Aleksandra Djokic

Aleksandra S. Djokic serves as Deputy Executive Officer at USAID/Serbia, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping and overseeing strategic procurement initiatives aligned with the agency’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity and public sector governance. She leads the planning, execution, and compliance of technical assistance contracts aimed at advancing EU alignment, public procurement transparency, and data-driven policy reform. Her portfolio primarily encompasses advisory services, institutional strengthening, and governance support, ensuring acquisitions adhere to U.S. federal regulations and international development best practices. Djokic works closely with program officers and technical experts to translate policy objectives into measurable, results-driven contracting actions. Djokic’s contractor relationships are centered on professional services firms with deep expertise in public administration, governance, and institutional reform. She collaborates with a diverse array of international and local consultants, think tanks, and technical service providers who deliver analytical, capacity-building, and policy design support. These partnerships are typically structured as performance-based, time-and-materials, or fixed-price contracts, emphasizing outcomes over inputs. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, she consistently engages firms with demonstrated experience in Balkan public sector reform and EU accession processes. Djokic’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of acquisitions issued under no set-aside status. This indicates a deliberate focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and value, rather than socioeconomic classifications. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through set-asides, she ensures fair access for all eligible vendors, maintaining compliance with international procurement principles and U.S. government transparency standards. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541611 (Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services) and 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), reflecting her specialization in governance advisory, public financial management, and institutional diagnostics. She routinely procures services related to policy analysis, procurement system modernization, e-governance tools, and civic engagement platforms, leveraging technical expertise to drive sustainable public sector transformation in Serbia.