Subject Matter Expert (Freelance / Project-Based)

Contango; United Arab Emirates; Hybrid; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Contango seeks Freelance Subject Matter Experts to support project-based consulting initiatives across various sectors, including ESG, Supply Chain, Cybersecurity, and more. This role calls for professionals with extensive industry expertise capable of delivering high-quality insights and conducting strategic advisory sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in one of the listed areas.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Prior consulting or public sector experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert advisor to project teams and clients.
• Provide strategic input and insights to shape outputs.
• Conduct research, analysis, and design solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Input

Research and Analysis

Communication

Project Management

Job description

Subject Matter Expert (Freelance / Project-Based)

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Job Title : Subject Matter Expert (Freelance / Project-Based)

Location : Abu Dhabi, UAE (Hybrid / Remote as needed)

Engagement Type : Freelance / Contract-based

Firm : Contango – Strategy Consulting under ADQ

About Contango

Contango is your strategic partner for transformative growth and sustained success.

Our team excels in providing comprehensive growth solutions that combine global best practices with local market expertise. We focus on long-term value creation, empowering our clients to achieve the full scale of their aspirations.

As a trusted advisor to ADQ's portfolio companies, Contango helps CEOs drive strategic growth initiatives, navigate disruptive forces, and maximize long-term value creation.

Role Overview

We are expanding our freelance bench of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support project-based consulting engagements across a variety of sectors. This role is ideal for professionals with deep industry expertise and the ability to advise on high-level strategic topics.

Areas of Expertise Required (One or More) :

• ESG & Sustainability
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Cybersecurity
• Data & Analytics
• Digital Transformation
• Energy & Utilities
• Food & Agriculture
• Public Sector
• Transport & Logistics

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as an expert advisor to project teams and clients
• Provide strategic input and technical insights to shape deliverables
• Conduct research, analysis, and solution design in your area of expertise
• Participate in client meetings, workshops, and working sessions as needed
• Deliver high-quality insights under tight timelines

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of professional experience in one of the listed domains
• Proven track record of delivering impact in complex, multi-stakeholder environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
• Prior consulting or public sector experience is a strong advantage

Disclaimer :

This job posting is not open to recruitment agencies. Anycandidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered as beingreceived directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the rights to contactthe candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities forpayment of any fees to the recruitment agency.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Job function

Project Management and Information Technology

Business Consulting and Services

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