Ports & Logistics Subject Matter Expert (SME) - UAE

PORTS & LOGISTICS SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT (SME) - UAE

About us:

Dokainish & Company is a global organization that has been providing world class professional consultancy services since 2011. We have recently launched our MENA operations, headquartered in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. This expansion supports our strategy to serve government and private sector clients in capital projects across construction, infrastructure, energy, and commercial developments.

Overview:

Dokainish & Company is seeking experienced Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to support strategic engagement within the ports, logistics, and maritime infrastructure sector. This role will provide execution-focused guidance across terminal operations, capital delivery programs, and governance transformation initiatives.

This is a full-time position, and the selected candidate must be based in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert guidance on terminal operations, including yard and berth planning, crane productivity, and gate throughput optimization
• Support logistics and supply chain network assessments across intermodal assets
• Advise on marine and port infrastructure CAPEX programs ($50M+ portfolios), including constructability and delivery sequencing
• Contribute to assessments of digital port systems and automation initiatives (TOS / NAVIS preferred)
• Support program governance, integrated scheduling (P6), risk management, and executive reporting

This is a summary. Everyone at Dokainish & Company is asked to contribute in a variety of ways to ensure that company goals and priorities are achieved.

Requirements

Required Experience

• 8-12+ years experience across ports, logistics, or marine infrastructure delivery
• Experience with tier-one port operators, global logistics providers, or major marine EPC contractors
• Background in terminal operations leadership, logistics network strategy, infrastructure project delivery, or PMO/controls roles
• Must have full professional proficiency of the English language.

Technical Skills

• Primavera P6 and/or MS Project
• Power BI and advanced Excel
• Terminal Operating Systems (NAVIS, Tideworks, or similar) - preferred

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Logistics, or Operations (MBA / Master’s degree preferred)
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred

Location & Mobility

• UAE-based
• Regional travel flexibility required

Candidate Profile

• Execution-focused industry practitioner
• Comfortable working directly with operations teams and senior leadership
• Ability to translate operational realities into capital delivery plans and governance frameworks
• Expected to provide practical guidance, challenge assumptions constructively, and support leadership decision-making processes

If you believe you have the experience, skills and qualifications to explore this exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply and we can't wait to hear from you!