Chief Specialist- Transportation Policies

Beginning of the main content section.Return to the home pagePrintable Format Job Description - Chief Specialist- Transportation Policies (26003580)Job Description Chief Specialist- Transportation Policies - (26003580) Job Description Job PurposeLead development, evaluation and governance of transport-demand, tariff and exemption policies for the RTA, ensuring alignment with approved directions and provision of technical observations on received transport-policy studies.Roles and ResponsibilitiesStrategyDevelop and issue the comprehensive system, policies and procedures for regulating and managing transport demand in the Emirate of Dubai to create balance in the transport system.Define policies and programs to reduce transport demand volume, redistribute it temporally and spatially, and encourage sustainable and mass transport instead of private vehicles.Develop and maintain the databases and tools required to evaluate transport-demand policies and procedures and ensure their continuous update.Conduct strategic and detailed technical studies related to transport-demand policies to raise the efficiency of the roads and transport system and follow up on the implementation of approved outputs.Govern mass transportation tariffs, passenger-transportation tariffs and fees (mass transport, taxis, limousines, smart rentals and flexible mobility) and prepare studies to amend the values of related fees and tariffs.Study and evaluate policies and procedures related to exemptions from road and mass transport fares and prepare recommendations for approval.OperationsReview and provide technical observations on studies, legislations and plans related to transport-demand management policies received from external parties or from concerned institutions within the Authority.Coordinate with concerned RTA departments to circulate, explain and follow up on the application of approved transport-demand, tariff and exemption policies.Prepare periodic technical reports on the performance and effectiveness of applied transport demand and tariff policies, based on data from the approved tools and studies.Ensure that databases and evaluation tools contain complete, up-to-date classifications, parameters and assumptions needed for policy analysis.Document and file all studies, tariff proposals, exemption evaluations and technical observations for reference and audit.Product/Process ImprovementImprove and standardize study templates, evaluation methodologies and databases related to transport-demand, tariff and exemption policies to keep them aligned with approved practices.Identify recurring policy or implementation issues across entities and propose corrective or enhancement actions.Contribute to building the section’s technical knowledge base for transport-demand management and tariff governance. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Engineering/Planning/ Economics/Public AdministrationExperience: 9+ years in case of Master’s degree (11+ years in case of Bachelor’s degree) Job Category: Strategic PlanningAdvertiser: Roads and Transport AuthorityDepartment: Strategic PlanningEducational-level: BachelorRequired Nationality: UAE Only Suitable for people with determination: NoMonthly Salary: UnspecifiedSchedule-Time: Full timeJob Posting: 06/11/2026Unposting Date: 11/11/2026

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Engineering/Planning/Economics/Public Administration. Experience: 9+ years with Master’s degree (11+ years with Bachelor’s degree). UAE nationality required. Suitable for people with determination: No.

Lead development, evaluation and governance of transport-demand, tariff and exemption policies for the RTA; develop and issue comprehensive system, policies and procedures for regulating and managing transport demand; define policies to reduce demand and encourage sustainable transport; develop and maintain databases and tools for policy evaluation; conduct technical studies related to transport-demand policies; mass transportation tariffs and related studies; study and evaluate exemption policies; coordinate with RTA departments; prepare periodic technical reports; ensure databases contain up-to-date classifications and assumptions; document and file all studies and proposals; improve study templates and methodologies; contribute to building the section’s technical knowledge base.