Whiteshield
Associate, Senior Associate & Policy Advisor (Public Policy & Strategy Consulting)
- Permanent
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 28/03/2026
Job overview
Date posted
11/02/2026
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Salary
Undisclosed
Compensation
Salary only
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
28/03/2026
Job description
The Associate, Senior Associate & Policy Advisor roles at Whiteshield in Dubai and Riyadh are high-impact positions within a global advisory firm specializing in public policy, strategy, and data-driven solutions. These roles engage directly with governments, global organisations, and private sector clients to deliver evidence-based strategies across domains including labour, education, trade, ESG, and innovation. Responsibilities include analytical modelling, translating complex data into actionable recommendations, building policy and economic strategies, and presenting insights to senior decision-makers. The positions require fluency in English, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work in multicultural teams. Candidates are expected to demonstrate strategic thinking, client engagement, mentoring (for Senior Associate and Policy Advisor roles), and a commitment to delivering high-impact solutions that connect data, policy, and real-world outcomes. Arabic language skills are a strong plus for regional engagement.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Contribute end-to-end to policy and strategy consulting projects, including diagnostic, modelling, strategy design, and implementation phases
- Develop analytical models and perform data-driven research to support evidence-based recommendations for governments and organizations
- Translate complex quantitative and qualitative data into actionable strategies and insights for senior decision-makers
- Collaborate with cross-functional, international teams to co-create solutions across multiple domains including education, labour, trade, ESG, and innovation
- Engage directly with clients and policymakers to present findings, facilitate discussions, and ensure alignment with strategic goals
- Lead advanced research and analytics workstreams for Senior Associates and Policy Advisors, mentoring junior team members and ensuring delivery excellence
- Innovate, influence, and guide project teams, maintaining high-quality outputs while adhering to consulting best practices
- Support knowledge sharing, internal documentation, and continuous learning within the consulting track
- Participate in training programs to deepen public policy expertise, consulting skills, and data analytics capabilities
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of policy recommendations and contribute to iterative improvement of project deliverables
Experience & skills
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Economics, Public Policy, Strategy, Data Science, or a related field
- 1–2 years relevant experience for Associate; 2–3 years for Senior Associate; 4+ years for Policy Advisor, in consulting, research, public or private sector
- Strong analytical thinking and ability to translate data into actionable insights
- Proven ability to collaborate with international, cross-functional teams
- Effective client communication skills, capable of presenting findings to senior stakeholders
- Demonstrated capacity to work on complex, real-world challenges with measurable impact
- Fast learner with motivation to grow in a high-paced, impact-driven environment
- Fluency in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong plus
- Ability and willingness to relocate to UAE or KSA
- Strong academic foundation with a track record of excellence in studies and/or internships
- For Senior Associate and Policy Advisor: experience leading workstreams, mentoring juniors, and managing complex client engagements