Catherine Masi

Catherine Masi serves as a Human Resources Assistant at USAID/Malawi, supporting the agency’s mission to strengthen institutional capacity and governance through strategic personnel acquisition and management. In this role, she facilitates the procurement of professional services essential to human capital development, including consultant engagements, technical advisory support, and administrative services critical to program implementation. Her work ensures alignment between staffing needs and USAID’s development objectives, particularly in public sector reform, health systems strengthening, and economic resilience initiatives. She typically handles non-construction service acquisitions under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, coordinating with program officers to define requirements, evaluate proposals, and manage contract modifications for expert personnel. Catherine collaborates with a diverse range of contractors specializing in human resources, organizational development, and public administration consulting. While no single vendor dominates her portfolio, she routinely engages firms with demonstrated expertise in capacity building, workforce training, and institutional governance. Her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced consultants who can deliver tailored, context-sensitive technical assistance to Malawian government institutions. She maintains collaborative, compliance-driven relationships with vendors, emphasizing performance metrics, deliverable-based payments, and adherence to U.S. government procurement standards. Catherine demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic inclusion, with nearly 39% of her acquisitions set aside for 8(a) certified small businesses, reflecting a deliberate effort to promote minority-owned and disadvantaged enterprise participation. The remaining 61% are competed without set-aside, indicating a balanced approach that prioritizes both competition and equity. Her contracting patterns consistently align with USAID’s broader goals of fostering local ownership and sustainable institutional development through inclusive procurement practices. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), where she secures specialized HR, organizational development, and governance advisory services. She also frequently procures administrative management consulting (541611) and personal services (812990) to support mission-critical staffing and operational functions. Catherine’s expertise centers on acquiring human capital solutions that enhance public sector performance and align with Malawi’s national development priorities.