Anmar A. Nassif

Anmar A. Nassif serves as an Acquisition & Assistance Assistant at USAID/Iraq, supporting the agency’s mission to strengthen institutional resilience and public service delivery through strategic procurement of technical assistance and capacity-building services. In this role, Nassif facilitates the acquisition of professional development and management training contracts aligned with USAID’s priorities in governance, accountability, and institutional capacity. They work closely with program officers and technical advisors to translate mission objectives into compliant, performance-based solicitations, ensuring alignment with federal acquisition regulations and USAID’s development effectiveness standards. Their acquisitions are primarily non-construction, service-oriented contracts designed to enhance local institutional capabilities. Nassif collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in international development, public administration, and governance training. While no single vendor dominates their portfolio, they routinely engage firms with demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering leadership development programs, performance management systems, and democratic governance training for public sector institutions. Their contracting approach emphasizes quality of technical delivery, local partner engagement, and measurable outcomes over cost alone, fostering long-term vendor partnerships grounded in performance and adaptability. Nassif’s procurement activity reflects a uniform preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of acquisitions conducted under unrestricted solicitation criteria. This indicates a strategic focus on selecting the most qualified providers based on technical merit and program alignment rather than socioeconomic set-asides. While small business participation is not formally prioritized through designated set-aside programs, the nature of the procurements—often requiring specialized international development expertise—naturally attracts a mix of large and mid-sized firms with global experience. The primary NAICS category under Nassif’s purview is 611430 (Professional and Management Development Training), reflecting a singular focus on acquiring expert-led training services to build the capacity of Iraqi public institutions. Procurements center on curriculum design, facilitator-led workshops, institutional mentoring, and performance measurement systems—all tailored to strengthen governance, public financial management, and civil service effectiveness. Their domain expertise lies in the intersection of development programming and adult learning methodologies, ensuring that training interventions are contextually grounded and sustainable.