Alexander Olivares

Alexander J. Olivares serves as a Human Resources Specialist with USAID/Nicaragua, where he plays a critical role in supporting the agency’s institutional capacity-building mission through strategic personnel and administrative acquisitions. Responsible for procuring human capital services that enable technical assistance programs in democratic governance, education, and community security, Olivares manages contracts for professional staffing, management consulting, and administrative support services essential to sustaining long-term development outcomes. His procurement activities are aligned with USAID’s emphasis on local ownership and institutional strengthening, ensuring that staffing solutions directly enhance the effectiveness of U.S. government-funded initiatives in Nicaragua. Olivares collaborates with a diverse range of service providers, including management consultants, temporary staffing firms, and professional services contractors who deliver specialized human resources expertise, organizational development support, and operational administrative services. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes and alignment with USAID’s technical priorities, often engaging firms with demonstrated experience in public sector reform and institutional capacity enhancement. While no specific contractors are identified, his procurement patterns suggest consistent engagement with firms capable of delivering flexible, context-sensitive HR solutions in complex development environments. Olivares maintains a strong preference for open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside,” reflecting a focus on merit-based selection rather than socioeconomic set-asides. This approach prioritizes technical capability and programmatic fit over certification-based preferences, aligning with USAID’s operational model in international contexts where local small business ecosystems may be underdeveloped or not aligned with U.S. socioeconomic programs. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (Other Professional Services), 541618 (Management Consulting), 561110 (Office Administrative Services), 561320 (Temporary Help Services), and 812990 (Other Personal Services). These categories reflect his specialization in securing expert human capital, administrative support, and flexible staffing to sustain mission-critical operations, particularly in areas requiring adaptive, locally informed HR and organizational management solutions.