Aminata Dieme

Aminata Dieme serves as a Human Resources Specialist at USAID/Senegal, where she plays a critical role in supporting the agency’s mission of institutional strengthening and capacity building across West Africa. Her procurement responsibilities center on securing expert personnel and professional services to advance governance, public health, and education initiatives. She manages acquisitions for technical assistance, organizational development, and human capital consulting services, ensuring alignment with USAID’s strategic objectives and compliance with federal acquisition regulations. Dieme works closely with program officers and regional partners to identify staffing needs and translate them into competitively awarded contracts that deliver sustainable, locally led outcomes. While specific contractor names are not publicly available, Dieme routinely engages with a diverse pool of professional services firms and consulting entities specializing in human resource systems, leadership development, and organizational diagnostics. Her working relationships emphasize performance-based contracting, with a preference for firms that demonstrate deep regional expertise, cultural competency, and proven experience in African public sector contexts. She fosters collaborative vendor partnerships grounded in transparency, accountability, and measurable impact. Dieme exhibits a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with 37.5% of her acquisitions set aside for 8(a) certified small businesses, reflecting a deliberate strategy to empower disadvantaged entrepreneurs. The remaining 62.5% of awards are competed without set-asides, ensuring broad market access while maintaining rigorous evaluation standards. Her contracting patterns consistently prioritize small business participation as a vehicle for local capacity development and economic resilience. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing HR consulting, workforce planning, training design, and institutional assessment services. She also occasionally procures personal services under NAICS 812990, including specialized coaching and technical advisory roles. Dieme’s expertise lies in acquiring human capital solutions that strengthen public institutions and support USAID’s long-term development goals through skilled, locally integrated talent.