Location: Abu Dhabi (on-site or remote)
Engagement Type: Part-time, hourly/daily involvement with a few hours commitment per day, 3-4 week project assignment with a potential extension
We are seeking an expert in tariff development and redesign with a strong background in the utilities sector for a client in Abu Dhabi. Strong experience in tariff structuring and pricing is important. Candidates with backgrounds in utilities, regulators, system operators, or energy-focused advisory/consulting firms, with immediate availability, will be preferred.
The role objective is to provide expert support on the design and assessment of regulated tariffs in the utilities sector, including quantitative impact analysis.
Key Responsibilities
Support the design and refinement of regulated tariffs
Develop and operate financial and economic models to assess cost recovery, revenue allocation, and stakeholder impact
Perform scenario, sensitivity, and impact analysis to support tariff and pricing decisions
Provide expert input on regulatory economics, tariff principles, and pricing frameworks, drawing on international best practices
Support the digitization and automation of charge calculation, settlement, and invoicing processes, including opportunities for analytics and AI-enabled insights
Translate complex technical analysis into clear, decision-ready outputs for senior stakeholders and project leadership
Candidate Requirements
Deep experience in tariff structuring, pricing, or regulatory cost recovery frameworks
Strong hands-on capability in financial and tariff modeling
Familiarity with the UAE or regional utilities sector in the regulatory and market context
Background in utilities, regulators, system operators, or energy-focused advisory/consulting firms
Subject-matter expert profile, typically 8–15+ years of relevant experience
Disclaimer:
This job posting is not open to recruitment agencies. Any candidate profile submitted by a recruitment agency will be treated as having been received directly from an applicant. Contango reserves the right to contact the candidate directly, without incurring any obligations or liabilities for payment of any fees to the recruitment agency.
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The locally based team of industry experts excels in providing comprehensive growth solutions that combine global best practices with deep local market expertise. Contango focuses on long-term value creation, empowering clients to achieve the full scale of their aspirations.
With a demonstrated track record in enterprise transformations and performance improvements across companies in Abu Dhabi, Contango brings a wealth of expertise across a range of industries. The company harnesses its proven track record and cross-sector knowledge to develop custom solutions that drive competitive advantage.
Contango is committed to aligning strategic initiatives with Abu Dhabi's vision for achieving economic diversification and strengthening its global competitiveness.
