Arwa H. Ghanma

Arwa H. Ghanma serves as a key procurement professional within USAID/Jordan, supporting the agency’s mission to advance water security, infrastructure resilience, and institutional capacity building through strategic acquisition of technical and engineering services. She manages a diverse portfolio of contracts focused on professional consulting, architectural design, and commercial construction, ensuring alignment with Jordan’s long-term development priorities. Her work centers on securing high-impact services that enhance water resource management, including pipeline systems, pump station rehabilitation, and water loss reduction initiatives, while also strengthening local governance through capacity-building partnerships. Arwa collaborates with a broad range of professional service providers, including engineering consultants, architectural firms, and construction contractors specializing in institutional infrastructure. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, technically proficient vendors capable of delivering complex, mission-critical services in challenging operational environments. She maintains collaborative relationships with firms possessing deep regional expertise in water infrastructure and public sector capacity development, fostering long-term partnerships grounded in technical excellence and local context. Arwa’s procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions designated as “No Set-Aside,” indicating a focus on technical merit and value over socioeconomic preference programs. While she does not prioritize 8(a), HUBZone, or SDVOSB set-asides, her process emphasizes transparency, competitive bidding, and performance-based outcomes, ensuring the selection of the most qualified providers regardless of business size or certification status. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), where she sources engineering consulting, water resource management, and institutional strengthening services. She also regularly procures architectural design (541310) and commercial construction (236220) to support infrastructure modernization. Her domain expertise spans water system rehabilitation, technical training, and public sector institutional development, making her a pivotal figure in delivering sustainable, locally embedded development outcomes.