Job Description
Regional Operations Officer – Multiple Locations
Position Regional Operations Officer
Function Regional Operations and Programme Delivery
Duty Station Multiple Locations
Contract Type 6 – Months Renewable
Reports To Director – Strategy, Partnerships & Public Sector Advisory
About Braintec Consulting Limited
Braintec Consulting is an emerging consulting and advisory firm delivering high-impact solutions across the Horn and East Africa. The firm specializes in Market Systems Development (MSD), Private Sector Development, Enterprise Competitiveness, Business Development Services (BDS), Investment Readiness, Inclusive Finance, Institutional Strengthening, Organizational Development and Public Sector Advisory.
Braintec partners with development agencies, INGOs, financial institutions and the private sector to design and implement sustainable, market-driven solutions that improve livelihoods, strengthen institutions and promote inclusive economic growth.
Braintec designs and implements interventions that strengthen market systems, improve enterprise performance, facilitate private sector participation, unlock investment and build sustainable business models for service delivery across Somalia.
About the assignments and programmes
Braintec delivers consulting, advisory and implementation assignments across the Horn and East Africa. Its work spans market systems development, private sector development, enterprise support, institutional strengthening, investment readiness, inclusive finance and related development initiatives.
Assignments may involve coordination with enterprises, community institutions, authorities, development partners, financial institutions and other public and private sector stakeholders.
The Regional Operations Officer supports the effective field delivery of Braintec assignments by coordinating operational activities, stakeholder engagement, field teams, technical inputs, reporting and implementation follow-up across assigned locations.
The Opportunity
Braintec is seeking an experienced Regional Operations Officer to coordinate field operations and support the effective delivery of Braintec assignments across designated locations in Somalia and, where required, the wider region.
This is a cross-cutting operational role that serves as a key interface between Braintec’s technical teams, management, partners and local stakeholders.
Reporting to the Director- Strategy, Partnerships & Public Sector Advisory, the successful candidate will coordinate field planning and delivery, maintain stakeholder relationships, resolve operational bottlenecks, and ensure that field realities inform management decisions and assignment delivery. The role will also provide first-line field support on enterprise/BDS and water infrastructure and O&M matters, working closely with Braintec’s specialist technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Regional Coordination & Operational Delivery
- Lead coordination and operational delivery of Braintec activities at field level (peri-urban project sites and surrounding rural areas)
- Support field-level planning, scheduling, and sequencing of assessments, advisory services, technical support, capacity building and other assignment activities.
- Track progress of Braintec-supported activities, clients, partners and beneficiaries within assigned locations and ensure timely delivery of outputs.
- Ensure continuity of operations across partners, actors, and institutions within assigned locations.
- Regional Coordination & Operational Delivery
- Lead coordination and operational delivery of Braintec activities across the peri-urban and including surrounding rural areas.
- Undertake regular travel across the corridor to engage programme beneficiaries, enterprises, water service providers, community institutions, and other market actors.
- Support field-level planning, scheduling and sequencing of assessments, advisory services, technical support, capacity building and other assignment activities.
- Track progress of Braintec-supported activities, clients, partners and beneficiaries and ensure timely implementation and follow-up.
- Coordinate field deployment of Braintec specialists and ensure continuity of operations across the corridor.
- Enterprise, Technical & O&M Support
- Support identification, onboarding and basic profiling of water service providers, SMEs, community-managed systems and other programme beneficiaries.
- Provide first-line support to enterprise/BDS diagnostics and improvement activities, including follow-up on business practices, operational performance and agreed improvement actions.
- Support field-level water infrastructure and O&M assessments, including basic assessment of system functionality, maintenance practices, operational constraints and service-delivery issues.
- Follow up with beneficiaries on implementation of business, operational and O&M improvement actions and escalate specialist technical, engineering, financial or investment issues to the relevant Braintec technical team.
- Support collection and validation of enterprise, infrastructure and operational performance data required for programme monitoring and decision-making.
- Data, Management & Inclusion
- Support data collection and reporting in coordination with the Business Intelligence & Analytics Specialist.
- Support adoption of accountability and operational management mechanisms at local level.
- Monitor stakeholder engagement quality and ensure inclusion of women, youth, and marginalized groups.
- Documentation & Knowledge Management
- Support documentation of field-level lessons learned, case studies, and scalable practices.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Water Resources, Development Studies, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Public Administration, or another relevant discipline. A master’s degree in a relevant field is an added advantage.
Professional Experience
The ideal candidate will demonstrate;
- Minimum 5 – 7 years’ professional experience in field operations, programme coordination, or stakeholder engagement roles within donor-funded programmes.
- Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and activities at field/field level.
- Strong experience engaging authorities, regulators, consortium partners, and community actors.
- Experience working alongside humanitarian actors and NGOs to align emergency and development interventions.
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve operational bottlenecks, including access, security, and stakeholder-related challenges.
- Prior experience working in Somalia is highly desirable, with strong familiarity with the relevant local and regional operating contexts considered a strong advantage.
Core Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate;
- Strong operational coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams at field level.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills across community and partner actors.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and escalate operational risks and bottlenecks.
- Good understanding of inclusion principles, including engagement of women, youth, and marginalized groups. Ability to work independently in a field-based, security-sensitive environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including field reporting.
- High standards of integrity, professionalism, and accountability.
- Commitment to inclusive development, gender equality, and climate resilience.
Why Join Braintec?
Joining Braintec offers the opportunity to play a central role in coordinating field operations across a diverse portfolio of consulting, advisory and implementation assignments, working directly with communities, enterprises, authorities and partner organizations.
The role offers strong opportunities for professional growth in operations, stakeholder coordination and field delivery within a dynamic regional consulting environment.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to submit;
- A cover letter outlining their suitability for the position.
- An updated Curriculum Vitae (maximum four pages).
- Contact details of three professional referees.
Applications should be submitted in English and sent to jobs@braintecconsult.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Braintec Consulting Limited is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace. We encourage applications from qualified women and men and are committed to safeguarding against all forms of discrimination, exploitation, abuse and harassment in the workplace.
The application deadline is 21st September 2026.
How to Apply
This role is listed on FursadLink and applications are submitted on the organization's official email. Use the “Apply on External Website” button above to proceed. Please reference "Regional Operations Officer, Nationwide". Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Braintec Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer and strongly encourages women to apply.