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
• Financial Modelling
• Innovation & R&D
• Supply Chain & Procurement
• Artificial Intelligence
• 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. Any candidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered as being received directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the rights to contact the candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities for payment of any fees to the recruitment agency.