programmes? *


Which areas best describe your experience? *

Have you advised senior government counterparts, ministries, central agencies, delivery units, or similar institutions? *

Have you drafted or contributed to policy frameworks, reform roadmaps, strategies, or action plans? *

Have you managed inter-ministerial or multi-stakeholder coordination processes? *

Have you worked with UNDP, IFIs, OECD-type institutions, UN agencies, consulting firms, or policy think tanks? *


What is your English proficiency level? *

What is your Arabic proficiency level? *

Have you worked in the Middle East, GCC, or comparable reform-oriented contexts? *

Please list countries where you have worked on policy, governance, or reform 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? *

This 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 is your earliest availability to start a new assignment after receiving a confirmed offer? *

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 assumptions, if any. *

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, such as accommodation, schooling, family relocation, travel cycles, insurance, or leave arrangements? *


Describe one policy reform, governance, or institutional strengthening assignment you personally shaped. Include your role, counterpart, and outcome (please answer in 150-250 words only). *

Give an example of how you managed inter-ministerial coordination, competing stakeholder interests, or reform implementation challenges (please answer in 150-250 words only). *

Describe one instance where your policy advice influenced a strategic decision, reform direction, or institutional change (please 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. *