Charles Nyanoka

Charles Nyanoka serves as a Contracting Specialist with USAID/Zambia, where he plays a pivotal role in executing strategic procurements aligned with the agency’s mission to advance sustainable development through technical assistance and institutional capacity building. He manages the full lifecycle of acquisitions for professional, scientific, and technical services, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and USAID’s development objectives. His portfolio centers on procuring expertise in public health systems, digital governance, and agricultural resilience, with a strong emphasis on data-driven solutions and supply chain transparency. Nyanoka ensures that contracting activities directly support USAID’s goal of empowering Zambian institutions through locally led innovation. Nyanoka cultivates partnerships with a diverse range of service providers, including international consulting firms, local Zambian technical firms, and global NGOs with proven expertise in health systems strengthening and digital infrastructure. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, he consistently engages vendors with demonstrated experience in integrated health information systems, malaria and tuberculosis program support, and public sector digital transformation. His working relationships are characterized by a focus on performance-based outcomes, rigorous evaluation of technical proposals, and adherence to transparent, competitive procurement practices. Nyanoka’s contracting patterns reflect a strong preference for open, non-set-aside competitions, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without socioeconomic set-asides. This approach prioritizes technical merit and value for development outcomes over socioeconomic classifications, aligning with USAID/Zambia’s emphasis on results-driven procurement. While small business participation is not formally incentivized through set-asides, he actively encourages competitive bids from all eligible vendors, including local Zambian firms, to foster market diversity and sustainability. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990—All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services—encompassing consulting, data analytics, system integration, and technical training services. He specializes in acquiring expertise for health information management platforms, digital surveillance systems, and capacity-building initiatives that enhance public sector efficiency and accountability. Nyanoka’s domain expertise lies at the intersection of development programming and operational procurement, ensuring that technical services directly translate into measurable development impact.